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Interesting question, Natalie -- because I think it highlights two different business and life philosophies. One isn't better or worse -- they're just two opposite "drivers."

You seem to be inwardly-focused. You're examining your business and your life from your perspective (I'm drawing that conclusion because your post uses the word "I" 33 times). You're questioning your personal success, satisfaction, and contentment (should I be happy with what I have, or strive to do better?). There's nothing wrong with having that perspective or asking those questions. It's what "stokes your fire" and gets you up in the morning. It works for you.

I am more outwardly-focused. I constantly question whether the team members I lead, the clients I serve, and the people I've taught are successful, satisfied, and contented. Are they happy with what they have, or do they believe things could be better? If it's the latter, it means that I still have worthwhile work to do. That's what gets me up in the morning. For me, real "contentment" comes from other people's acknowledgments that I've made a contribution that helped them in some way. Those acknowledgments might range from a timely payment for services to a handshake or hug with a sincere "thank you" -- but the moment I receive it is when I feel most satisfied -- and then, I get back to work (my batteries fully recharged).

The point is, what you should do or I should do or anyone should do is probably "built-in" to our heads, hearts, and spirits. It isn't (and shouldn't be) the same for every person, but I think all of us generally have a good sense of whether we're on the right track, slightly off-course, or totally lost on our individual journeys. Once we've assessed that, the thing that really matters most is what we decide to do next.

Congratulations on your success, and enjoy your cruise!

Lighthouse,
Yes this morning I was focusing on myself, and was taking a few moments to see what "my" needs are and if 'I'm" doing what "I" need to be doing, it was early this morning and I just thought hmmm maybe it's time to take a few mintues to evaluate myself if I'm not on the right track how can I lead my team? Trust me I help my team soo much and am always there to tell them where they at where they need to be and keep them motivated it's not always an "I" with me I hope you realize where I'm coming from.
My husband always tells me I put I in my blogs too much but it when says tell us about yourself I have a hard time not saying I all the time. LOL thank you for pointing out how many I's I used my husband will get a good laugh from this one.
Anyway thank you for your comments I hope you have a fabulous day :o)

Natalie, please don't think I was suggesting that you are self-centered or anything (I don't know you or anything about you.) I did understand the nature of your inward evaluation, and took it to be exactly that -- I just also found it to be an interesting contrast to what was driving me at that moment, and that contrast what I was trying to illustrate relative to the question you posed. Honestly, your approach can be "healthier" than mine a good portion of the time, but as I said, there's really no "right" or "wrong" or "good" or "bad" -- just different people with different needs and motivators.

I have often heard it said that I will never be satisfied...this may be true.