{"title":"Luke Burgis","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuke Burgis explores the intricate dynamics of desire and human behaviour, offering readers insightful perspectives on personal growth and motivation. His works delve into the challenges of finding meaning and happiness in a complex world, making his writing relevant to those interested in \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to engaging adult readers, Burgis also reaches younger audiences through thoughtfully crafted children's books, combining meaningful themes with accessible storytelling. His collection invites reflection and encourages a deeper understanding of oneself and others across all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wanting-by-luke-burgis-9781800750647","title":"Wanting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumans don't desire anything independently. Human desire is mimetic - we imitate what other people want. This affects the way we choose partners, friends, careers, clothes, and travel destinations. Mimetic desire is responsible for the formation of our very identities. It explains the enduring relevancy of Shakespeare's plays, why Peter Thiel decided to be the first investor in Facebook, and why our world is growing more divided as it becomes more connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on his experience as an entrepreneur, teacher, and student of classical philosophy, Luke Burgis shares tactics that help turn blind wanting into intentional wanting - to be more in control of the things we want, and to find more meaning in our work and lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI love the book\u003c\/em\u003e - Ryan Holiday\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA spellbinding read\u003c\/em\u003e - Adam Grant, author of \u003cem\u003eThink Again\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46534305186028,"sku":"9781800750647","price":19.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3606563482829.jpg?v=1749423835"},{"product_id":"wanting-by-luke-burgis-9781800750562","title":"Wanting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGravity affects every aspect of our physical being, but there's a psychological force just as powerful—yet almost nobody has heard of it. It's responsible for bringing groups of people together and pulling them apart, making certain goals attractive to some and not to others, and fueling cycles of anxiety and conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to French polymath René Girard, humans don't desire anything independently. Human desire is mimetic—we imitate what other people want. This affects the way we choose partners, friends, careers, clothes, and vacation destinations. Mimetic desire is responsible for the formation of our very identities. It explains why Peter Thiel decided to be the first investor in Facebook, the enduring relevancy of Shakespeare's plays, and why our world is growing more divided as it becomes more connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on his experience as an entrepreneur, teacher, and student of classical philosophy and theology, Burgis shares tactics that help turn blind wanting into intentional wanting—not by trying to rid ourselves of desire, but by desiring differently. It's possible to be more in control of the things we want, to achieve more independence from trends and bubbles, and to find more meaning in our work and lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe future will be shaped by our desires. \u003ci\u003eWanting\u003c\/i\u003e shows us how to desire a better one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487753617644,"sku":"9781800750562","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/adb5e00aa5dc3775db37daaff8cf3d6c.jpg?v=1775787797"},{"product_id":"the-one-and-the-ninety-nine-by-luke-burgis-9781035097760","title":"The One and the Ninety-Nine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you become your true self without losing everyone else?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe are living in an era of crisis where becoming a whole person means navigating constant external pressure. Some of us dissolve into group identities, while others withdraw into temporary and sometimes dangerous online collectives. Both are symptoms of the same problem: a fragmented sense of self in an age of mass influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe One and the Ninety-Nine\u003c\/em\u003e is your essential roadmap to forging a stable, authentic identity in the face of coercion and conformity. Through compelling and original insights, author Luke Burgis dives into philosophy, psychology, and personal experience, offering a clear guide for engaging with chaotic modern society. Discover how to build a values-driven life of meaning, not one dictated by external expectations, and thrive in the space between the one and the many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBurgis offers us a powerful call to action, and a guide to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReject passive conformity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRediscover the depth of your personality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChoose a life that is both truly personal and deeply connected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive freely, and comfortably. 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