Wisdom for the Everyday Radical

At first glance, the advice in the Book of Proverbs seems rather rudimentary; in fact, it's almost mundane compared to the risky, "attempt great things for God" type of "Radical" Christianity.

Is simple obedience to the Proverbs boring? Is God more pleased if you live a radical lifestyle? Is it possible to be "really sold-out for Jesus" if you live in the suburbs of America?