It's also about what is "success" at different scaling. People can enjoy different levels of success at different stages and not always chase the same big targ

It's also about what is "success" at different scaling. People can enjoy different levels of success at different stages and not always chase the same big targets. I remember seeing an interview with a band that had some major hits in the 80s (the Fixx) whose members effectively have day jobs now, but they still successfully tour smaller clubs every year or other year, and do things at a scale they can manage, still make money at, and thoroughly enjoy. They get to be what they enjoy, and make a living at. The fact that they arent playing arenas/on MTVs equivalent/etc is orthogonal to that.