Infinite Loops Derek Sivers (Part Two) — Just Do The Thing [BONUS EPISODE] (EP.186)
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Oct 26, 2023 
Entrepreneur and author Derek Sivers returns for Part Two of the conversation. Topics include curiosity, reframing problems, the best choice commitment, and just doing the thing. Derek shares two things he would say to the world as emperor, encouraging people to consider other perspectives and start humbly.
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Multiple Perspectives and Opposites
- Consider multiple perspectives to challenge assumptions and foster growth.
- Defining things by their opposites helps clarify beliefs and explore alternatives.
William Blake's View of Reality
- William Blake viewed reality as a mental construct, not an external truth.
- He encouraged understanding concepts through their opposites, like 'prisons built with bricks of law, brothels with bricks of religion'.
Counteracting Biases
- Acknowledge personal biases to achieve a more balanced perspective.
- Counteract inherent biases by deliberately assuming you are below average.