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It is Buddhist wisdom that we all suffer from a common fundamental delusion.
The fundamental delusion: There is something out there that will make me happy and fulfilled forever.
Our desires validate and reinforce this delusion. Therefore we need to reevaluate how we view desires.
Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.
Most people Naval argues don’t see desires in this way. We are go about desiring things all day then wonder why we’re unhappy.
It is wise to view desires in this sense and select your ones very carefully. And not too many at a time.
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