Is Pleasure the Compass to a Fulfillment Mindset? A Brief Exploration

ShaVaughn Elle
3 min readDec 26, 2023
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Serendipitous.
Wherever and whenever you are as you read this, it’s serendipitous. At least one could surmise such since you’ve come across this written work.

The call to cultivate fulfillment is irresistible, despite the chaos in the world.
Maybe it’s the same for you.

Embracing a mindset that rejects scarcity, hustle culture, and the capitalist grind requires a shift in our daily outlook. The mindfulness and wellness gurus may oversimplify the process, but rewriting and rewiring narratives deeply embedded in one’s psyche is anything but effortless. True fulfillment comes from a fulfillment mindset, but it takes some mental work and vulnerability. It must also be subjective. The start point: exploring how a fulfillment mindset leads to a fulfilled life.

But first, what is a fulfillment mindset?
It starts with how we define fulfillment.

Brian Tracy believes, fulfillment is a mindset that reflects and finds contentment. Tony Martignetti shares on LinkedIn that fulfillment includes feeling connected, finding personal meaning, and becoming complete. Jackie O. emphasizes the importance of community, self-awareness, celebrating personal achievements, and connecting with nature in

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