# @thereadystate on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUBtqeUDSVV
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/54611608-thereadystate-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/0b7f4ebfcd.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-01-27T20:03:55.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** drkellystarrett (@thereadystate) — https://gondola.cc/thereadystate

## Caption

We’re told the goal of life is to be happy all the time — but chasing happiness often leaves people feeling empty. In this clip, Brad Stulberg explains why excellence is a better pursuit than happiness, and how fulfillment comes from caring deeply and showing up for what matters.⁠
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What You’ll Learn⁠
🦋 Why chasing happiness never lasts⁠
🎯 How excellence leads to fulfillment⁠
🧠 The difference between happiness and satisfaction⁠
🌱 Why caring deeply creates meaning⁠
🔥 What it means to give a good effort on what matters⁠
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Comment ‘182’ and we’ll send the episode right to your inbox! ⁠
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#Excellence #Happiness #Fulfillment #BradStulberg #MeaningfulLife #PersonalGrowth #Burnout #Purpose

## Stats

- **Views:** 1,276
- **Likes:** 0
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- **Comments:** 4

## Tags

bradstulberg, excellence, burnout, happiness, personalgrowth, fulfillment, meaningfullife, purpose

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