Aspirations help guide Sims over the long term. While each Sim is given an Aspiration during the creation process, it can be changed during the Sim’s life—whether the current Aspiration has been completed or not. Each Aspiration consists of four levels. Two to three requirements must be completed at each level to advance to the next. Once a Sim has completed all four levels of the Aspiration, they earn a trait as a reward—one that can be gained in no other way. You also earn Satisfaction Points when completing each level.
You can check on the requirements for a Sim’s current level of Aspiration by clicking on the star icon in the screen’s lower right corner to open up the Aspiration window. This checklist helps keep you focused on what Sims should be working on.
Sometimes as you are playing with Sims, you decide that you want to go in a different direction than when you created them and gave them an Aspiration. Not to worry. Open up the Aspiration window down at the screen’s bottom right and click on the Select New Aspiration button. This opens a menu where you can not only choose a different Aspiration, but view the requirements of each. As your Sims live their lives, they may complete requirements for Aspirations they have not yet selected. Therefore, when choosing a new Aspiration, go through them all to see those for which your Sims already have a head start. If you select a new Aspiration and you’ve already completed some levels, you get the Satisfaction Points for those levels right away. Let’s take a look at all of the Aspirations, their requirements, and their rewards.
Athletic Category
Bonus Trait: High Metabolism—It is easier to stay fit and trim when you have High Metabolism.
Bodybuilder
Rewards Trait: Long Lived—Long Lived lets Sims live longer lives, barring any accidents.
Basic Trainer
- Work out for 8 total hours.
- Own 2 pieces of workout equipment.
Exercise Demon
- Go jogging for 10 total hours.
- Push the limits for 1 hour while energized.
- Work out at 3 different lots.
Fit to a T
- Show off for 15 Sims.
- Reach level 6 Fitness skill.
- Spend 50 hours exercising.
Bodybuilder
- Mentor 15 Sims in Fitness at the gym.
- Achieve level 10 Fitness skill.
- Reach Sims maximum body potential.
Creativity Category
Bonus Trait: Muser—Musers get better boosts to their skills when they’re inspired.
Painter Extraordinaire
Rewards Trait: Expressionistic—Expressionistic Sims have captured the essence of feeling, and can create highly emotional works of art regardless of their actual mood!
Ill at Easel
- Start 3 paintings while Inspired.
- Paint for 5 hours.
Fine Artist
- Reach level 5 Painting skill.
- Sell 10 paintings to collectors or art galleries.
- Complete 3 emotional paintings.
Brushing with Greatness
- View or admire 30 paintings.
- Complete 10 excellent paintings.
- Have 25 paintings on display.
Painter Extraordinaire
- Achieve level 10 Painting skill.
- Complete 5 masterpieces.
- Have sold §1,000 worth of art to Collectors or Art Gallery.
Bestselling Author
Rewards Trait: Poetic—Poetic Sims can capture life itself in a book, and wield it to bring back someone they’ve lost.
Fledge-linguist
- Write 2 books.
- Beat writer’s block.
Competent Wordsmith
- Write for 3 straight hours while Inspired.
- Have written for 15 total hours.
- Write 5 good books.
Novelest Novelist
- Reach level 7 Writing skill.
- Publish 10 books.
- Write 3 excellent books.
Bestselling Author
- Achieve level 10 Writing skill.
- Complete 5 bestsellers.
- Have earned §25,000 in royalties publishing books.
Musical Genius
Rewards Trait: Piper—Pipers know an arsenal of songs that have significant power over others.
Tone Deaf
- Practice music for 6 hours.
- Listen to music for 4 hours.
Fine Tuned
- Achieve level 6 skill in an instrument.
- Earn §100 playing for tips.
- Serenade a Sim while Flirty.
Harmonious
- Achieve level 8 skill in an instrument.
- Write 4 songs.
- Earn §1000 from licensed songs.
Musical Genius
- Reach level 10 skill in an instrument.
- Have spent 100 hours playing musical instruments.
- Mentor others in music for 15 hours.
Deviance Category
Bonus Trait: Dastardly—Dastardly Sims perform stronger and more successful mean interactions.
Public Enemy
Rewards Trait: Mastermind—Masterminds know just the right things to say to cause anger, sadness, and jealousy in their opponents.
Mostly Harmless
- Perform 25 mean or mischievous interactions.
- Be disliked by 3 Sims.
