Is it just me that once I know for certain a salary is achievable it just doesn’t become much anymore, even though I objectively know it’s a lot.. any advice on how to get out of that mindset?

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Humans always want what we can't have. Every major religion I'm aware of calls this out in some way, shape or form. You need to practice more gratitude, defined as happiness with what you have.

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There is no such thing as “objectively a lot” IMO.

I mean its true that after a large income increase it tends to feel “normal” after a bit. Hence why it’s important to enjoy your job beyond the compensation

It’s the disease of more

Compare down rather than up. Also, the more you make, try to also reduce costs more. Think in the opposite direction.

I told myself I would be happy with 200K comp back in college. Hit that 3ish years out of college. Now I want 500K. Pretty sure if I get there, I’ll want 1M. Pretty normal imo. We are primed to want more to keep ourselves motivated in life

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