Writers Aren't Getting Rich–They're Barely Getting By

Actors Aren't Getting Rich–They're Barely Getting By

Athletes Aren't Getting Rich–They're Barely Getting By

Gamblers Aren't Getting Rich–They're Barely Getting By

Gold Miners Aren't Getting Rich–They're Barely Getting By

Entrepreneurs Aren't Getting Rich–They're Barely Getting By

You can use this same line for thousands of similar professions where there is only space for the top few % to succeed. Most people participating are fully aware of it, and still choose to do so.