The Minimalists 419 | Unhappy Billionaires
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Nov 20, 2023 
Rey Flemings, concierge to the 1%, shares insights on the problem with luxury goods, finding happiness in what we already have, and society's obsession with home size. They discuss the burden of wealth, choosing to make less, desires of younger people, social media's influence, and simple recipes and minimalist insights.
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Diana's Dissatisfaction
- Diana, a new mom, decluttered her house and found initial happiness.
- However, she now obsessively shops for "better" replacements for items she kept.
The Success Condition
- The pursuit of "more" is ingrained in us, leading to a "success condition."
- This condition involves achieving wealth but finding it doesn't bring happiness.
The Human Condition
- The human condition unites us, regardless of wealth.
- We have an unlimited capacity for desire but limited resources, creating tension.