The is an old adage along the lines of, "If you want a sure life work for someone. If you want an exciting life and the chance to get rich, work for yourself!"
Given the economic and, in some places, political upheavals of recent years, I am not sure that the first part of this statement remains true. But, it still has some traction with people around the world. However, the second part is still true. See this article about some of some of the richest people many of whom were entrepreneurs.
