49. Desire: Is Wanting Inherently Bad?

Dennis Rox: Confessional Self-Improvement & Psychology · Dec 23, 2022 · 1h 29m

Does the mere act of wanting something start a countdown to your own unhappiness?

In this episode, the crew prepares to "get out of the philosophy bubble" and back into the laboratory of real life. We explore the high cost of desire and why Eldar believes that the moment you want something, you start a "timer of suffering." From Toliy’s journey of developing a new character beyond the "lab" to Mike’s call to "saddle the horse" and take control of a life running amok, we dive into what it means to live an examined life. We revisit the myth-busting truth about self-love and discipline…