Thinking for Yourself - The Eric Deems Show

2020 has solidified the importance of thinking for ourselves. Of course this is nothing new, but the idea has been exacerbated by events of the past year. In this episode, we explore an essay published by programmer, writer, and investor Paul Graham (link below) that's titled "How To Think For Yourself." The essay is thought-provoking, challenging, and one that I believe everyone should read...especially if they desire to control their lives proactively instead of reactively. To that end, Graham speaks about the difference between independent-minded versus conventional-minded people; Graham lays out his three components of independent-mindedness: 1. Fastidiousness about truth; 2. Resistance to being told what to think; 3. Curiosity. So, are you independent-minded or conventional-minded? It's worth your personal examination. Tune in, won't you? I'd love to hear from you. If you have a comment, idea, or answer to a question posed in the show, reach out at [email protected] or on social media: @EricDeemsShow. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE where podcasts are streamed. References: Paul Graham - http://www.paulgraham.com/think.html Tim Ferris - https://tim.blog/ Jonathan Haidt - https://jonathanhaidt.com/