Joshua Becker | Our Desires are Being Manipulated @JoshuaBecker | Uploaded March 2023 | Updated October 2024, 6 days ago.
Why do we buy stuff we don’t need in the first place? While unhealthy motivations may compel us to acquire and consume, we are not entirely to blame.
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Recent videos:
10 Simple Steps to Make the Most of Every Day
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Most popular videos:
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You can read more tips in my newest book, Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life:
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:43 Why do we buy more than we need?
1:47 The beginning of modern consumerism
4:29 7 steps to avoid falling for their tactics.
4:55 1. Recognize the selfish motivations.
5:06 2. Notice the manipulation.
5:38 3. Remember that happiness cannot be purchased.
6:02 4. Respect the finite nature of our lives.
6:17 5. Buy things for usefulness not status.
6:40 6. Remember there are greater pursuits in life.
7:00 7. Ground your mind.
7:16 Final Thoughts.
Why do we buy stuff we don’t need in the first place? While unhealthy motivations may compel us to acquire and consume, we are not entirely to blame.
---
Recent videos:
10 Simple Steps to Make the Most of Every Day
youtu.be/UwTn3abCmqI
How The Convenience Fallacy Contributes to Clutter in Our Home
youtu.be/exm90lOFSwU
---
Most popular videos:
3 Things to Buy to be Happier, According to Science
youtu.be/5p_sqQHdvcE
Top 10 Things to Declutter Right Now
youtu.be/mNF6KQR_NGg
---
You can read more tips in my newest book, Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life:
becomingminimalist.com/books
Read hundreds of articles on decluttering and owning less on the Becoming Minimalist blog.
---
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:43 Why do we buy more than we need?
1:47 The beginning of modern consumerism
4:29 7 steps to avoid falling for their tactics.
4:55 1. Recognize the selfish motivations.
5:06 2. Notice the manipulation.
5:38 3. Remember that happiness cannot be purchased.
6:02 4. Respect the finite nature of our lives.
6:17 5. Buy things for usefulness not status.
6:40 6. Remember there are greater pursuits in life.
7:00 7. Ground your mind.
7:16 Final Thoughts.
