Long-Term Financial Outcomes of Different Life Choices
Two recent graduates, Alex and Ben, have identical skills and job offers. Alex, who has no family wealth or savings, accepts a stable government job with a modest but guaranteed salary. Ben, who has a significant financial safety net from his family, turns down the same job to start a tech company, an endeavor with a high chance of failure but also a potential for very high returns. Explain why, over a lifetime, Ben's riskier choice might lead to a higher average income, even though Alex's choice seems more secure initially.
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