There seems to be an assumption here (which I've seen in many other places) that ordinary people are somehow missing this trick, are failing to grasp this. I think everybody knows this - more or less explicitly perhaps. The fact is we might talk about becoming rich, but most of us don't really want to - not in a real way. Not to become worth "millions" in our sixties like this guy's mentor.

People want to live rich, varied, exciting lives: Now. Sure, getting rich or being rich would help...but if it means living in a way that is controlled, patient and strategic for 30 years...well then no they don't really want that.