SHOW NOTES
- 0:00 Show Introduction
- 2:52 The rise of consumerism
- 6:00 The psychology of materialism
- 8:24 Symbolic Self-Completion
- 9:48 The role social media plays
- 11:51 The importance of intangible things
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*The High Price of Materialism by Tim Kasser
*The 5 am Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.
* The American Paradox: Spiritual Hunger in an Age of Plenty by David G. Myers
Check out John’s past episode on how to avoid living a pinball life. Catch up with Episode 25.
Are you having trouble prioritizing your time? John discusses the I Don’t Have Time Syndrome in Episode 27.
Is the Hustle Culture is Making You Miserable? John explores this in-depth in Episode 70.
Suppose you missed our interview with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas On How To Improve Your Inner Self-Confidence. Don’t panic! You can catch up by downloading it here.
About John R. Miles

John R. Miles is a globally recognized high-performance coach, life and business strategist, military veteran, and one of the most-watched quoted and followed personal growth trainers globally. John is a highly sought-after speaker, coach, author and makes frequent media appearances to discuss how to live intentionally by being our authentic self! He is passionate about being the catalyst who helps individuals expand into the most excellent version of themselves, unlocking the most legendary life possible.
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