Episode 103: Derek Sivers - Philosophy for Life

Derek Sivers is an author, a TED speaker, a businessman, a musician, and one of my favorite thinkers on the planet. During our conversation, Derek talks about pursuing mastery, having enough, what success means to him, how he thinks about money, having and raising a kid, and more.Derek's book Hell Yeah or No is one of my all-time favorites, and his essays have had a huge influence on my life. I love Derek's originality, his enthusiasm for life and ideas, and most importantly, his generosity, kindness, and friendliness.------------Keep Talking SubstackRate on SpotifyRate on Apple PodcastsSocial media and all episodesBook a meeting with Dan------------Support via VenmoSupport on SubstackSupport on Patreon------------00:00 Intro00:32 Written off from an early age02:40 How Derek knew he wanted to be a musician08:50 Transitioning from a musician to a businessman15:40 Having enough22:28 Money28:15 The importance of quiet, journaling and solitude40:45 Freedom and children54:48 Giving away $22 million01:03:52 Lifestyle creep01:08:34 Why Derek chooses freedom01:11:14 Envy and maintaining minimalism01:19:25 Success01:21:21 Quotes from Derek's essays01:26:02 Dan's New Zealand story01:35:06 Small actions can have big consequences01:37:23 Reach out to Derek: https://sive.rs/contact