Building on this, the concept of fulfillment emerges not from self-indulgence nor from self-sacrifice alone, but from their convergence. Aristotle’s *Nicomachean Ethics* (c. 350 BC) proposes that true happiness, or eudaimonia, involves realizing one’s potential in service to the larger community. The sense of satisfaction derived from meaningful work bestows both personal joy and societal benefit, underscoring that individual excellence gains value when directed toward others. [...]
