Desire as a motivator for achievement and even for survival isn't a bad thing. It's when desire drives us to grab more than our share or harm others that issues arise.

When denial is in play, a person simply refuses to recognize the truth, no matter how apparent.

...frankly, many times, the people that we resent either have no idea about it or could care less.

Our reputations are so out of our control that it's laughable how much time and effort so many of us put into trying to "control" them.

If you are worrying about reputation, you are taking time away from doing the things that really matter.

A life lived mired in resentment is one that is lived primarily in the past and this is never one that is filled with joy.

The more "things" I have, the more time I spend thinking about them, moving them around, fixing them, looking for them, or upgrading them.

The ego is never satisfied. So, if you're not satisfied with what you have right now, consider what is driving you.

When relying solely on ego, we are given many messages that are contrary to the achievement of that happy and fulfilling life that most of us actually desire.