It’s the journey, not the destination

The brain is wired to propel pursuit, not to celebrate arrival. It is a navigation system, not a destination. What René Rodriguez questions here is the premise underneath the ambition, the belief that the point of all this striving is to eventually feel good enough, long enough, to call it a life well-lived.

Source: LinkedIn Pulse, June 30, 2026. Link.

The goal of a life . . . is to be of use, of utility; to be of service to others.”

INSIGHTS:  Rodriguez says, “When you notice yourself asking, ‘am I happy?’ reframe the question to, ‘am I useful?’ and let your honest answer recalibrate where you direct your next week’s effort.”