Why do we want things we don’t need – and what to do about it
This article from James Clear (author of Atomic Habits) tells the story of famous French philosopher Denis Diderot, who lived nearly his entire life in poverty until his financial ‘woes’ were reversed at age 52. Upon newfound wealth, Diderot acquired a new robe, which when put side-by-side made his current possessions pale into insignificant and…