Draw A Circle Around You

Independent mindedness is largely inborn, but you can still magnify it in yourself. 

Or at least, prevent yourself from diminishing it. 

There are 3 ways:

1. Be less aware of the conventions 
2. Surround yourself with Independent-minded people 
3. D...

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Philosophi...

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