I used to say the highest attainment in life was inner growth. Then I saw a TJ Kirkland interview where he casually, offhand, mentioned that what we all want is piece of mind. And I was shocked that after a life of seeking for truths I hadn't ever grasped this simple one.
I even often said that if I could possibly believe that after this life there was nothing I'd kill myself today as "nothing" sounds pretty peaceful compared to this hellish planet (where I live a very blessed life). So somewhere I even yearned for peace above all else (yes, there are better ways to enjoy peace than perpetual nothingness but if it was as close as I'd get to ideal peace I'd happily take it).
Yet I never realized until TJ said it, that the one true thing we all want is inner peace. And that the man who is at inner peace with himself and life is way harder to shake or trouble than anyone else.
So well said on your part. Agree fully.