Is it fair that successful athletes can earn more money than people in other important professions? It is quite common that some successful athletes have high salaries. Those at the top may become celebrities and live a gorgeous life with big houses and cars. While some people argue that it’s unfair, I think it’s pretty reasonable. Opponents of the opinion that great sports professionals should receive high salaries may believe that comparing to other productive industry, athletes do not have much contribution to societies. This is a shortage view. Successful sports professionals are vital representatives of their mother countries. Taking Chinese Ping-Pong Team as an example, without any rivals in world’s games for years, it became one of the most famous cards of China. In addition, excellent athletes also inspire adolescences with competitive spirits, encouraging them never give up and go after what they want. Apart from that, athletes who earn a great deal of money are always the topmost in their careers. In fact, it is fairly justified that the most remarkable person in his or her field earning more than others. What’s more, successful athletes are followed by a number of fans, which means powerful influence. From the perspective of business, merchants often choose successful athletes as poster to appeal audience. In conclusion, with remarkable achievement and large quantities of fans, successful athletes have values both in society and business. Having experienced tough training, they finally came to the top and get what they deserve.