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#847 - Derek Sivers - The Unstoppable Power Of Reframing Your Experiences

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Choose Beliefs for Utility, Not Truth

Deliberately selecting beliefs can counteract personal tendencies and improve perspective. Instead of striving for absolute truth, evaluate beliefs based on their usefulness. For instance, viewing men and women as the same can balance biases towards perceiving them as very different. Similarly, redefining marketing as an act of consideration enhances its perception and intention, fostering a more positive approach. The focus should be on how beliefs serve personal growth and practical application rather than their veracity.

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