Neighborhood Nuisance
- Be disliked by 10 Sims.
- Insult 10 Sims.
- Be despised by 2 neighbors.
Criminal Mind
- Become an adult.
- Reach level 4 Criminal career.
- Get into 10 fights while angry.
Public Enemy
- Pickpocket 20 Sims.
- Reach level 8 Criminal career.
- Have declared 5 enemies.
Chief of Mischief
Rewards Trait: Tormentor—Tormentors can sabotage almost anything, be it an object or another Sim’s best efforts.
Mostly Harmless
- Perform 25 mean or mischievous interactions.
- Be disliked by 3 Sims.
Artful Trickster
- Perform voodoo 5 times.
- Perform 5 mischievous interactions while Playful.
- Achieve level 5 Mischief skill.
Professional Prankster
- Pull 10 pranks.
- Try hacking 3 times.
- Reach level 8 Mischief skill.
Chief of Mischief
- Clog drains at 5 different homes.
- Hack successfully 10 times.
- Achieve level 10 Mischief skill.
Family Category
Bonus Trait: Domestic—Domestic Sims will see their familial relationships grow stronger and faster.
Successful Lineage
Rewards Trait: Vicarious—By being Vicarious, your children’s skill gains can contribute to your own.
Readily a Parent
- Become an adult.
- Spend §1,000 on kid’s stuff.
Caregiver
- Read to a child for 3 total hours.
- Become a parent.
- Socialize with your child 20 times.
Trusted Mentor
- Help a child with homework 3 times.
- Have a child earn an A in high school.
- Have a child max any skill.
Successful Lineage
- Mentor your child 10 times.
- Have a child complete an Aspiration.
- Have a child or grandchild reach the top of a career.
Big Happy Family
Rewards Trait: Patriarch—Patriarchs provide skill boosts whenever they are around their children.
Readily a Parent
- Become an adult.
- Spend §1,000 on kid’s stuff.
Caregiver
- Read to a child for 3 total hours.
- Become a parent.
- Socialize with your child 20 times.
Loving Guardian
- Be a parent to a child with 5 friends.
- Be friends with 3 of your children.
- Adopt a child.
Big Happy Family
- Have a child get married.
- Have 4 grandchildren.
- Become good friends with 4 children or grandchildren.
Food Category
Bonus Trait: Essence of Flavor—Sims with the Essence of Flavor make higher quality food and drink.
Master Chef
Rewards Trait: Fresh Chef—Fresh Chefs always make the highest quality food, and it never spoils!
Aluminum Chef
- Cook 5 Excellent meals.
- Make 5 large orders of grilled cheese.
Captain Cook
- Achieve level 5 Cooking skill.
- Cook 10 meals while Inspired.
- Earn Silver at a Dinner Party event.
Culinary Artist
- Become an adult.
- Reach level 5 in Culinary career.
- Create 8 types of Excellent food.
Master Chef
- Cook 20 Excellent large meals.
- Reach level 5 Gourmet Cooking skill.
- Cook 5 gourmet dishes at a single event.
Master Mixologist
Rewards Trait: Potion Master—Potion Masters can mix potent drinks which can sway the drinker’s emotions.
Bar Tenderfoot
- Mix 20 drinks.
- Own a bar and 2 barstools.
Electric Mixer
- Reach level 5 Mixology skill.
- Mix 10 drinks at a single social event.
- Mix 3 different excellent drinks.
Beverage Boss
- Become an adult.
- Join the Mixology branch of the Culinary career.
- Reach level 7 in Mixology skill.
Master Mixologist
- Reach level 10 in Mixology skill.
- Mix 10 Excellent drinks while inspired.
- Create 10 types of Excellent drinks.
Fortune Category
Bonus Trait: Business Savvy—Business Savvy Sims earn more than the standard rate from careers.
Fabulously Wealthy
Rewards Trait: Shrewd—Shrewd Sims receive a direct deposit each week based on their household funds.
Going for Not Broke
- Have earned §10,000.
- Have §10,000 in reserve.
Learning Earning
- Become an adult.
- Reach level 5 in any career.
- Have §25,000 in reserve.
Well-off
- Have earned §75,000.
- Reach level 8 of any career.
Fabulously Wealthy
- Have earned §200,000.
- Have §100,000 in reserve.
