Curious Humans with Jonny Miller

Derek Sivers on How to Negotiate Anything, The Joys of Parenthood & Why Nothing You Believe is True

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Aug 23, 2023
Derek Sivers, a minimalist living in New Zealand, talks about topics including his unexpected love affair with Dubai, why nothing we believe is actually true, how he journals for sanity, negotiation skills, creating a 'Making Room', having too much freedom, and why he considers his son his best friend and soulmate.
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ANECDOTE

Late Blooming Curiosity

  • Derek Sivers didn't become curious until age 38 after selling CD Baby.
  • Selling the company gave him a blank slate, leading him to explore new interests.
INSIGHT

Rebellious Balance

  • Derek Sivers often rebels against his surroundings to find balance.
  • In serious environments, he gets goofy, and in hedonistic ones, he gets serious.
ANECDOTE

Freedom's Disorientation

  • After selling CD Baby, Derek Sivers experienced disorienting freedom.
  • He felt adrift until he found a new purpose in writing, speaking, and thinking.
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