

#1044
Mentioned in 34 episodes
Anything you want
Book • 2011
In 'Anything You Want,' Derek Sivers shares 40 powerful lessons learned from his experience of accidentally starting and growing CD Baby into a successful business.
The book emphasizes the importance of creating a business that is a 'utopia' or perfect world, where the focus is on making dreams come true for both the entrepreneur and the customers.
Sivers stresses that business is not just about money but about helping people and making them happy.
He also highlights the advantages of starting with no money, the irrelevance of traditional business plans, and the importance of prioritizing customer needs over personal gain.
The book includes memorable stories of his mistakes and successes, including his interactions with Steve Jobs and the impact of his decisions on his business.
The book emphasizes the importance of creating a business that is a 'utopia' or perfect world, where the focus is on making dreams come true for both the entrepreneur and the customers.
Sivers stresses that business is not just about money but about helping people and making them happy.
He also highlights the advantages of starting with no money, the irrelevance of traditional business plans, and the importance of prioritizing customer needs over personal gain.
The book includes memorable stories of his mistakes and successes, including his interactions with Steve Jobs and the impact of his decisions on his business.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 34 episodes
Mentioned by 

as the author of several books on philosophy and entrepreneurship.


Tim Ferriss

4,561 snips
#668: Derek Sivers — The Joys of an Un-Optimized Life, Finding Paths Less Traveled, Creating Tech Independence (and Risks of the Cloud), Taking Giant Leaps, and Picking the Right “Game of Life”
Mentioned by 

as one of 

' books.


Tim Ferriss


Derek Sivers

2,223 snips
#777: Derek Sivers, Philosopher-Entrepreneur — The Greatest Year of His Life
Mentioned by 

when discussing the impact of writing habits on productivity.


Ali Abdaal

2,163 snips
How Writing Online Will Make You A Millionaire - Nathan Barry (Founder of Convertkit)
Mentioned by 

as a short and insightful book on hiring and firing.


Tim Ferriss

1,929 snips
#658: CEO Coach Matt Mochary — Live Coaching with Tim, Why Fear and Anger Give Bad Advice, How to Perform Personal Energy Audits, The Power of Accountability Partners, Delegation Tips, Strategies for Hiring the Right People, and More
Mentioned by 

as books he authored on philosophy and entrepreneurship.


Derek Sivers

803 snips
#753: Derek Sivers and Kevin Kelly
Recommended by 

as one of three books that changed his life.


Ali Abdaal

568 snips
REPLAY: Derek Sivers On Life Advice, Writing and Entrepreneurship (BONUS EPISODE)
Mentioned by 

as a book that contains his lessons from founding and leaving CD Baby.


Derek Sivers

406 snips
Derek Sivers: No Wasted Words
Mentioned by 

, quoting Derek Sivers's advice on remembering the true reasons behind one's actions.


Ali Abdaal

271 snips
How To Optimise Your Brain Health | Dan Murray-Serter
Mentioned by 

as one of 

' books, highlighting its impact and his multiple readings.


Tim Ferriss


Derek Sivers

259 snips
#370.5: Derek Sivers on Developing Confidence, Finding Happiness, and Saying “No” to Millions (Repost)
Mentioned by 

as an example of blog posts compiled into a book for easier reading.


Derek Sivers

248 snips
232: Useful Not True, with Derek Sivers









