(Justin Deschamps) “Seek purpose not pleasure”—words of wisdom to live by. Life in the modern world is extremely challenging. Between keeping up with social media, the latest cultural trends, earning a living, and staying healthy—life is more stressful than ever. When we feel stress, we tend to reach for pleasure seeking activities and vices to lift our mood. Goal-oriented strategies emphasize staying focused, which is generally good advice. But if we’re not stopping to appreciate the fruit of our efforts, we’ll train our subconscious in ways that greatly hinder fulfillment and long-lasting motivation.