I Got What I Wanted. It Wasn’t Enough. | SS Unscripted

We have a tendency to postpone happiness.

Once I get the promotion, I’ll be happy. Once I make more money, buy the new car, find the right relationship, or reach the next goal—then I’ll finally be satisfied.

But eventually, you get some of those things. And something strange happens:

You’re still you.

In this Strong Stoic Unscripted, I talk about my own experience of upgrading from a Honda Accord to the truck I wanted—and realizing that changing what was sitting in my driveway didn’t change what was happening inside of me.

There’s nothing wrong with ambition. There’s nothing wrong with wanting more, building something meaningful, making money, or buying the truck.

The problem begins when we ask those things to fix something they were never capable of fixing.

Pursue what you think is worth pursuing. Improve your circumstances. But don’t confuse improving your circumstances with improving yourself.

Because wherever you go, whatever you accomplish, and whatever you eventually get—you’re still bringing yourself with you.

— Brandon

The Strong Stoic explores Stoic philosophy, character, responsibility, and what it means to live a good life in the modern world.

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