Success often shifts our internal targets higher.
I can expand on any of these to make the essay more targeted. Chain of Desire
💡 Satisfaction lies not in reaching the end of the chain, but in choosing which links are worth pulling. Success often shifts our internal targets higher
Desire often stems from a perceived lack within the self. Mimetic Desire and Social Influence Chain of Desire
Should I focus more on (dopamine/brain function)?
Humanity is defined by a restless spirit. We rarely find permanent satisfaction in a single achievement. Instead, we experience a "hedonic treadmill" where new milestones quickly become the new baseline.
Constant wanting ensured survival and progress.