Committing to something, whether it's a person, a career, a place to live, or a friend group, liberates you by removing the burden of choosing and the pressure of getting it right. It provides unexpected psychological freedom, as experienced by the speaker after getting married. This sense of liberation is contrary to the common perception of marriage, particularly among men. The speaker highlights the paradox of choice in the context of dating apps, emphasizing the psychological freedom that comes with making a commitment.
Some of the most important truths in life are found in paradoxes. Paradoxes seem like opposites on the surface, but once you look deeper beneath what are seeming contradictions, there are real grains of wisdom that emerge.
In this episode, I cover some of the most life-changing paradoxes I’ve ever come across, and discuss how they can improve how you approach your life.