Why do some people feel the need to grow while others are fine staying „just fine“?

Why do some people have the inner drive to keep improving and learning (or self-developing like probably in this community :D), while others don’t?

Does it have to do with courage for introspection and self-reflection? Or with asking yourself the right questions or getting some distance from everyday life/ job and routine?

Recently I was wondering why it feels like moments of stillness make us listen to ourselves and our thoughts differently (and what happens when we realize we’re not where we want to be).

Are we afraid of the answers or of the changes that might be necessary? I’m a big believer that simple questions can open a (sometimes uncomfortable) door...

Which makes me wonder if feeling “just fine” is enough.

I know so many people that say „my life is okay and that‘s okay. No need to further search, improve, question or do anything about moving the needle only a millimeter“.

Still I think that all humans are secretly searching for something that feels more like purpose. What would it take to move from “life is okay” to “I feel fulfilled”?

In the end I think the will to change is about creating the mental space to think about these questions. I believe we won’t discover purpose while rushing from one task to another

So why do some people want to change and others don‘t and what are some of your tips and techniques to stay motivated on your journey? Reading? Introspection? Journaling?

Thanks!! :)