I would look at this from a different angle: do not pursue things just because other people claim[0] you will be happier upon acquisition; pursue the things that you have reasonable objective reason to believe will increase future you's effective range of possible actions.
You've got to
know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
[0] hint: sales managers love when their reps get into watches or boats or planes or "houses suitable for entertaining"...
In the year 2030 "You'll own nothing and you'll be happy. Whatever you want you'll rent and it'll be delivered by a drone." - economic and socio-political policies proposed by the World Economic Forum in June 2020
This resonates - a meaningful life is far important to pursue, and meaning for the most part is tangible - you know immediately when you are stuck in a rut, that means time for a change.
