Derek Sivers, a former circus performer, musician, and entrepreneur, joins the conversation to explore the intricacies of belief systems. He argues that the utility of beliefs often trumps their truthfulness, emphasizing adaptability for personal growth. The duo shares personal anecdotes about parenting, the transformative power of art, and how viewing oneself as 'temporarily abled' can shift perspectives. With a playful twist, they also engage in a fun game about musicians, reflecting on their evolving passions amid entrepreneurial challenges.
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Useful Beliefs
Beliefs can be useful tools for self-improvement, even if not objectively true.
Choose beliefs that empower you to take action and achieve your goals.
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Kanye's Belief
Kanye West's unwavering belief in his success propelled his career.
However, this overconfidence later became detrimental, demonstrating the need for belief flexibility.
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Belief Flexibility
Regularly evaluate and adapt your beliefs as needed.
Inflexible beliefs, even if initially helpful, can become harmful over time.
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Are you your own worst enemy? Ever think that your life would be so much easier if you could just change your mind about a couple things? Yeah, me too.
In this inaugural episode, I am joined by my old friend Derek Sivers, the one person I know who is better at questioning beliefs and changing his mind than just about anyone… and a bona fide grandmaster at not giving a fuck.
We dig into the most fundamental aspects of our psychology and happiness—our beliefs. We talk about how to change them, which ones should be changed and which ones should not, and the wide-ranging effects these beliefs have throughout our lives.
I believe you will get a lot out of this podcast… see what I did there? I did the believe—eh, never mind.