You don't want to be content with yourself. People who are, are insufferable, the walking dead. But you don't want to be entirely driven, either, because then you just skate over the world and never touch it.
In Mark Helprin's "In Sunlight and in Shadow," the author suggests that being completely content with oneself can lead to stagnation, describing such individuals as insufferable. This idea reflects the notion that complacency can dull one's experience of life, rendering them disconnected from the vibrancy of the world around them.
Conversely, Helprin warns against being overly driven and consumed by ambition, as this can result in a life lived superficially, without meaningful engagement. The balance lies in navigating both states—striving for growth while remaining connected to the world, ensuring we appreciate life's richness rather than merely skimming over it.
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