The Long Distance Love Bombs Podcast 76: Derek Sivers - How do you harness the transformative power of thought?
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Jul 3, 2020 
Derek Sivers, a writer, musician, and former entrepreneur known for founding CD Baby, shares his unconventional insights on thought and success. He discusses his journey from musician to business founder and the identity shifts that come with it. The conversation explores various thinking methodologies and emphasizes the interplay of thought and feeling in decision-making. Sivers also redefines success based on personal fulfillment rather than societal measures, offering profound reflections on happiness, minimalism, and the importance of self-acceptance.
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Varied Thinking Modes Matter
- Different types of thinking fit different situations; switch between short-term, long-term, fixed, and creative modes.
- Embrace exploring many options rather than hastily choosing answers.
Don't Jump To Conclusions
- Avoid jumping to conclusions and don't accept your first thoughts as the final answer.
- Play with alternatives by asking what the opposite or outrageous options might be.
Use Role-Playing To Think
- Role-play as someone you admire or a rational character to see decisions from a different perspective.
- Stepping outside yourself helps remove emotional bias for clearer thinking.
