People write them - they just don't gain traction. You also don't tend to write them with your name attached because that literally throws your own name down th

People write them - they just don't gain traction. You also don't tend to write them with your name attached because that literally throws your own name down the drain. People are also not interested in hearing troubling stories because everyone has a troubling story. They want to hear how you succeeded because they want to emulate that success. They want to learn the "one small trick" that will lead them to finally getting the job of their dreams.