Watch this if you feel like you’re behind in life

By Bill Jackson April 5, 2025 1 mins read 23378 Views

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Hey friends, if you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind, Luke Burgis’ book “Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire In Everyday Life” might just be the book you need. In this video, I summarise my key takeaways from this book. Enjoy! xx

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📕 Wanting by Luke Burgis: https://geni.us/7yfhhw

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Why We Feel Behind in Life
02:02 - Mimetic Desire and Where It Comes From
09:34 - Strategy 1: Identify Thick vs Thin Desires
12:01 - Strategy 2: Identify Your Michelin Stars
15:22 - Strategy 3: Set Boundaries With Unhealthy Mimetic Models
17:31- Strategy 4: Create Positive Flywheels of Desire