Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life
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- Jun 1, 2021
- #Psychology #Business #Marketing
A groundbreaking exploration of why we want what we want, and a toolkit for freeing ourselves from chasing unfulfilling desires.
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Number of Pages: 304
ISBN: 1250262488
ISBN-13: 9781250262486
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Andrew Wilkinson @AndrewWilkinson
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Oct 21, 2021
I read a book that blew my mind a little and I can’t stop telling people about it. It explains why so many people dedicate their lives to achieving things that make them miserable. This might sound crazy, but an unseen force is pushing you towards empty and unfulfilling goals…
Andrew Wilkinson @AndrewWilkinson
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Oct 21, 2021
One way to think about it is the old adage: "You are the sum of your five best friends" Choose carefully, and don't spend time with people whose lives/desires don't line up with your intrinsic desires. There's a lot more to it, but that's the gist. Read the book, it's great: