Skip to content

I remember how, in the corporate world, I always knew…

“I remember how, in the corporate world, I always knew there was some higher position I could attain, which meant that, like Zeno's arrow, I was guaranteed never to arrive and always to remain dissatisfied.” quote by Pico Iyer
Download Open image
“I remember how, in the corporate world, I always knew there was some higher position I could attain, which meant that, like Zeno's arrow, I was guaranteed never to arrive and always to remain dissatisfied.”

Pico Iyer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He likens corporate ambition to an unreachable target, causing perpetual dissatisfaction.

In simple terms: Corporate ambition feels endless.

Key Takeaway

Seek fulfillment, not endless climb.

Themes

career ambition dissatisfaction philosophy

Mood

thoughtful melancholic

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • job promotion
  • career planning
  • personal growth
  • mindfulness

Key Concepts

Zeno's paradox goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines true success for you?
  • How can you find contentment now?
A Different Perspective

Endless pursuit can cause burnout.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Pico Iyer

Explore all 266 Pico Iyer quotes

More Always quotes

Browse all 36,048 Always quotes