[mevile]

> Someone who became one of the world’s richest men for only a few years of work

The shorter time it took to make his wealth the better it looks because less time means better efficiency.

It's not like you're entitled to wealth because of how long you've worked. This is an idea that has lead few to financial success I imagine. Privileges and salary based on time keeping a seat warm somewhere is a union/government thing, not a common private business policy. In private business it's about the value you create, and Paul Allen and the early Microsoft team ended up creating quite a bit and did so relatively quickly.

[rixed]

To understand parent's comment you have to remember that not everyone believe that wealth correlates with work, or that lottery winners are immensely efficient. Some believe instead that wealth frequently comes from nothing but luck. In this model, quick gain certainly suggest more luck.

Which model is more accurate? I guess the huge majority of the inhabitants trapped in this planet do not need to think too long about it.

[mevile]

Comparing courageous entrepreneurs forgoing the safe route and staking out a claim for themselves in their passion, finding success thereof to a winning lottery ticket is not becoming and speaks of a mind filled with jealous spite and ill manners.