Discuss Latest PIMD Blog Post: Are These Five Things Keeping You From Living A Fulfilled Life?

[The White Coat Investor]

The term fulfilled life is quite broad. The things that create a fulfilled life for me—my family, friends, dogs, medical career, and businesses—may not be what you consider fulfilling. People outside of the medical field often think doctors “have it all,” but do we?  We generally live good lives, free from the want of life's […]

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[burritos]

Are people entitled to a fulfilled life?

[Hank]

Are people entitled to a fulfilled life?

People? No.
Me? Definitely.

(I’m reminded of those demotivational posters that were popular a few years back. “Perhaps the purpose of your life is to serve as a cautionary note for others.”)

[burritos]

People? No.
Me? Definitely.

(I’m reminded of those demotivational posters that were popular a few years back. “Perhaps the purpose of your life is to serve as a cautionary note for others.”)

Are people entitled to happiness?

[FIREshrink]

Not entitled but certainly worth the pursuit.

[burritos]

Not entitled but certainly worth the pursuit.

Sure. I agree. But people act like happiness, dream jobs, blah blah blah is a birthright. This collective mindset will not produce the desired outcome.

[Lordosis]

Generally short and long term happiness are at odds with each other. People are their own worst enemies in this respect.

[FunkDoc83]

Generally short and long term happiness are at odds with each other. People are their own worst enemies in this respect.

Lordosis included? I’ve seen this in my own life too.

[Lordosis]

Lordosis included? I’ve seen this in my own life too.

Absolutely myself included.

I oinked out on pizza. Felt great at the time! But I am sure it is not good for my long term happiness.