Wow this shyt just made me feel mad depressed and I could have sworn my room got darker
Most people don't know what they want or what will actually make them happy until something finally triggers that deep thought. Society has conditioned us to a point where getting money and having a lot of shyt is what will guarantee happiness. This is key. We are all looking for happiness and security in our lives but what happens when what society has said what would make us happy, doesn't actually do that?
You're talking about people actually having to deconstruct their whole mentality to readjust to a new reality: "I've done all this goddamn shyt and I'm still not happy.". It's like coming out of the Matrix... I have literally started conversations on the fly with random people and as the conversation gets going, I'll ask two questions..
Are you happy and feel fulfilled?
Why do those things make you happy and fulfilled?
You'll be surprised at the

hesitation and cookie cutter answers, which I shred up instantly. If someone says career or money and all the shyt they have, I'll then immediately say..
" What if I took all of that away from you, now what? " Most people get flustered, get upset and stop talking or they do more

. As human beings, we should always try to leave our mark in some way shape and form. The simplest way is reproduction, your contribution to the human race may bring that son or daughter that may cure an incurable disease, become a great leader, etc..or even yourselves may do something that will effect the world in some way shape or form, if you're able to escape the confines of corporate servitude to which even myself am under... For now.