only because it makes many things easier. The amount of money has had very little impact on my ability to feel joy, happiness or personal satisfaction. In fact, I sometimes wonder if it wasn't easier to find joy when I was poor because I was much more appreciative of the small and simple things in life.

I know, you are quoting Fiddler on the Roof right now:

Perchik: Money is the world's curse.
Tevye: May the Lord smite me with it. And may I never recover!

I can just say that given my personal experience, if I were in the shoes of Egor's family and advisors, I would weigh heavily which path would help him find the most joy, happiness and personal satisfaction. I don't know that maximizing wealth is the sure path to find it.

Also, I would not blame them one bit for guiding him towards wealth creation. I just hope the kid finds joy.