Expect the worst and be prepared for it.

Hope – and strive – for the best…and be prepared for it.

You could describe “wants” as good or bad, depending on what associations to the word “want” you have. I tend to just define words however they suit me, so in this case “want” has a positive connotation.

-Scott

In my own life, I’d probably separate wants into two categories: “it would be nice” wants (new clothes, new toys, nice home, etc.) and “burning passion” wants, which are much more likely to be experiences and accomplishments.

Adding “burning passion” wants is more likely to fuel my drive, while adding to the “it would be nice” wants will probably make me discontent. Again, thought-provoking approach.

Thanks for the support. You should comment more often!

-Scott

I’d agree that as you fulfill wants they start transforming into needs. But, I’d say that’s a better direction to go than to stifle your wants.

-Scott

I’m thinking it could be useful to separate different kinds of needs, to make them more clear to yourself. For example, I have physical needs like food and shelter, and psychological needs like learning and expressing myself. It’s easy to just focus on the material side, but those latter are very important to recognize as well – I can have all the luxury I can imagine, but unless I’m reading, learning, being creative, solving problems, etc. etc., I will be miserable.