Sure is. The show takes elements from actual happenings and characters to create its narrative. However, some aspects might be dramatized or adapted for TV.
One well - known movie related to this could be 'The Social Network'. It's based on the true story of the founding of Facebook and involves elements of people dropping out of college to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, which is kind of like 'dropping out' in a different sense of leaving the traditional path.
Once, I knew a girl who dreamed of becoming a dancer. She was extremely talented but came from a poor family. Her parents couldn't afford the expensive dance lessons. However, she didn't give up. She practiced secretly in an old warehouse every day. One day, a famous dance teacher happened to pass by and saw her dancing through the window. Impressed, the teacher offered to train her for free. Eventually, she became a well - known dancer.