Mansion Baron
Rewards Trait: Thrifty—Thrifty Sims receive a 10% rebate on all Build Mode purchases made each week. Rebates will be directly applied to the household funds.
Estate of the Art
- Have a home worth §50,000.
- Own 15 pieces of art.
The Great Landscaper
- Have a home worth §100,000.
- Purchase §5,000 worth of Landscaping.
Home Renovator
- Have a home worth §200,000.
- Own 30 windows.
Mansion Baron
- Have a home worth §350,000.
- Purchase 20 columns.
Knowledge Category
Bonus Trait: Quick Learner—Quick Learners build all skills a little bit faster.
Renaissance Sim
Rewards Trait: Professorial—Professorial Sims can write helpful manuals about any skill they’re well-versed in.
Prudent Student
- Finish reading 3 books.
- Achieve level 4 Logic skill.
Jack of Some Trades
Pantologist
Renaissance Sim
Computer Whiz
Rewards Trait: Webmaster—Webmasters get the most out of their computers, unlocking extremely useful ways to use them.
With the Program
- Practice programming for 10 total hours.
- §3,000 worth of electronics.
Technically Adept
- Maintain focus for 2 straight hours of video gaming.
- Achieve level 5 Programming skill.
Computer Geek
- Become an adult.
- Reach level 2 of the Tech Guru career.
- Make 3 video games or apps.
Computer Whiz
- Reach level 5 of the Tech Guru career.
- Have earned §5,000 from livestreaming or gaming tournaments.
- Have spent 100 hours on the computer.
Nerd Brain
Rewards Trait: Handy—Handy Sims can instantly fix and upgrade any object.
Prudent Student
- Finish reading 3 books.
- Achieve level 4 Logic skill.
Erudite
- Win 5 games of chess.
- Finish reading 8 books.
- Achieve level 6 Logic skill.
Rocket Scientist
- Reach level 3 Rocket Science skill.
- Launch or upgrade a rocket 5 times.
- Own a rocketship.
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- Achieve level 10 Logic skill.
- Finish reading 15 books.
- Fix or upgrade 15 objects.
Love Category
Bonus Trait: Alluring—Alluring Sims are more successful at romance than others.
Serial Romantic
Rewards Trait: Player—Players will never cause other Sims to get jealous, no matter what they do.
Amore Amateur
- Initiate 10 successful kisses.
- Go on 2 dates.
Up to Date
- Reach level 5 Charisma skill.
- Earn Bronze on 3 dates.
- Break up with 2 Sims.
Romance Juggler
- Reach level 8 Charisma skill.
- Have a strong romantic relationship with 3 Sims at once.
- Kiss 10 Sims.
Serial Romantic
- Reach level 10 Charisma skill.
- Earn Gold on 5 dates.
- Have a strong romantic relationship with 5 Sims at once.
Soulmate
Rewards Trait: Companion—Sims with a Companion have special interactions with their spouse that help ease the trials of life.
Amore Amateur
- Initiate 10 successful kisses.
- Go on 2 dates.
Marriage Material
- Become an adult.
- Be married to your BFF.
Love Handler
- Earn Silver on 2 dates with your spouse.
- Achieve Soulmate relationship with your spouse.
- Apologize to your spouse while angry.
Soulmate
- Perform 200 romantic gestures with your spouse as Soulmates.
- Earn Gold on 3 dates with your spouse.
Nature Category
Bonus Trait: Collector—Collectors can find rare collectibles more often!
Freelance Botanist
Rewards Trait: Naturalist—Sims that are Naturalists don’t need to fear fire; it won’t touch them, and they can extinguish it with ease.
Naturewalker
- Plant something 10 times.
- Weed or water 10 plants.
Garden Variety
- Achieve level 5 Gardening skill.
- Evolve 10 different plants.
- Harvest from 20 different plants.
Nature Nurturer
- Achieve level 8 Gardening skill.
- Graft onto 10 plants.
- Fertilize 10 different plants.
Freelance Botanist
- Achieve level 10 in Gardening skill.
- Have 10 happy plants at once.
- Evolve 10 excellent plants.
Angling Ace
Rewards Trait: Angler’s Tranquility—Sims with Angler’s Tranquility will find that all of their problems seem to melt away while they are fishing.
Fish out of Water
- Catch 10 fish.
- Fish at 4 different locations.
Hooked
- Fish for 10 total hours.
- Catch 20 fish.
- Reach level 4 Fishing skill.
