Why periodic disappointments matter

Not getting what we want is essential for self-discovery and self-improvement

Getting what we want is often confused with happiness and success. But if you are like most of us, you don’t really know what you want (at least all the time) and what you want can change as fast as convictions of politicians.

While we are primed to become this hyper-productive superman/woman who never disappoints anyone, it is the periodic disappointme…