Aspiration (The Sims 4)

Aspiration is the lifelong goal of a Sim in The Sims 4. The aspiration feature is similar to lifetime wish in The Sims 3, and both aspiration and lifetime want in The Sims 2. When selecting for a Sim an aspiration from one of the 10 categories, a bonus trait related to that same category is also given to the Sim.

Similar to The Sims 2 aspiration system, The Sims 4 allows the player to select from the 10 available aspirations once a Sim becomes a teen, and children have more generic "Grow Up" aspirations unique to their age group. Unlike The Sims 2 or The Sims 3, the player may change an active Sim's aspiration at any time, without having to use cheats or special objects, or purchase game rewards.

List of Aspirations

 * Athletic
 * Bodybuilder - This Sim wants to work and become as strong as they can be!
 * Bonus Trait: High Metabolism - It is easier to stay fit and trim when you have High Metabolism.


 * Creativity
 * Painter Extraordinaire - This Sim wants his/her life to be all about art and painting!
 * Musical Genius - This Sim wants to be an expert musician and songwriter!
 * Bestselling Author - This Sim wants to write books and become a famous author!
 * Bonus Trait: Muser - Musers get better boosts to their skills when they're inspired.


 * Deviance
 * Public Enemy - This Sim wants to make enemies and be a famous criminal!
 * Chief of Mischief - This Sim is all about pranks and mayhem!
 * Bonus Trait: Dastardly - Dastardly Sims perform stronger and more successful mean interactions.


 * Family
 * Successful Lineage - This Sim wants to have a family that succeeds in life!
 * Big Happy Family - This Sim wants to build a large, loving household!
 * Bonus Trait: Domestic - Domestic Sims will see their family relationships grow stronger faster.


 * Food
 * Master Chef - This Sim wants to master the Culinary Arts!
 * Master Mixologist - This Sim wants to know everything there is to know about Mixology!
 * Bonus Trait: Essence of Flavor - Sims with the Essence of Flavor make higher quality food and drink.


 * Fortune
 * Fabulously Wealthy - This Sim wants to get rich and have a successful career!
 * Mansion Baron - This Sim is all about owning the biggest, fanciest home!
 * Bonus Trait: Business Savvy - Business Savvy Sims earn more than the standard rate from careers.


 * Knowledge
 * Renaissance Sim - This Sim wants to be good at many things at once!
 * Nerd Brain - This Sim wants to be both book smart and handy!
 * Computer Whiz - This Sim wants to know everything about computers, from playing games to Careers!
 * Bonus Trait: Quick Learner - Quick Learners build all Skills faster.


 * Love
 * Hopeful Romantic - This Sim wants to play the field and go on all sorts of dates with people!
 * Soulmate - This Sim wants to find and live a rewarding life with "The One"!
 * Bonus Trait: Alluring - Alluring Sims are more successful at romance than others.


 * Nature
 * Freelance Botantist - This Sim wants to grow plants and become an expert Gardener!
 * The Curator - This Sim wants to collect everything this world has to offer!
 * The Angling Ace - This Sim wants to know everything about fishing!
 * Outdoor Enthusiast - Outdoor Enthusiasts want to experience everything nature has to offer! To complete this Aspiration, Sims will have to complete a series of milestones like leveling up in the Herbalism Skill, identifying plants, and more. Check the Aspiration panel for more information.
 * Bonus Trait: Collector - Collectors can find rare collectibles more often.


 * Popularity
 * Joke Star - This Sim wants to tell jokes and become an famous comedian!
 * Party Animal - This Sim wants to throw and attend amazing parties!
 * Friend to the World - This Sim wants to make and keep as many friends as they can!
 * Bonus Trait: Gregarious - Gregarious Sims build friendly relationships faster.


 * Children's
 * Artistic Prodigy - The child's wants are geared towards developing the Creativity skill.
 * Rambunctious Scamp - The child's wants are geared towards developing the Motor skill.
 * Social Butterfly - The child's wants are geared towards developing the Social skill.
 * Whiz Kid - The child's wants are geared towards developing the Mental skill.
 * Bonus Trait: None