Reel Smart
- Mount or bowl 15 fish.
- Make 6 great catches.
- Reach level 7 Fishing skill.
Angling Ace
- Catch 20 fish using bait.
- Have fished for 100 hours.
- Reach level 10 Fishing skill.
The Curator
Rewards Trait: Appraiser—Appraisers can sell their collectibles for extra money.
Out and About
- Collect 10 different collectibles.
Gatherer
- Collect 8 crystals.
- Collect 8 frogs.
- Collect 4 fossils.
Treasure Hunter
- Send 10 items to the Geological Council.
- Breed 10 frogs.
- Collect 10 elements.
The Curator
- Find 5 MySims figurines.
- Collect 50 collectibles.
- Complete a collection.
Popularity Category
Bonus Trait: Gregarious—Gregarious Sims build friendly relationships faster.
Joke Star
Rewards Trait: Hilarious—Hilarious Sims can never go wrong with a joke, and have a few extra-special ones up their sleeve.
New in Town
- Introduce self to 10 Sims.
- Make 5 friends.
Stand-up Start-up
- Perform 20 successful funny interactions.
- Spend 10 hours writing jokes.
- Own a microphone.
Funny Businessman
- Have earned §2,500 from comedy routines.
- Write 5 comedy routines.
- Reach level 5 Comedy skill.
Joke Star
- Perform 100 funny interactions.
- Perform 20 comedy routines.
- Reach level 10 Comedy skill.
Friend of the World
Rewards Trait: Beloved—Everyone remembers a Beloved Sim! Their relationships never fade.
New in Town
- Introduce self to 10 Sims.
- Make 5 friends.
Well Liked
- Make a BFF.
- Meet someone new in 5 different locations.
- Be friends with 2 neighbors.
Super Friend
- Have 12 friends.
- Have 5 good friends.
- Achieve level 6 Charisma skill.
Friend of the World
- Have a friendly relationship with 25 Sims.
- Have 5 BFFs.
- Reach level 8 Charisma skill.
Party Animal
Rewards Trait: Perfect Host—Perfect Hosts get a boost to the score of any social event they throw.
New in Town
- Introduce self to 10 Sims.
- Make 5 friends.
Welcoming Host
- Throw 5 parties.
- Earn Silver on 3 social events.
Sir Gala Had
- Earn Silver on 3 thrown parties.
- Attend social events at 10 unique locations.
Party Animal
Children’s Aspirations
Artistic Prodigy (Creativity)
Rewards Trait: Creatively Gifted—Creatively Gifted Sims build adult creative skills faster.
Active Imagination
- Have an activity table.
- Draw 3 pictures while Inspired.
Daydreamer
- Reach level 5 Creativity skill.
- Tell 10 stories.
- Daydream 2 times.
Artistic Prodigy
- Play instruments for 10 total hours.
- Draw all 5 picture types on the activity table.
- Achieve level 10 Creativity skill.
Whiz Kid
Rewards Trait: Mentally Gifted—Mentally Gifted Sims build adult mental skills faster.
Precocious
- Win 5 games of chess.
- Be read to by an adult for 3 hours.
Junior Scientist
- Reach level 5 Mental skill.
- Read 3 books on your own.
- Finish homework 2 times while Focused.
Whiz Kid
- Achieve a grade of A at school.
- Craft 5 emotion potions.
- Achieve level 10 Mental skill.
Rambunctious Scamp
Rewards Trait: Physically Gifted—Physically Gifted Sims build adult physical skills faster.
Energetic
- Play on a jungle gym while Playful.
- Dance for 2 hours.
Agile Developer
- Reach level 5 Motor skill.
- Play video games for 10 total hours.
- Practice typing 3 times.
Rambunctious Scamp
- Make it across the monkey bars 10 times.
- Earn a high score on the typing game.
- Achieve level 10 Motor skill.
Social Butterfly
Rewards Trait: Socially Gifted—Socially Gifted Sims build adult social skills faster.
It is important for children to achieve at least one Aspiration before they age up. The rewards really help them out as teens and adults because they can build different types of skills faster.
Chatterbox
- Make a friend.
- Meet 10 new people.
Popular Kid
- Reach level 5 Social skill.
- Do 20 successful funny interactions.
- Make a BFF.
Social Butterfly
- Be friends with 5 other children.
- Be friends with 3 adults.
- Achieve level 10 Social skill.