To continually improve something (yourself or something in the world), or to chase goals, it kinds works. As we get closer or see improvement, our brains like that. Just be sure to chase the right goals. And it is a better plan than the alternative.
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#12You're supposed to enjoy the journey, not hyper focus on the destination. If the journey is not fun, the destination is not worth it, especially since you may never even get there in the first place.
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#13Read Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search For Meaning"
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#15Nothing. You were given the gift of life which is random af in this universe. You come here. You go.
Use the time you have in a wise manner.
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#16You are creating wealth for shareholders, who are writing emails about cutting your job out because they can't afford a new boat due to the downturn. Get back to work you peasant. /s
Jokes aside, the rat race is a very American thing (maybe also a thing in other developing countries). To be very honest, most people wouldn't mind a layoff if it didn't destroy their ability to stay alive in this country.
There is a reason why more and more Americans want to emigrate to cheaper countries. They want to stay alive without being tied to an employer.
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#17An abundant and exciting future amongst the stars
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#18> hoping we'll achieve X
You seem ripe to read 4000 weeks, which central point is that the finitude of life is both the reason why you are always running after something in the future, and why you shouldn't.
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#19If you want a somewhat existential answer, I treat my life like I treat my art. It's open for interpretation but I know what I'm trying to say with my life. Figure out what you want your life to say and create it as best you can.
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#20You could be suffering from depression, and it may be worth speaking to a doctor.