Think about it. You might say a high-paying job, a luxury car, a big house, or some fancy lifestyle. But is that really it? Or is it all about people?

Let’s take an example of a car, so here’s the thing—it’s not the car itself. It’s the thought of someone seeing you in it or someone being with you in it.

It’s the compliments, the admiration, the little ego boost, isn’t it?

Imagine this: you’ve got that dream car, but you’re in a world where no one knows you have it. Nobody sees you drive it. Nobody even hears about it. You’re all alone with it.

How long would you enjoy it? Wouldn’t you feel, If someone were here, it would’ve been so much better?

It’s the same with a house. A big, beautiful house feels great, right? But only when people are there to make it feel alive—family, friends, guests, even pets.

Because when someone says, “Wow, your place is amazing!” That’s what makes it special. That’s what makes it a home.

Without people, it’s just walls and furniture.

Even when we achieve something—a promotion, a new title—it’s the recognition we’re after. The respect, the validation, the pride we see in someone’s eyes. Without people to share it with, the feeling fades. It feels good for a while, but eventually, things get monotonous.

At the end of the day, it’s always about people. The ones who celebrate with us, the ones who notice our efforts, the ones who make the journey worthwhile. Without them, what’s the point of all the things we chase?

Now, some of you may already know who these people are in your life, and some of you may not. And that’s okay. Life is the process of finding those people.

So, the next time you’re working towards something big, pause and ask yourself: is it the object you really want, or is it the connection, the recognition, the joy of sharing it with others? Because no car, no house, no title can replace the feeling of being truly seen and valued.

With this understanding, I wish you all the very best. I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below.

Your psychologist,

Ambidextrous Anmol