{
  "id": 5597706,
  "title": "Restless and not enough",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/restless-and-not-enough",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-04T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/09/05/2554053/restless-and-not-enough"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A person received a promotion, and immediately after, questioned when the next one might come. This pattern is familiar to many. Despite reaching a goal after years of striving, a strange emptiness often follows. The term \"restless\" encapsulates this feeling. Psychotherapist Kristen Mosier, author of a book with the same title, suggests that highly ambitious people are usually the least content. Their very traits that drive success—ambition, high standards, refusal to compromise—can also diminish the joy derived from their achievements. These same qualities lead individuals to act like maximizers, constantly seeking the best option and reevaluating their decisions. This constant pursuit of the best can create a perpetual sense of dissatisfaction. The advice given by Mosier is straightforward: revisit one's values to determine if a decision aligns with the kind of person they wish to become, not merely what appears impressive. Another concept to consider is relative deprivation, which means dissatisfaction arises not from lacking something, but from seeing others have more. Social media exacerbates this issue, constantly comparing oneself to others who appear more successful. Studies show that the \"feel-good\" chemical dopamine is actually tied to wanting, not liking. This explains why the journey to a goal is more fulfilling than reaching it. The story of King Solomon, who sought everything a person could obtain, only to conclude that it was all meaningless, serves as a cautionary tale. Paul the Apostle, in a prison cell, offered a contrasting perspective, stating that contentment can be found in any circumstance. Contentment does not mean giving up on desire, but rather developing a healthy sense of it. It's important not to suppress ambition, but to ensure it doesn't control us while we remain passive. The question \"What's next?\" should be followed by another inquiry: \"What is already present that I have been so focused on that I have failed to appreciate?\" For those reading this while heading to their next meeting, it's time to learn how to appreciate what's been achieved, rather than always wanting to want more.",
  "summary": "A story is told about a person who was congratulated on the big promotion he landed just the week before.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}