CNN's Richard Quest talks about the idea of 'memetic desire' He says people want things they don't actually want, but because other people do. The more complex form would be if you're in a social group where those who are all into wine or comedians and theyall want a netflick special. Whatever the people you surround yourself with end up wanting as well. But what's fascinating about it is that most people don't intrinsically actually want those thing.
My guest is businessman and investor Andrew Wilkinson, who has made a successful career out of channeling his entrepreneurial spirit, but he knows that sometimes that energy can be a double-edged sword.
We discuss the lessons learned acquiring 40 companies, why he struggled to find happiness and what changed, mimetic desire, competing with venture-backed companies, hiring and firing CEOs, getting back up after million dollar mistakes, and so much more.
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