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Mentioned in 18 episodes
Useful Not True
Book • 2024
In 'Useful Not True', Derek Sivers challenges readers to question their beliefs and adopt thoughts based on their usefulness rather than their inherent truth.
The book emphasizes the power of reframing perspectives, recognizing that most statements are subjective rather than objective facts.
Sivers argues that beliefs and meanings are tools that should serve us, helping us to take effective actions and navigate life more effectively.
He encourages readers to separate events from their interpretations, question their thoughts and memories, and choose beliefs that lead to positive outcomes.
The book is known for its concise and empowering approach, using practical examples and stories to illustrate its points.
The book emphasizes the power of reframing perspectives, recognizing that most statements are subjective rather than objective facts.
Sivers argues that beliefs and meanings are tools that should serve us, helping us to take effective actions and navigate life more effectively.
He encourages readers to separate events from their interpretations, question their thoughts and memories, and choose beliefs that lead to positive outcomes.
The book is known for its concise and empowering approach, using practical examples and stories to illustrate its points.
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Mentioned in 18 episodes
Mentioned by 
Greg McKeown as the author of the book, discussing its core concept of prioritizing usefulness over strict adherence to truth.
Greg McKeown as the author of the book, discussing its core concept of prioritizing usefulness over strict adherence to truth.
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361. The Journal as a Superpower with Derek Sivers
Mentioned by Mike as a book he finished in between recordings with short essays.
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226: The 5 Resets by Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
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David Sparks as an upcoming book he's looking forward to reading, praising Sivers' writing style.
David Sparks as an upcoming book he's looking forward to reading, praising Sivers' writing style.
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204: Analog Productivity, with Jeff Sheldon
Mentioned by Christopher Mayer in the context of discussing beliefs that are useful but not necessarily true.
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Christopher Mayer: 100 Baggers, and General Semantics Revisited & Expanded
Mentioned by Kate as one of her favorite books, emphasizing its thought-provoking nature and sparking interesting conversations.
Living a Creative Life with Derek Sivers EP 133
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Derek Sivers as a book in which he challenged himself to come up with visual, memorable little stories that would communicate the idea better than just saying it.
Derek Sivers as a book in which he challenged himself to come up with visual, memorable little stories that would communicate the idea better than just saying it.
How to live life on “Hell yeah” mode. Full freedom and intentionality with Derek Sivers
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Derek Sivers as his newest book, focusing on the subjective nature of truth and the power of reframing perspectives.
Derek Sivers as his newest book, focusing on the subjective nature of truth and the power of reframing perspectives.
The Power of “Hell Yeah or No” to Transform Your Life | DEREK SIVERS #329
