It really isn't out of reach. You shouldn't chase the money for the money's sake, but it's undeniable that having money avails you to a different lifestyle than not having money.

Poignantly, my wife and I co-founded a startup which was acquired by a company who subsequently went public. We built our house (the first we ever owned, actually!) by selling shares after the IPO.

Is it likely? No. Is it impossible, or somehow out of reach? Absolutely not.