Investing by the Books: #3 Pete Davis: The Case for Commitment
Investing By The Books
2021-08-24
13:38
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.
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Eddie Palmgren
Niklas Sävås
Episode Notes
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)
Articles Mentioned
17:34 Saying “no” – Grace Bonney (2012)
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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