Until recently, independent decision making would have been a losing strategy in the game of life. Independent-thinking smart-asses were quickly snuffed out in prehistoric, real-life games of Survivor. They ran o… See more

Each of us is born with: 1. A unique set of tools (our innate selves). 2. A collection of materials to start with (our lots in life). Then we’re told to go make something special. But nobody’s given an instruction manual. In a conven… See more

What about the social downsides of an unconventional life? Authors Ben Casnocha and Scott Younghave warned that you miss out on shared experiences, have a harder time finding common ground with others, and feel mi… See more

When others see your unconventional lifestyle working out for you better than a conventional one, it nudges their decision making in riskier, more independent directions. If their decisions pay off, they’ll keep at it. … See more