Good post Tynan!
I think most Americans do NOTHING to improve their lives. They're content with sitting in front of the television and let it dictate their life. You're definitely right, people ARE generally boring and they don't feel the need to make changes.
It's actually pretty easy to live a fun life...get rid of the things which don't bring you DEEP happiness (video game, tv, long commute times) and focus on improving your social circle and taking some risks.