Basically, athletes, like actors and singers, provide entertainment. Based on how much money these people make, it seems that we value entertainers more than professionals that actually help people. And although an athlete’s job is physically demanding, athletes do not play as important a role in our societies as their salaries indicate. We need to reconsider what is truly important and get rid of the huge differences in income earned by different professionals. If we can do that, we can create societies where everyone feels valued and appreciated for what they do.