"Unhappiness is not knowing what we want and killing ourselves to get it"

This quote by Don Herold talks to the idea that misery can come from an absence of direction and purpose in life. When we do not understand what we want, we can end up being frustrated and overwhelmed by the options available to us. We might attempt to force ourselves to pursue something that we believe will make us pleased, but it can be hard to discover true fulfillment in something that we do not genuinely desire. This can lead to a sensation of distress, as we are expending a lot of energy and effort to get something that we don't really want. This quote is a suggestion to put in the time to figure out what we truly want in life, and to pursue it with enthusiasm and purpose.