Want Quote by Temitope Owosela
““I don't want to get what I want; but, what I need through what I want; but, everything still involves around what I want. Because what I want is what i need; and, what I need is what I want””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal Development Podcast, 2021
Desires and needs intertwine; what we want often fulfills what we need.
In simple terms: What we want can be what we need.
Key Takeaway
Align goals with deeper needs.
Themes
self‑awareness
motivation
psychology
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- relationship counseling
- personal growth
Key Concepts
needs theory
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate true needs from fleeting wants?
- Can aligning wants and needs improve satisfaction?
A Different Perspective
Risk of rationalizing any desire as a need.
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