“Materialism, to some extent, requires that the consumer is not fully present or happy. In the moments of a spending frenzy you feel more alive so you spend, spend, spend in the pursuit of happiness. For a short period the acquisition of clothes, shoes, a house, a car, a new kitchen, anchors your life into some place of meaning.”
― The Second Circle: How to Use Positive Energy for Success in Every Situation
― The Second Circle: How to Use Positive Energy for Success in Every Situation
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