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#150 - Derek Sivers - Making Decisions, Achieving Excellence & Finding Meaning

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Crossroad Opportunities in Life and the Benefit of Doing Nothing

Life presents us with opportunities at crossroads where we need to choose between staying in our comfortable path or venturing into the unknown. Often, people forget to consider the benefit of doing nothing - of maintaining the status quo. By explicitly naming 'doing nothing' as an option, one can evaluate the advantages and drawbacks of both staying put and making a change. This introspection brings underlying beliefs and fears to light, allowing for a more informed decision-making process. It is important to realize that it is acceptable to choose inaction sometimes, as illustrated by Warren Buffett's partner's advice to young investors to wait for the right opportunity before taking action.

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