The Daily Stoic The $17 MILLION Test of Integrity | John Amaechi (PT. 1)
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Oct 1, 2025 
Join John Amaechi, a former NBA player and now a psychologist, as he discusses the true worth of integrity, illustrated by his $17 million decision to prioritize principles over profit. John shares his journey from basketball to psychology, emphasizing that your job shouldn't define you. He reflects on the loss of joy in professional sports and warns against letting identity become entangled with occupation. With insights on the long-term value of integrity, he challenges listeners to consider the sacrifices and rewards of living a principled life.
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Decide What You Won't Do For Money
- Examine your limits and decide what you will not do for money before opportunities arise.
- Use those pre-decisions to avoid being swayed by tempting but misaligned offers.
Don’t Let Job Define You
- People overvalue external status as identity and suffer when it vanishes.
- Amaechi emphasizes occupation should not define one's self-worth or identity.
Anchor Identity To A Verb
- Attach identity to the ongoing activity (verb) not the titled outcome (noun).
- Focus on the underlying skill or process you can always practice, like 'writer' rather than 'bestselling author'.
