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Why I let go of my U.S. citizenship

Derek Sivers · 20 Apr 2023 · sive.rs ↗

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  1. Our reading

    Burning your bridges to force yourself forward is worth what it costs.

    Recalls holdingThere's always a chance I might never see my family again. Because of that, I often regret it. It's usually best to keep options open.

  2. Our reading

    Removing your own ability to retreat is how you make yourself follow through on a hard change.

    Their wordsI forbid myself from anything too tempting or addicting. I keep no cookies in my home. To prevent myself from falling off the wagon, I strap myself to the mast.