wanting vs. liking
Wanting and liking are two completely different things.
Wanting is about more:
I want a newer car.
I want a bigger house.
I want a fancier watch.
Liking is about enough:
I like my car.
I like my house.
I like my watch.
Based on my experience wanting is addictive. Wanting gives me a dopamine hit.
But often, when I get what I want, I'm not satisfied for long.
By way of example, I recently bought an expensive watch I've been wanting.
However, the love faded after a few days on my wrist. So I began wanting more watches.
It's a vicious cycle.
Wanting feels like a trap.
You’re craving a desired future.
Liking last.
You're enjoying the present.
How do you escape the wanting trap?
Josh Braun
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