Why are so many people content with living average and unfulfilling lives?

[rambocel]

Or more importantly: why don't more people aspire to be something (especially when they're young and devoid of many obligations) before submitting to mediocrity and dullness? Idk if it's just me, but the idea of having to work a 9-5 job in which I loathe, 5 days a week, only to come home to a bitching wife and perpetually crying babies, sounds absolutely miserable. I will do everything in my power to not have that. And as generic as it may sound: you only live one life. Why not at least try and live it to the fullest extent?

 

[hebbewem]

They can't get any better. And when you are parent making riski choices is just a no

 

[AlexBrown84]

Not everyone is meant to be a franchise player. Who would run the franchise?

 

[Deleted member 21620]

many people like the stable average life meanwhile others have higher goals and ambitions

 

[Gonthar]

Or more importantly: why don't more people aspire to be something (especially when they're young and devoid of many obligations) before submitting to mediocrity and dullness? Idk if it's just me, but the idea of having to work a 9-5 job in which I loathe, 5 days a week, only to come home to a bitching wife and perpetually crying babies, sounds absolutely miserable. I will do everything in my power to not have that. And as generic as it may sound: you only live one life. Why not at least try and live it to the fullest extent?

I tried it, I had huge ambitions and plans, it didn't work out...

 

[rambocel]

I tried it, I had huge ambitions and plans, it didn't work out...

what did you want to do? Tbh, I want to be an actor, but I fear my affiliation with this community, and the things I've said (albeit in jest) online, will stymie me.

 

[Gonthar]

what did you want to do?

Lots of things, I went through various phases, when I was a kid and other children were just playing, I studied hard, read science books, wanted to become a scientist or researcher, but didn't receive any support or encouragement from others. Then I became interested in literature, films, art, etc. but again no support or interest from others.
I then realized that I actually need money to fulfill my dreams, I started making websites, software, got into online marketing, etc. I was making pretty good money for a while, but one thing really bugged me and kept me demoralized - I didn't have a gf, I had one in college, but now I was alone and simply felt inadequate, I just wasn't sure anymore why I work so hard and put all this effort without having at least a person by my side supporting and encouraging me. I approached tons of girls, went to many dates, but I was getting just one rejection after another, until things simply started to slowly fizzle out, lost my motivation, my drive, and one day I just gave up....

 

[Deleted member 16984]

When I was young, I wanted to become a musician, then a boxer, then a doctor, but I never really committed to anything. It wasn't until I got old that I started regretting not doing anything with my youth, but at the time, I didn't care

 

[Deleted member 20848]

Because I love doing what I want to do, and being famous or rich is not one of em

 

[rambocel]

Because I love doing what I want to do, and being famous or rich is not one of em

You must do very little then, if you aren't rich.

 

[Deleted member 20848]

You must do very little then, if you aren't rich.

Yes. I don’t care

 

[Deleted member 21863]

Inertia

 

[PrinceLuenLeoncur]

Or more importantly: why don't more people aspire to be something (especially when they're young and devoid of many obligations) before submitting to mediocrity and dullness? Idk if it's just me, but the idea of having to work a 9-5 job in which I loathe, 5 days a week, only to come home to a bitching wife and perpetually crying babies, sounds absolutely miserable. I will do everything in my power to not have that. And as generic as it may sound: you only live one life. Why not at least try and live it to the fullest extent?

I want the same thing as you but it’s easier said than done

 

[elld101]

What you consider 'average' is other people's dream. Grass is always greener on the other side.

Think about those sub Saharan African children.

 

[Deleted member 14262]

Razors pain you;
Rivers are damp;
Acids stain you;
And drugs cause cramp.
Guns aren’t lawful;
Nooses give;
Gas smells awful;
You might as well live.

 

[6’1cel]

Or more importantly: why don't more people aspire to be something (especially when they're young and devoid of many obligations) before submitting to mediocrity and dullness? Idk if it's just me, but the idea of having to work a 9-5 job in which I loathe, 5 days a week, only to come home to a bitching wife and perpetually crying babies, sounds absolutely miserable. I will do everything in my power to not have that. And as generic as it may sound: you only live one life. Why not at least try and live it to the fullest extent?

They accept that they’ll never be self sufficient and break out of the rat race

 

[Deleted member 19157]

why do you look like yung johnny depp? it is what it is