One must never assume that a character is sympathetic because of either the actor playing them or the fact that they're a lead. I think that's a recipe for failure actually because if they become unsympathetic you lose your audience.
A successful life is one that is lived through understanding and pursuing one's own path not chasing after the dreams of others.
Dreams are the touchstones of our characters.
Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make...
When you go in search of honey, you must expect to be stung by bees.