15 Surprising Sacrifices Americans Would Make To Become Millionaires

Give Up a Consistent Source of Income

Percentage of respondents: 12.8%

While “becoming a social outcast or pariah” is a mostly hypothetical sacrifice to consider, forgoing a steady income to chase a big but uncertain payday is a very real choice that many aspiring entrepreneurs are faced with. Starting your own company often means you won’t have a steady income stream to depend on, even if there’s a chance that it’ll pay off in the end.

In terms of risk vs. payoff, it’s interesting to note that men were more likely than women to select this option, at a rate of 15.1% compared to just 10.4% for women.