Hardships are the testing factors of our life and what we want - we get later or soon after the period is over. But what I feel is that, there is a point upto where we need to restrict ourselves expecting more out of life.
Once we get to that point of achievement or success we have to make our mind to be satisfied, for family for friends and everyone in the life. Thats my take on the matter.
Everyone expects more from life at a certain point, unless you actually were born with circumstances that surrounds you not expecting much. However, you're right on your take.