My 2 cents as a recent pledger: A key part in the GWWC signaling that made me comit is that it is still up to you to choose which charity you want to donate to. I therefore do not really see the the full pledge as constraingning and closing your mind.
But another option to pledge this way does make sense.
I agree that the flexibility to choose which charities to support makes the pledge feel much less constraining. At the same time, there is still a lock-in in committing to giving itself and to a fixed share of income.
That said, it’s great to hear the current framing worked well for you. My impression is just that different people respond to different approaches to commitment, and I think the 10% pledge is the most aspirational option for some but not for everyone.
My 2 cents as a recent pledger: A key part in the GWWC signaling that made me comit is that it is still up to you to choose which charity you want to donate to. I therefore do not really see the the full pledge as constraingning and closing your mind.
But another option to pledge this way does make sense.
Congrats on the recent pledge! :)
I agree that the flexibility to choose which charities to support makes the pledge feel much less constraining. At the same time, there is still a lock-in in committing to giving itself and to a fixed share of income.
That said, it’s great to hear the current framing worked well for you. My impression is just that different people respond to different approaches to commitment, and I think the 10% pledge is the most aspirational option for some but not for everyone.