How I Measure How Much Money Someone Makes

What I want to know is the amount of money you were able to invest out of your earned income per year. That is the number that truly matters in wealth building. For the last 7 years, that number has been close to $75,000 per year on average for me.

What I don't care about is how I get to the $75,000 invested. Here's what I mean:

Someone can make $100,000 and invest 75% of that. If they advertise they made $100,000 that year, society labels them as average.

Another person can make $750,000 and invest 10% for the $75,000. If they advertise they make $750,000 a year then society labels them a legend.

Regardless of what you're labeled, both examples are on the same footing in terms of getting money to work for you.

If someone makes $500,000 gross income, that doesn't at all mean they're doing well.