I think life is indifferent to our goals and ambition. It's the herd mentality that holds us back. 100,000 years of huddling together for safety and warmth. Step away from the huddled masses and you're likely to get eaten by whatever is out there, we're told from early on...

There is comfort and relative safety in following the well-trampled path. But that path was not blazed by the bold. And if you talk about walking off into the mist, who's going to encourage you? Not the huddled masses...

It's OK to accept mediocrity. Your life is your own. But if you seek growth, it's yours for the making although you'll likely be on your own. If others won't walk into the darkness, don't expect them to equip you to do so...