In My Non-Expert Opinion Writing with Brevity, Investors Suck, and Why You Don’t Need Dropbox, Google or Third Party Help with Derek Sivers [Part 2]
Jun 18, 2024
In this conversation, Derek Sivers, author and entrepreneur known for his minimalistic style, shares his insights on the power of brevity in writing. He discusses how delivering ideas succinctly can leave room for reader interpretation and enhance impact. Derek challenges the notion that having investors is always beneficial, advocating for self-reliance in business. He emphasizes the importance of owning digital assets and encourages creators to reclaim their independence from third-party services like Google and Dropbox.
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Write Less, Let Readers Fill Gaps
- Keep writing succinctly so readers can fill in the blanks and apply ideas themselves.
- Short, memorable pieces are more likely to be read, shared, and gifted than long, padded works.
Brevity Increases Reach And Impact
- Succinct writing respects readers' time and becomes more memorable and giftable.
- Short chapters and articles increase the chance people will actually read and share your ideas.
Herb Cohen Sparked Storytelling
- Derek reread Herb Cohen's You Can Negotiate Anything and remembered vivid stories decades later.
- Those concrete tales inspired him to add fable-like stories to his new book to make points stick.
