Many people cash out at stages before this and don't make it to his level. You don't hear about them because they cashed out. Above a certain number, it's really irrelevant. The drive (or greed, etc) keeps them going.
Not to mention, money makes your influence increase, and the idea you can start influencing things like politics on a national scale becomes very enticing.
Not to mention, money makes your influence increase, and the idea you can start influencing things like politics on a national scale becomes very enticing.