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Psychologists, philosophers, and religions all agree on one thing. Helping others is a better path to happiness than helping only yourself. Giving makes you happier than receiving. People with strong social ties live longer, healthier, happier lives. The most miserable people are self-absorbed.
How to Live
Derek Sivers
Buyers are always interested in how the world is changing and that makes them interested in trends. Media, blogs, magazines and books cover trends because they are new and interesting to read about. Buyers also worry about disruption and will often be looking to understand new technology and capabilities that they might need to know about or take advantage of for competitive reasons.
Trends can help customers understand why a product is important right now.
Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning So Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It
Dunford, April [Dunford, April]
Of course not all sex is a manifestation of Resistance. In my experience, you can tell by the measure of hollowness you feel afterward. The more empty you feel, the more certain you can be that your true motivation was not love or even lust but Resistance. It goes without saying that this principle applies to drugs, shopping, masturbation, TV, gossip, alcohol, and the consumption of all products containing fat, sugar, salt, or chocolate.