I'd wager that "personal satisfaction" is (or can be) something different than "pleasure". To me--also with little philosophical study--"hedonism" refers to ju

I'd wager that "personal satisfaction" is (or can be) something different than "pleasure". To me--also with little philosophical study--"hedonism" refers to just pleasure. It's the sugar of life. But I've gotten the greatest satisfaction in life from things other than sex/drugs/booze/games/etc. From creating new things, solving problems, and helping others. This is the protein of life.