What's the end goal of life?

vcreativ · 2021-09-08T21:54:08+00:00

Not to be cliche, but the path is the goal.

Personally, I'd never program myself to do anything. Programming yields fickle habits. Understanding will change you from the bottom up.

And if you understand that for the most part the other guy is just like you, it shouldn't be hard to be nice to him.

rutilated_quartz · 2021-09-09T08:19:33+00:00

There is nothing wrong about wanting to have a relationship, or wanting a car or a house or a dog or a trip to Cabo. We always want things. The issue is when we turn not getting what we want into failing at life. I've always wanted to vacation in Spain but it's just not in the cards for me right now and it might never be. I could live another 50 years, never go to Spain and be sad I didn't get to without feeling like my whole life was a waste. Another thing is to isolate why you specifically want a relationship, and if you're unable to get one, you can find pieces of what you wanted in other ways. If you want a relationship for companionship reasons, maybe you end up with a friend or roommate you really enjoy being around and doing things with, or maybe a dog, that fills that void. Anyway the point is you can make steps toward reaching your goals but obsessing over them to the point that you're unable to enjoy the other parts of your life is the problem, and you just have to be ready to accept you may never get the goal you're seeking. So instead of devoting every waking moment to getting into a relationship, have a few goals that you're looking toward and just do things for each of them. When you reach one of your goals it will make you feel happy and fulfilled even if the other goals aren't reached yet. And always be compassionate to yourself even if things don't go how you want. Not getting one thing doesn't mean you won't get another thing. Just keep on keeping on and enjoy the ride.

Superfluous_Toast · 2021-09-09T08:38:07+00:00

The end goal of life is to enjoy it, to find happiness where we can in the way that works best for us as individuals.

Throwing everything you have into the singular pursuit of one goal and hinging all your hopes for being happy on it is how you end up disappointed. There is nothing wrong with wanting something, it's the neglecting of everything else for it, denying the other things that bring you joy for it, that makes it unhealthy.

Balance is key.

watevanevamind · 2021-09-09T01:13:49+00:00

I believe it's up to every person to decide for themselves what they want their goals to be. Come up with several, big or small.

I have some career goals I want to accomplish and I feel like I'm already on my way there. I have some creative stuff I want to try out. I'd like to travel out of the country and see places I've never seen. I want to get better at driving stick shift and learn to tow a trailer. I want to learn sign language. I'd like to buy my own property one day.

These things mean a lot to me on a personal level and I'm working towards them. No one told me to do any of these things and no one but myself knows the importance of these goals.

No one should make up your goals or purpose for you.

MilkchocolateHero · 2021-09-10T04:25:14+00:00

You can choose what you want your goal to be. Some people use religion as a framework to craft their goals. Some people use philosophy or science, etc.

I think you should ask yourself what it is you would like to do with your life. Do you want a family? Do you want to pursue a life of religious celibacy? Do you you want to become a hermit and live the rest of your days in isolation? Do you want to collect a vast amount of wealth? Do you want to devote yourself to helping the less fortunate?

It's up to you what you do with your life. I realize this may feel paralyzing, but I see it as very freeing. You can decide what kind of person you want to be, then try to become that person.

the_pupilwx · 2021-09-09T11:38:40+00:00

Have fun, then after a while die.

Some choose to have kids or leave something after then....

TheUberDoomer · 2021-09-09T12:10:56+00:00

imo? have a good time and die

BlackVsilver · 2021-09-09T20:36:42+00:00

Being satisfied in how you lived your life.

Gmed66 · 2021-09-12T18:03:05+00:00

Can't blame people for being obsessed over those things. Biological goal in life is reproduction. So it's logical that this drives those desires.

MurrSuitor · 2021-09-09T01:22:46+00:00

Whatever you desire that makes you feel good. Personally, I'm trying my hand at hedonism.

Title	What's the end goal of life?
Author	watevanevamind
Upvotes	6
Comments	18
Date	September 8, 2021 8:00 PM UTC (4 years ago)
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