The Satisfaction of Practice in an Achievement-Oriented World
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The Satisfaction of Practice in an Achievement-Oriented World
As my work-driven identity dissolved, I felt a burning ambition across all facets of life. Instead of a desire to achieve goals that society told me were valuable, I felt a hunger to discover what makes me feel fully alive. Instead of a commitment to “winning” other people’s games, I felt a commitment to design a life that I deeply enjoy inhabiting... See more
Sam Sager • Work, Ambition, and Identity
You can learn whether the things you thought you loved to do are really as satisfying as you thought. Conversely, you can see that tasks you normally avoid are not really that bad; in fact, they can be fulfilling and lead to flow if you are consciously aware when you do them.
Michael Ray • The Highest Goal: The Secret That Sustains You in Every Moment
From that moment on, I relied on a formula: follow the successful path. Get good grades, and do what’s seen as impressive.