The challenge is to stay happy without abandoning your pursuits. It is a skill that is learnt.
There is no better teacher than little children for this. They have aspirations, yet they stay happy in the moment.
They do what is needed to get their desires fulfilled, but are not hung up on them. Their minds can be easily diverted from one thing to another, from toys to toffees to something else.
We need to cultivate this ability to redirect the mind at will and not get stuck on anything.
– Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji