Modesty is a key to happiness, but also a reflection of our own potential. If one hunter is stronger and faster than the other one, it is only natural of him to expect of himself to catch a better pray than his weaker counterpart.
People need obstacles to thrive and meet their true potential. If the obstacle is too low then we start to feel frustration. For Hollywood actors they have nothing to hope for since they already have all they ever dreamed of.