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#668: Derek Sivers — The Joys of an Un-Optimized Life, Finding Paths Less Traveled, Creating Tech Independence (and Risks of the Cloud), Taking Giant Leaps, and Picking the Right “Game of Life”

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The Journey of Optimization and Spontaneity

This chapter recounts a nostalgic journey into the programming world through personal stories, including learning Ruby and the formation of an e-commerce platform. It explores the contrasting concepts of 'maximizing' versus 'satisficing' in life choices, as well as the significance of spontaneity and being open to unplanned experiences. The discussion emphasizes the value of embracing an 'unoptimized life' and the satisfaction that comes from accepting 'good enough' in certain aspects of decision-making.

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