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The Dissonance Between Wants and Needs

Let's start with an example. February 2023: due to the post-Covid job bubble exploded, I found myself suddenly without a job. Is it something I wanted at that time? I swear: No! Is it something I needed? Yes! But I realized this afterwards, not at that time. Because that episode led me to a company which is more aligned with my competencies and values. At that time I wanted to keep my job, but it wasn't the best fit for me. So, a question for all of us: Have you ever found yourself wanting something, only to realize later that it wasn't what you truly needed? This dissonance between our wants and needs is a common experience that can lead to frustration and confusion. In this article, we'll explore the nature of this dissonance and strategies for finding harmony between our desires and necessities. At its core, the dissonance between wants and needs arises from the complex interplay of our desires, values, and circumstances. Our wants are often driven by immediate grat...
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Sustainable happiness

Let's start with an example. I love travelling. When I travel, I am the happiest person in the world. But then, what happens when a trip comes to an end? Easy: I need another trip :) May I say that travelling is sustainable happiness? Unfortunately, no: because I always need one more trip to feel okay. And I strongly perceive the difference between travelling (with all the adrenaline related) and not travelling (the absence of that adrenaline). What about the person I become after every trip? After every trip, I bring with me the new "me" with all the knowledge and enrichment I got from each trip experience. All those resources are always within me, and I can access them every time. The person I become after every trip is sustainable happiness? Definitely yes. Maybe I need another trip and another trip and another to enlarge my horizons, but those resources I have are always present, and I don't feel the absence if I don't travel. Sustainable happiness is rooted i...
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Living with less

A documentary that has been particularly insightful for me is "Minimalism." In essence, it elucidates how having fewer possessions can bring more clarity and concentration into our daily lives. I consider any piece of art impactful when it prompts a change in routine. Since watching the documentary, I've come to understand that I don't need many possessions to live a fulfilling life. In fact, having fewer material things around me has made me feel more complete. Furthermore, this realization has led me to another important point: the more we can live without something, the more independent and, in a way, happy we become. I've elaborated on this concept more broadly in another article , here . This line of thought naturally led me to contemplate how the concept of minimalism might apply to a central theme such as our careers. At its core, minimalism involves stripping away excess—shedding layers of busyness, distraction, and superficiality that often pervade our wo...
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Beyond Rejections

What if everyone were truly compatible with everyone else? Would it lead to harmony and unity, or would it unravel the very fabric of society? While compatibility is often seen as a positive attribute, its universal application could have unforeseen consequences that challenge the fundamental dynamics of human interaction. Imagine a world where every individual is perfectly compatible with everyone else. At first glance, it may seem like an ideal scenario, where conflicts are rare, and cooperation reigns supreme. Yet, upon closer examination, the implications of such universality become more complex. One of the most immediate effects of universal compatibility would be the homogenization of society. With everyone sharing the same preferences, beliefs, and values, diversity would diminish, giving rise to a monolithic culture lacking richness and complexity. The beauty of human society lies in its diversity—in the mosaic of cultures, ideas, and perspectives that shape our collective expe...
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