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#802 - Arthur Brooks - How To Stop Feeling Lost & Find Your True Purpose

Modern Wisdom

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Exploring Aquinas' Four Idols and Finding Purpose

The chapter discusses Aquinas' four idols - money, power, pleasure, and fame - as driving forces behind behaviors, prompting listeners to identify their dominant idol. It explores giving money as a source of purpose, challenges of materialism, and reflections on contentment with fewer possessions. The conversation also touches on finding meaning in life, nurturing personal success traits, and guiding young adults towards discovering purpose through introspection.

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