[altogethernow23]

This is interesting - I think there is a perception that just doing okay is somehow the same as failing. If you can’t be the richest, then nothing else is good enough and dropping out is the better option. It’s a bummer.

[avmich]

Probably not the richest - just reach enough. If you can't get a decent life - and decency of life is very related to the life of those around you, including those who are perceived as more talented - there's a strong disincentive to work well.