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Luke Burgis on Mimetic Desire and Getting What You Want in Life

The Daily Stoic

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The Cycle of Desire and the Pursuit of Fulfillment

This chapter delves into the nature of desire and the models people strive to emulate, highlighting the irony of seeking fulfillment through external achievements. It also discusses how social media intensifies this cycle, urging listeners to appreciate their own lives instead of coveting the lives of others.

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