Acharya Prashant addresses the thought that "things will work out somehow." He begins by stating that, of course, every desire wants its fulfillment, and hope is the very substance of the mind. Whenever there is a desire, one naturally wants it to materialize and for things to work out. However, he posits that the more important question is not whether the desire will be fulfilled, but rather, whose desire it is and where it is coming from. He emphasizes that the nature of desire is to seek its own completion, but one must first investigate the origin of that desire. To illustrate this, he uses the example of a terrorist. A terrorist desires to kill, which in his own view might be a righteous war against a sinister enemy, but in another's view, it is cold-blooded murder. He mentions Ajmal Kasab, who was only 17 when he committed his acts, believing he was doing the right thing and fulfilling his deepest desire to bring havoc upon the enemy. Acharya Prashant questions whether Kasab truly knew the source of his desire, pointing out that he was likely indoctrinated from a very young age. This desire was not his own but was implanted in him. He extends this inquiry to the audience, asking if they truly know the source of their own desires—for a particular career, a mobile phone, or a life partner. He explains that society, family, advertising, and media constantly condition people, making them believe that these externally imposed desires are their own. He uses the metaphor of a master and his sheep. The master convinces the sheep they are not sheep but individuals with their own desires, which makes them easier to control and slaughter. This is the most dangerous form of conditioning, where one mistakes it for their own individuality. Acharya Prashant concludes by highlighting the importance of inquiring into the entire process of desiring. The intelligent mind, before pursuing a desire, first pauses to look at it carefully and objectively. He advises looking into the source of desires, their fleeting nature, and what prompts them. This inquiry does not require a special method; it is a simple, direct, and honest look at oneself. The first step to freedom is freedom from conditioning, which begins by questioning whether a desire is truly one's own.