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#138 Luke Burgis: The Power of Mimetic Desire

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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The Flywheel of Desire: Understanding the Cumulative Effect of Desires

Desires have a cumulative effect and one desire leads to another. To keep track of your changing desires, it's important to maintain a desired journal. Life often chokes off positive desires, so it's essential to remember what you want and not forget about it. The fly wheel of desire works when you genuinely desire something and it becomes effortless. Understanding the path-dependent nature of desires can set us up for success in achieving them.

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