Pete Davis is a commitment superfan and an American civic advocate. In a world of infinite browsing, Pete's book "Dedicated" (2021) provides an alternative - making voluntary commitments. In the episode, we talk about the fears and joys of commitment, lessons from long-haul heroes, and how the concept relates to business and investing.

For more info about the podcast, go to the episode page.

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Episode Chapters

(03:51) [First question] - Feedback on and intro to the book

(05:19) What is infinite browsing mode and why is it dangerous?

(10:21) The fears of - and the case for - commitment

(18:07) Lessons from 50 long-haul commitment heroes

(21:49) Dedication, passion, and decision-making

(28:19) Learning the art and joys of commitment

(34:01) Six types of committers

(37:48) Evaluating someone's commitment

(41:56) Responsible business for all stakeholders

(47:29) Maintenance > Innovation

(50:43) Dealing with losses

(53:13) How to find Pete and the book

(53:49) Pete's inspirational literature

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Books Mentioned

(08:17) The Paradox of Choice - Barry Schwartz (2004)

(08:48) Suicide - Émile Durkheim (1897)

(12:29) Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion - Robert Cialdini (1984)

(53:49) I and Thou - Martin Buber (1923) & The Gift - Lewis Hyde (1983)

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Articles Mentioned

(17:34) Saying "no" - Grace Bonney (2012)

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More on Pete Davis:

Pete's book: Dedicated

Pete's twitter: https://twitter.com/PeteDDavis

Pete's website: https://petedavis.org/

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Disclaimer

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#3 Pete Davis: The Case for Commitment

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