Well some of the early enthusiasts are definitely a part of the wealthiest 1% of the world population but I wouldn't call myself such names even though I'm an active trader and that's what I do for living now. A lot of people would envy me for being able not to work in the office but I can't afford myself to just relax and do nothing - I have to actively trade to make profits so that basically excludes me from the "wealthy elite" I guess..
Not really. Next time you have a moment to spare, look at the truly wealthy and how they've lived. Sure, they got the toys, now, but they have just about all been very hard working, ambitious, and driven men. Bill Gates is 'retired' and doesn't have time to take vacations. Jeff Bezos has his hand in a zillion things. Larry Page continues to push the technology envelope... I could go on. The "idle rich" inherited it, don't know what to do with it, and will not pass it on. An heir should be worthy of their inheritance. Contrary to popular myth, most living rich throughout history earned it. Elite isn't a benchmark, it's a way of being.
Those of us actively making our own way are already elite. The wealth will come if our efforts persist.
really wise and truthful words. Especially "Those of us actively making our own way are already elite."