based on a lecture by Rabbi Yitzchak Berkowitz

We are creatures of want.

We graduate from one desire to the next, living in a constant state of wanting.
Soon after we get the object of our desire, we move on to the next desire.
This is neither good nor bad in and of itself.
Our desires can become the focus of our existence, or they can be a goal that we are moving toward, but not limited by.

Wanting, focusing on goals, is a positive thing.
It can help us grow.
A baby's desire for a toy that is out of reach motivates him to learn to crawl.

But wanting can also have a negative effect.
Focusing on a future goal can take your focus away from the here and now.
Being distracted from your current situation can rob you of the potential that the moment holds. It doesn't matter if what you want is noble, worthy, and provides positive benefit.
If it causes you to ignore the present, it has this negative aspect.

I want to be a gynaecologist. I want to find myself. I want to ...

What do you want?