The theory of Mimetic Desire

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The theory of Mimetic Desire

FromThe Pursuit of Awesome with Charlie Harary

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May 17, 2022

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Charlie explains why our desires shift based on other people’s acquisitions.
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May 17, 2022

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How to reflect on a regular basis: We seem to be “too busy” to reflect on these days. But what is life if we can’t review our successes and failures? Charlie recommends taking time every week to create action steps to appreciate our strengths and improve other aspects of our lives. Next S... by The Pursuit of Awesome with Charlie Harary
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Leave a message for your future self: We look back on their past because we want to remember how core moments felt. We can make these flashbacks more purposeful by learning a lesson and leaving a message for our future selves. Charlie recommends leaving a voice memo or writing down how you f... by The Pursuit of Awesome with Charlie Harary
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Embracing Responsibility: We are responsible for creating positivity in our relationships. When we make a commitment, become parents, or take the wheel of a car, for example, we must remember our spiritual duty to lift each other up and stay diligent. Go to momentumunlimited.org/... by The Pursuit of Awesome with Charlie Harary
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You get what you give: In this episode, Charlie discusses the science of the soul — aka spirituality. We constantly seek spiritual connections and will go through lengths to get them. But what if we dedicated short amounts of time every day to make that connection and give tha... by The Pursuit of Awesome with Charlie Harary
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The theory of Mimetic Desire

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