The Desire to be Great - Deepstash

The Desire to be Great

Sigmund Freud, a renowned psychologist who explored the human psyche and subconsciousness, posited that all human actions can be traced back to two fundamental motivations: the sex drive and the desire to be great.

For some individuals, the need for validation is so strong that a simple compliment can be enough to forge a new friendship.

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How To win Friends and Influence People about overcoming challenges in everyday social life and becoming a more pleasant human being for new friendships to arise.

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