Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing

A profoundly inspiring and transformative argument that purposeful commitment can be a powerful force in our age of restlessness and indecisionMost of us have had this experience: browsing through countless options on Netflix, unable to commit to watching any given movie--and losing so much time skimming reviews and considering trailers that it's too late to watch anything at all. In a book borne of an idea first articulated in a viral commencement address, Pete Davis argues that this is the defining characteristic of the moment: keeping our options open. We are stuck in "infinite browsing mode"--swiping through endless dating profiles without committing to a single partner, jumping from place to place searching for the next big thing, and refusing to make any decision that might close us off from an even better choice that we imagine is just around the corner. This culture of restlessness and indecision, Davis argues, is causing tension in the lives of young people today who want to keep options open and yet yearn for the purpose, community, and depth that can only come from making deep commitments.In Dedicated, Davis examines this quagmire, as well as the counterculture of committers who have made it to the other side. He shares what we can learn from the "long-haul heroes" who courageously commit themselves to particular places, professions, and causes--who relinquish the false freedom of an open future in exchange for the deep fulfillment of true dedication. Weaving together examples from history, personal stories, and applied psychology, Davis's candid and humble words offer a meaningful answer to our modern frustrations and a practical path to joy.

About the Author :
Pete Davis is a civic advocate from Falls Church, Virginia. He works on projects aimed at deepening American solidarity and democracy. Pete is the cofounder of the Democracy Policy Network, a state policy organization focused on extending more power to more people in more ways. In 2015, he cofounded Getaway, a company that provides simple, unplugged escapes to tiny cabins outside of major cities. His Harvard Law School graduation speech, "A Counterculture of Commitment," has been viewed by more than 30 million people. Pete Davis is a civic advocate from Falls Church, Virginia. He works on projects aimed at deepening American solidarity and democracy. Pete is the cofounder of the Democracy Policy Network, a state policy organization focused on extending more power to more people in more ways. In 2015, he cofounded Getaway, a company that provides simple, unplugged escapes to tiny cabins outside of major cities. His Harvard Law School graduation speech, "A Counterculture of Commitment," has been viewed by more than 30 million people.

Review :
"This is a brilliant book about one of the defining predicaments of our time: the temptation to keep our options open. Pete Davis is the fresh voice of wisdom that our culture desperately needs." -- "Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author" "Well-versed in the current zeitgeist, Davis is insightful without being preachy, and his wise guide to commitment should be on everyone's reading list." -- "Booklist (starred review)" "Most everything that matters requires dedication: day-in, day-out, year-in, year-out. At the end of every effort you want to be able to look back and feel the kind of satisfaction that can't come from staying on the sidelines. Pete Davis's Dedicated is a book that speaks to me and shares important messages and values that can be helpful to anyone who is facing a challenge or simply looking to excel in what's important to you." -- "Cal Ripken Jr., Hall of Fame shortstop and third baseman" "Dedicated is a magisterial book on the moral Counterculture of Commitment in our shallow culture of money and fear." -- "Cornel West, New York Times bestselling author"