Markets are brutal. Not the “invisible hand” fairy tale that gets taught in Economics 101, but a gladiatorial arena where perception crushes reality. Selling a second-hand chair? It’s not just a chair—it’s your chair versus everyone else’s chair. Your price, your photos, your description are pitted against theirs in a relentless battle for attention.

We live in a world that glorifies pleasure and consumption. A quick scroll through social media reveals an endless parade of indulgences: exotic vacations, gourmet meals, luxury goods. On the flip side, there’s the minimalist crowd, practically fetishizing self-denial, their lives curated for maximum Spartan aesthetics.