EPISODE · Jan 31, 2026 · 11 MIN
3896: Three Things We All Need to Know About Desire by David Cain of Raptitude on Human Longing
from Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement · host Justin Malik
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3896: David Cain reveals how our desires, though fleeting and often irrational, quietly shape our choices and quality of life. By learning to recognize their temporary nature and the discomfort they bring, we can free ourselves from impulsive decisions and build healthier habits grounded in awareness. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.raptitude.com/217/7/three-things-we-all-need-to-know-about-desire/ Quotes to ponder: "Desires begin vanishing as soon as they arrive, yet our responses to them can have far reaching consequences." "You’ve experienced millions of desires and there will be millions more." "If you pay attention to wanting itself, it’s a tense, breath-shortening feeling, one that makes the present moment a lot less tolerable." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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