[markisus]

The conclusion seems to contradict the thesis.

> The most enjoyable time is when you feel yourself growing, but the real test is whether you can persevere when you hit that wall or if you’ll lose interest and give up.

Why does it matter if you persevere or not as long as you had fun?

[redcobra762]

Pleasure vs. satisfaction. Pleasure is enjoying the moment, and satisfaction is enjoying remembering the moment. Satisfaction (almost definitionally) lasts longer, and importantly doesn’t even require in-the-moment pleasure!