The author complains that the success story does not make for a good story. But this is a person's life, not a novel. That people can take predictable and incre

The author complains that the success story does not make for a good story. But this is a person's life, not a novel. That people can take predictable and incremental steps towards leading a good life is a good thing. But maybe that is exactly why we tend to glamorize struggle, risk and unpredictable adventures - because our lives in these relatively streamlined, modern societies are so boring?