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What Brings People More Happiness: Pursuit of Desires or Their Attainment?
People define happiness differently. An economist relates happiness to the wealth of individuals while a psychologist defines happiness with regard to feelings and deep emotions of gratification. To some, happiness is attributed to the attainment of desires, and to others satisfaction of human beings lies in the fact that life is glum, and expectations serve to betray men. Where real satisfaction and happiness lies, remains a question that many try to answer. While attainment is the ultimate objective of all pursuits and accomplishment is a factor for more progress, desires and destinations still do not completely satisfy humans.
The pursuit of your dreams and desires injects purpose into your life making it meaningful. By responding to your utmost desire, it is guaranteed that you would be happily leading your life, as there is always a push in driving everyday through. Pursuit prevents you from experiencing stagnant stages in life, as you are always motivated to achieve what you want to achieve. While the outcome if this pursuit may not be guaranteed, you can still gain happiness throughout the journey. The blunders made, the challenges surmounted, the adversities faced will all transmute you into a better person, with good virtues cultivated all the way. Of great importance, you would not die regretting; as you have toiled and tried your best in attaining what you want.

Several prominent figures balance the happiness and desire in a formidable way – Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffet, and Bill Gates. If you examine their lives keenly, you will realize that their pursuit of desires and dreams is filled with great pleasures and satisfaction. From these amazing individuals, you can learn that the important secret of maintaining desire and happiness