That's a double edged sword. I understand that he has advantages but don't you think those advantages would make him feeling even more of a fool if he was to wa

That's a double edged sword. I understand that he has advantages but don't you think those advantages would make him feeling even more of a fool if he was to waste them? On the other hand you should also consider the emotions of uncertainty, fear and confusion that he had to overcome. Everyone everywhere attempting something similar would face similar emotions which are not at all trivial to overcome. The fact that he is in California may be even worse. Think of it this way his friends are travelling to Bora Bora and becoming millionaires as he has to console himself with being ok while he is choosing the road less travelled.