By: Kristen Heaney

He built an empire, conquered challenges most people can’t even fathom, and yet something still feels just out of reach. The next deal, the next venture, the next milestone, surely that will be the thing that makes it all feel complete. But what if the very drive that got him here is also what’s keeping him from feeling satisfied?

Arthur Brooks calls it the Striver’s Curse - the relentless pursuit of achievement that, while outwardly celebrated, can quietly erode one’s sense of fulfillment. We see this often - those whose success has brought them extraordinary wealth, influence, and responsibility, but who remain tethered to an insatiable drive for more.

For some, t...