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Stop asking if Peter has more than Paul, and instead focus on whether or not Paul has enough.

The individuals this article focuses on have almost all their wealth from options in their own companies - stocks they get by virtue of creating and running the company, which in turn skyrocket in value because they did a good job.

The money isn't being taken from anyone, except whoever wants to buy the shares.

You lose nothing if Musk's holdings grow by another 10% after Tesla sells lots of cars in China. Stop caring about it.



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