That old man breaks his back requiring bed rest for 12 months and multiple dangerous and painful surgeries ... versus a guy who has a couple mil in the bank.
It's a good parable, but doesn't stand up to too much scrutiny.
It's a good parable, but doesn't stand up to too much scrutiny.
And the correct response to that is yes, its a parable, the answer isn't to become a fisherman or necessarily start your business, but to find a good middleground for yourself that keeps the point of the parable in mind.
I don't really see how "It's better to be born rich" adds much to the interpretation.