Everytime I achieve something major, I get bored. I love the hard work and the drive it takes to get there, but once I do, I feel empty. I can work on something for months, and then 2 seconds after I accomplish my goal, it's immediately a question of what's next?

Anyone know a fix for this?

imagine a nigga stealing it

ktt2.com/meditation-thread-93173

depending on the accomplishment, maybe set up a celebration like a month after you're done?

even if its just a meal with a few people

idk if thats exactly what you're looking for tho

The next huge accomplishment.

Same. I can never just appreciate and/or enjoy my accomplishments. I’m always looking for new things to achieve, master and create.
I know it’s not an explanation or advice but I at least wanted you to know you’re not alone in that sense

Your brain knows the accomplishment can be bigger and better

Usually I "Treat myself" whenever I feel like I did something productive.

I think this is it. Cuz everytime I think of how it could be bigger and better than work towards that. I like how my brain things big like that, but I'm afraid of what if it never ends? What if I'm in my 60s and still can't be satisfied with all that I've done in my life? That's kinda scary if you ask me.

As soon as u accomplish something, set your eyes on the next feat

Why do you think billionaires want more money

Because they are psychotic.

Idk. I could say greed, the obvious choice, or maybe they have the same way of thinking. They made it to billionaire status, so what's next? Nothing? I think of it as being lonely at the top.

Are you living a comfortable life? If so, do you want more money for more things you enjoy? It's the same thing. Doesn't make you more or less psychotic. They just so happen to have been lucky and have more money, Same situation. They have what they need and more. But still want more. If not, then I hope you get there too

It is not at all the same thing.

so what's the difference? what makes them psychotic for wanting more of what they have? we ALL want more of something we have whether it's money or not, so what's the difference?

so whats the difference?

The amount of money. It's hard to even comprehend what a billion dollars is. It's an astonishingly large amount of money. And to get to that point requires the exploitation of people on a truly epic scale.

I'd like to also contest your assertion that we ALL want more of something we already have. I am very happy and completely content with the money I have now. It is very little. But what would I do with more? Buy a bigger house? A new car? Why? They wouldn't make me any happier than I am right now. My house keeps me warm, my car gets me from A to B. I eat delicious food every day and go to a job that makes a real difference in the community.

The relentless desire to chase money at the expense of everything else, even other humans, is a result of capitalist programming from the time you're born to the day you die.

Capitalism has been around for less than 1% of recorded history and yet in that time we've created the sixth great extinction. The difference between the previous five and this one is that this one is entirely our own fault as a species. Since 1970 we've killed 2/3rds of wildlife on this planet. And for what? Billionaires? Pathetic.

Life would be dull if any of us were truly satisfied with our present accomplishments. Gotta keep pushing and striving for the next peak.

i’m the same exact way it sucks

Anyway externals will never bring true peace to your soul. Happiness is always inwards. Do what you want, work hard if you like, but true peace and happiness is always from within.

Idk about all that lol. Just focus on living in the present

Okay I read all you said but I still think the same honestly. And to be completely honest, you saying you don't want more of ANYTHING makes me feel bored and hopeless for you myself.

Maybe it's just you being a pretty rare person to find, but someone young like you (i'm assuming you're under 30) and don't want anything, like anything more? That's the life I'd HATE to have. There's nothing else you're working towards? I could see being at the level you already worked towards, but made a new goal for yourself. I'd love to be there by 30 actually. It may sound blunt, but I'm being as respectful and honest as I can. But we're all different, that's the lifestyle YOU want. I'm just shocked you don't want anything more, not one thing. Not everything has to be tangible too.

I want some fresher mushrooms but they don't grow well here and shipping takes awhile and I try not to get stuff delivered because of the waste of resources.

Bro I was a rise and grind type. I worked nightshift full time and pursed my dance career during the day 20-30 hours a week. I worked hard enough to land paid performances as the lead at a ballet company in Denver. But I destroyed myself doing it. I was the least happy I ever was despite achieving what at the time was my absolute dream. I came home and almost took my own life out of despair.

And that's when I began to realize that nothing external could make me happy and fulfilled. You chase an accomplishment, do it, and you're left empty. That should tell you something.

So I studied the stoics and absurdists. Nihilism being too bleak for me. I practiced Buddhism and began investing in my friendships and connections with others. Now I work at a homeless shelter doing what I believe is the most important work I could be doing right now. Yes it pays little but I have little needs. My mortgage is cheap, I have a bicycle, motorcycle, and car all paid off. No debt either. Sure the car has 200k miles and is from 1999 but it does what it should.

Once ones needs are met their wants being fulfilled do not tend to bring actual fulfillment. Source: your thread title.

That’s the nature of ambition.

Amazing post actually