It's a fascinating topic, especially as you become older. The saying that the only thing more tragic than not getting what you want is finally getting it seems

It's a fascinating topic, especially as you become older. The saying that the only thing more tragic than not getting what you want is finally getting it seems true based on experience. It kind of suggests an ascetic lifestyle, or at the very least, having a well developed sense of "enough". Schopenhauer had a lot to say on this subject. His conclusion was that you could escape these hedonic forces/desires by engaging in art, philosophy, etc. Similar to what TFA is suggesting.