Throwing my hat into the ring here late, but I think it's OK to want more. Always be taking steps towards the next thing. If that's a promotion at work, start

Throwing my hat into the ring here late, but I think it's OK to want more. Always be taking steps towards the next thing. If that's a promotion at work, start trying to include yourself in projects at that next level. If that's starting your own company, join a smaller company and take a more active role in the day-to-day; learn what you need to do to be successful out on your own. (My read is that you will spend a few months writing the code that you want to sell, and then the next 10 years convincing investors and customers to give you money.) You should always be taking small steps towards the "next thing". Many people are perfectly happy not reaching for more or trying new things. They show up at work, do their 8 hours, and repeat for 30 years. That's totally fine, but I don't think you'd ask this question if that was your outlook.