Reaching Out, Interviewing, and the Power of Cold Emailing

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Cold emailing and reaching out for interviews can lead to valuable connections and opportunities, even with influential individuals. By demonstrating confidence and self-worth, and making the effort to connect with people who are publicly active, one can establish meaningful two-way interactions. In this case, a cold email led to an interview and later a significant grant that facilitated the start of a project. The power of making connections through outreach, such as cold emailing, should not be underestimated.

It’s hard to capture in words the love and creativity that Derek Sivers brings to his work. He describes himself as a “monomaniac, introvert, and slow thinker.” But those words just reveal his humility.

Derek’s work has charmed millions — from his early days as a professional musician and circus performer, to founding CD Baby, writing fan favorites like Anything You Want and taking the stage at TED.

In this conversation, Derek shares how he finds his best ideas, why he plans to publish a “posthumous autobiography,” and why life is not a problem to be solved but a paradox to be experienced.

Website: sive.rs

Twitter: @sivers

Books:

How to Live: 27 Conflicting Answers and One Weird Conclusion

Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur

Hell Yeah or No: What’s Worth Doing

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