The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd #153 Beyond Mimetic Desires - Luke Burgis on the temptations of conformity, contemplating life in Starbucks, thick desires and thin desires, letting go of control, the importance of play, learning from different work cultures, his stay in Rome and becoming a father
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Jul 3, 2023 
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Parental Scripts
- Luke Burgis's parents initially embraced uncertainty (truck driving, art).
- They later sought stability, influencing his early “get serious” script.
Guidance Counselor
- Luke's guidance counselor suggested unambitious colleges, ignoring Luke's NYC dreams.
- This sparked Luke's self-reliance and defiance of conventional advice.
Safe Route & Blame
- Following the safe route offers a sense of security and blame avoidance.
- CEOs hiring McKinsey exemplifies this, as it provides cover if things fail.