The desire to accumulate is the desire to have more and to collect what is rare or valuable. To cultivate a desire to accumulate, all you have to do is spend time on social media looking at people who have more than you. Looking at those who have more free time as opposed to stuff is often healthier, as you will never be truly fulfilled by the latter, but you should still be careful to not overdo this form of purpose.
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