Zen Habits Podcast S1 Bonus - Derek Sivers on the Pursuit of Meaningful Work
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Oct 18, 2023 
Entrepreneur and author Derek Sivers joins Leo to discuss harnessing fear as energy, choosing meaningful work that excites rather than drains, embracing discomfort, cognitive-behavioral therapy in journaling, the role of predicting the future in decision-making, avoiding indecision, and focusing on one passion at a time.
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Fear Is Energy, Not A Stop Sign
- Fear and excitement are the same energy and signal engagement with meaningful work.
- Avoid boredom above all because boring tasks drain you while fear can energize creativity.
Make The First Move Toward Inspiration
- When fear shows up, do the thing anyway and use self-talk to override resistance.
- Start the first step (sit down, put fingers on keys) to let inspiration meet you and carry the rest.
Talk Yourself Into Starting
- Use direct self-talk to acknowledge fear then act anyway, as you would stepping off a ledge for a safe bungee jump.
- Shut off distractions, start the task, and let momentum reduce anxiety.