Brooks Argument Map - Kiara Tantalean by Kiara Tantalean Canepa

People set superficial and materialistic goals and expectations, but once acquired, they are no longer satisfied, creating a cycle.

kvt27 — 2025-07-22 12:37:51 UTC

kvt27 — 2025-07-22 12:42:40 UTC

When you feel you've accomplished a goal, you subconsciously search for a new one to replace it.

kvt27 — 2025-07-22 12:49:54 UTC

It no longer produces happiness when you get something new, because it turns into an expectation rather than a goal.

kvt27 — 2025-07-22 13:00:33 UTC

Although you may have achieved something you wanted, that happiness deteriorates when you see someone else "doing better."

kvt27 — 2025-07-22 13:02:36 UTC

Craving attention from others to feel happy

kvt27 — 2025-07-22 13:14:54 UTC

For instance, already having a partner and still wanting to feel attractive to others. (Brooks 10)

kvt27 — 2025-07-22 13:17:03 UTC

eg: more attractive bodies, jobs, bank accounts (Brooks 10)

kvt27 — 2025-07-22 13:20:48 UTC

kvt27 — 2025-07-22 13:24:01 UTC

We don't ever get everything we want, we always strive to getting something.

kvt27 — 2025-07-22 13:26:49 UTC

iPhones are always coming out every year, it will never end. Every year, you will encounter that craving again

kvt27 — 2025-07-22 13:28:33 UTC

The less desires we have, the more satisfied.

kvt27 — 2025-07-22 16:21:41 UTC