Derek Sivers @sivers Mix Tape
A collection of my favorite Derek Sivers "hits" from interviews, podcasts, and books.
Everything in quotes is one of Derek's "hits."
Everything else is my "filler."
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"Ideas are useless unless they are executed."
Anybody can sit and think up ideas. But it takes someone special to execute and turn them into something that can be shared with the world.
sive.rs/multiply
"When someone’s doing something for love, being generous instead of stingy, trusting instead of fearful, it triggers this law: We want to give to those who give." @sivers
The best way to get what you want is to give.
"Your actions show you what you actually want."
Talk is meaningless. If I want to know what you want and what is important to you. I will watch how you act.
sive.rs/arv
"Character isn’t fate or destiny. Character isn’t DNA, decided before birth. Character is the result of your little choices and little actions. How you do anything is how you do everything. It all matters." @sivers
Be a good caretaker of your character.
"I actually love being wrong."
Most people hate being wrong. Guess, what...they are wrong? Being wrong is one of the best opportunities we have to learn and grow.
sive.rs/lw
"Keep your goals to yourself."
Telling people your goals actually makes it less likely that you will accomplish them.
Better to share an accomplishment instead of a plan.
"Constantly seeking inspiration is anti-inspiring."
If you keep seeking inspiration, you are being selfish.
You need to take what inspires you and use it to create something you can give back.
sive.rs/io
"Hell Yeah or No"
Probably Derek's "greatest hit".
Not sure if you want to commit to something or not? This is a great thought experiment to help you decided.
Feeling "Hell Yeah"? - Say "Yes". Otherwise - Say "No".
sive.rs/hellyeah
"Whatever scares you, go do it."
Fear is the signal telling you exactly what you need to do next.
sive.rs/scares
Thanks Derek for sharing your wisdom, insight, and unique perspective with the world.
If you want to hear more Derek Sivers "hits", do yourself a favor and check out his new book "Hell Yeah, or No."
sive.rs/n
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