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    Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing
    Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing
    Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing
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    Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing

    Written by Pete Davis

    Narrated by Pete Davis

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    A profoundly inspiring and transformative argument that purposeful commitment and civic engagement can be a powerful force in today’s age of restlessness and indecision.

    Most of us have had this experience: browsing through countless options on Netflix, unable to commit to watching any given movie—and losing so much time skimming reviews and considering trailers that it’s too late to watch anything at all. In a book inspired by an idea first articulated in a viral commencement address, Pete Davis argues that this is the defining characteristic of the moment: keeping our options open. We are stuck in “Infinite Browsing Mode”—swiping through endless dating profiles without committing to a single partner, jumping from place to place searching for the next big thing, and refusing to make any decision that might close us off from an even better choice we imagine is just around the corner. This culture of restlessness and indecision, Davis argues, is causing tension in the lives of young people today: We want to keep our options open, and yet we yearn for the purpose, community, and depth that can only come from making deep commitments.

    In Dedicated, Davis examines this quagmire, as well as the counterculture of committers who have made it to the other side. He shares what we can learn from the “long-haul heroes” who courageously commit themselves to particular places, professions, and causes—who relinquish the false freedom of an open future in exchange for the deep fulfillment of true dedication. Weaving together examples from history, personal stories, and applied psychology, Davis’s “insightful without being preachy…guide to commitment should be on everyone’s reading list” (Booklist, starred review).
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateMay 4, 2021
    ISBN9781797126500
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    Pete Davis

    Pete Davis is a civic advocate from Falls Church, Virginia. He works on projects aimed at deepening American democracy and solidarity. Pete is the cofounder of the Democracy Policy Network, a state policy organization focused on raising up ideas that deepen democracy. In 2015, he cofounded Getaway, a company that provides simple, unplugged escapes to tiny cabins outside of major cities. His Harvard Law School graduation speech, “A Counterculture of Commitment,” has been viewed more than 30 million times.

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    • 3/5
      Great message/theme of the book. Being dedicated to a craft is an admirable thing. The narration isn’t good but it’s bearable. The authors voice is cracky and high but I appreciate him reading his own book, some voice lessons may help. The worst part is this book is way too “social justice-y”, wokeness is saturating culture. Overall, good idea to promote dedication in our internet age but execution was lacking.

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    • 5/5
      I heard about this book from Cal Newport podcast. I think the content is convincing, thought-provoking, and relevant.

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    • 3/5
      I really like the book’s main idea. However, the way he conveys his points puts too much overload in my mind. To get his point across, he gives too many examples from people of different walks of life, which is supposed to be good but the way he’s doing it is very tiring. It’s tiring in a way that to get his idea, you have to look at this, this, and then this example. Sometimes, with the examples, I feel like being buried with too much details. I feel like my mind’s attention is being thrown to look at different contexts instead of being able to just focus on a straight line of thought.
    • 5/5
      A must read for anyone who wants to improve their life