I hit every goal I set - the title, the income, the house - and sat in my car in the driveway for 20 minutes on a Tuesday not knowing why I wasn't happy - Silicon Canals

"People who prioritize extrinsic goals like wealth, fame, and image report lower well-being than those who focus on intrinsic goals like personal growth, relationships, and community contribution."

"Even when we get what we think we want, if we're chasing the wrong things, we end up empty."

"I spent so long defining myself by what I was working toward that I'd never considered who I was in the spaces between accomplishments."

"Achieving your goals can be just as disorienting as failing to reach them."

Many people define themselves by their achievements, leading to disorientation when they reach their goals. The culture of goal-setting promotes a focus on extrinsic goals like wealth and fame, which can result in lower well-being. Research shows that those who prioritize intrinsic goals, such as personal growth and relationships, experience greater fulfillment. The realization that success can feel empty occurs when individuals achieve their goals but find that they do not lead to true satisfaction or identity.

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