This doesn't actually make sense as a comparison though. Every Guardian starts with the same situation, being woken up and starting the first mission. No guardian is handicapped from the beginning. This is NOT true for real life. Many people are brought up into poverty, making it far more difficult to progress and have a fair shot at being able to do something great with their lives. It's easy to become legend. It's not so easy to be successful in real life, depending on who you are.