Our core desires are powerful motivators, but they can also derail us. Our desire for love and acceptance has the greatest potential to inspire long-term loyalty, but it can also distract us if we get caught up in fantasy and intrigue.
Blindsets like fantasy, paranoia, and denial keep us from seeing what’s actually going on and can contribute to us getting derailed by our desires. Healthy competition is a potent driver to keep people united, but it can also create incentives for unethical behavior.
