[NEMDF]

I am not sure they think they have to become rich.

I think they just believe in something enough, to risk a great deal. This might include actual work, time, money, sometimes relationships. But their overall goal may not have been to become rich; it may have been to realize a dream, unrelated to money.

JMHO

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

I think they just believe in something enough, to risk a great deal.

That too.