interesting thoughts. i think when you live in scarcity, people are naturally inclined to survive and be safe, a little of a Maslow influence on society. Those who are driven often might do this out of necessity and upward mobility, but they would struggle because of the little opportunity for growth or to fail, and out of it many would be discouraged. When you live in abundance you tend to have more exposure which builds up confidence There’s also more opportunities and more room to fail and try again. But there might be lesser survival drive to hit certain economical goals. This take is rather broad and there exists more nuance to this. The dynamics of these situations may not be a one-size-fits-all and may vary based on individual circumstances, experiences, and societal factors.