I decided to start trading since I had kids that I stay home with. They're too little for school and daycare is ridiculously expensive, so trading is something you can do from home. I think that would also be the case for people that have anxiety or disabilities that would stop them from going out to get a job. Also, it's nice to set your own schedule and be your own boss. I'm working on a business too, but wealthy people get income from multiple sources, so it's smart to learn to trade.