Derek Sivers on the Pursuit of Meaningful Work

In this bonus episode, Leo sits down with Derek Sivers to explore harnessing fear as a source of energy, mastering courage, and aligning values with actions in the pursuit of meaningful work.

Dive into this captivating conversation filled with wisdom and valuable insights!

Topics Covered

• The concept of "fear as energy" and how it can be harnessed for creative pursuits
• The importance of choosing work that excites you rather than drains you
• The significance of taking the first step to engage with inspiration and start your journey
• The idea of embracing discomfort and stepping out of one's comfort zone
• The concept of self-talk and the role of inspiration in creative endeavors
• The practice of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in journaling to challenge beliefs
• The role of predicting and imagining the future in human decision-making
• The story of Buridan's donkey and avoiding indecision by choosing one task to start
• Recognizing that you can do anything but not everything, and focusing on one passion at a time

Resources

• Derek's website
• Derek's list of favorite books
• Book: Anything You Want: 40 lessons for a new kind of entrepreneur (2011)
• Book: How To Live: 27 Conflicting Answers and One Weird Question (2021)
• Book: Useful Not True: whatever works for you

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Resources

The Fearless Living Academy

Credits

Intro music composition: Salem Beladonna & Robrecht Dumarey

Editor: Justin Cruz