That's a good point.
But, and it's a big but...
Satisfaction doesn't = contentment
Similar for sure. The former leaves room for progress... that latter does not.
I too would have never guessed where I'd be if you had asked me 5 years ago where I'd be in 5 years. But it's certainly an exercise I do from time to time, just to assure forward progress was made. And this says a lot about being flexible and dynamic, as well about goals being moving targets. I'm as goal focused as they come. I have them written down. I have deep-rooted emotions attached to hugely enormous goals I've set for myself. I tap into these emotions on a consistent basis. The list goes on. Even with this though, I still can't predict where I'll be in 5 years, even in relation to my goals.
I can bank on being satisfied though.
I try and be satisfied with myself and my efforts as much as possible assuming I'm putting consistent effort in. If I'm not feeling it, I try and figure out why. What perceptions are limiting my satisfaction? What questions am I asking myself that are incorrect? Etc.
It's hard to express I suppose. I'm goal focused. That can also mean I'm destination focused. But my current state doesn't depend on my goal or destination.
My current state has everything to do with how I'm thinking about myself and my environment in the moment.
