It's convoluted, it may be bumpy for you, it may even change directions like a pinball machine. But it's not "failed" until the fat lady sings.
As long as it keeps you entertained, it's cool....unless you've set goals, you feel bad about not attaining. Some people do that and get quite depressed when they don't make their goals, no matter how unrealistic the goals may be.
Mind over matter.....if you don't mind, it don't matter.