Acharya Prashant explains that the pursuit of success is a symptom of living in a dreamlike state of perceived incompleteness. He argues that the demand for success arises only when one feels hollow or displaced from their central source. In moments of real joy, fulfillment, or intense presence—such as playing with a pet or embracing a loved one—the question of success naturally dissolves. He distinguishes between two mindsets: one that acts to become successful and another that acts because it is already fulfilled. The latter represents a quality of immeasurable, desireless action where work is done out of joy and passion rather than desperation or a need for results.