S2E2: Commitment

In this episode, I speak with Pete Davis, author of Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing about the dangers of keeping your options open, lessons we can learn from famous “long haul heroes,” and how choosing to commit to something outside of yourself can change your life. Highlights 0:45 – Why commitment matters 5:30 – An introduction to Infinite Browsing Mode 12:30 – How commitment makes everything better 16:30 – Vocation and professionalism, i.e. commitment at work 25:30 – Why we’re stuck in Infinite Browsing Mode 30:30 – The importance of compromise and the role of depth vs. substance 35:00 – How to choose where to commit: six types of commitment (citizens, patriots, builders, stewards, artisans, and companions) and specific practices to find your way (lowering the bar, Ignatian discernment, experience) 42:30 – How to maintain your commitments in a world full of browsing 48:30 – Whether you have to “succeed” for commitment to be worthwhile 53:00 – More advice on getting started Resources Pete’s 2018 Harvard Commencement speech Pete’s book: Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing The Democracy Policy Network Pete’s podcast: This is What Democracy Looks Like Cal Newport’s So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love Get in touch Newsletter: chrisbordoni.com/newsletter LinkedIn: cbordoni Web: chrisbordoni.com