[wayner]

I don't think that is a fair assessment if "success" eludes you based on factors beyond your control.

There are situations where you will never be able to achieve that which was one within reach, no matter how hard you work or how bad you continue to want it, and if you don't reconcile those things, they will hold you back from achieving other things.

I don't think the man was satisfied with his life when he uttered the famous words " I coulda been a contenda".

Some people take those regrets to their grave