In this podcast episode, Derek Sivers, talks about his unique approach to life, discussing his book curation process, travel experiences, and his accidental journey into entrepreneurship with CD Baby. Derek shares his philosophy on money, emphasizing intellectual pursuits over financial gain, and offers advice on customer engagement through personalization. He also reveals his efficient email management system that supports his diverse interests, and much more!

Timestamps

Note-Making Process (00:01:19)

Reading Preferences and Travel Experiences (00:03:15)

Music, Entrepreneurship, and Success (00:09:15)

Relationship with Money and Entrepreneurship (00:11:48)

Customer Delight and Personal Touch (00:19:18)

Efficient Communication and Multitasking (00:22:31)

Assuming You're Below Average (00:25:09)

Feedback Loops and Coaching (00:29:10)

Measuring Success in Writing (00:35:34)

Hell Yeah or No (00:40:22)

Living in New Zealand (00:47:22)

Prioritizing Fatherhood (00:49:29)

Derek's Links 

Twitter - https://x.com/sivers

Website - https://sive.rs/

How to live - https://sive.rs/h

My Links 

 Podcast: https://lifeselfmastery.com/itunes

 YouTube:  youtube.com/lifeselfmastery

 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rohitmal

 5-day email course: www.enterprisesalesexpertise.com

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