London Writers' Salon

#038: Derek Sivers - Focus, Ambition, Writing Clearly & How to Live

Dec 10, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Giving Away Millions

  • Derek Sivers gave away most of his $22 million from selling CD Baby to a charitable trust.
  • He prioritized minimalism and felt content with his existing wealth.
INSIGHT

Public vs. Private Writing

  • Public writing should be useful to others, while private journaling focuses on self-reflection.
  • Sivers extracts universal epiphanies from personal reflections to share publicly.
ADVICE

Journaling the Mundane

  • Keep a daily journal of mundane activities to gain valuable insights into your past self.
  • This provides a more accurate and trustworthy record of your life than hazy memories.
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