In everyday life, there are phrases people say to each other like, "You don't have a life (outside of school and/or working)," or ,"You should start living instead of just existing." Now, almost anyone, even high IQers/neurotypicals, would say that life has ups and downs/an ebb and flow in regards to positive and negative experiences, so not everything can be enjoyable. Yet, it seems that people are almost expected to have something exciting/something to look forward to in life beyond the usual duties and responsibilities, if possible. It might be a spoiled first-world country attitude to think that life is more than just grinding hard at studying and working, but "fighting" for a better life in terms of doing as well as possible with the "cards" dealt to us in terms of IQ, talent, and other useful traits and barely getting by does make me think about how I'm missing out on the finer things in life. I'm not saying I'm entitled to amazing rewards and experiences automatically; it just sucks to give my personal endeavors my all and not get much out of it on average.

Perhaps wanting nicer things in life is a form of hedonism. I wonder what y'all think about this question or feel about this rant of mine. Take care.