Episode
#128: Derek Sivers Reloaded - On Success Habits and Billionaires with Perfect Abs
37:47
Published: Mon Dec 28 2015
Description
Derek Sivers (@sivers) is one of my favorite humans, and I call him often for advice. Think of him as a philosopher-king programmer, master teacher, and merry prankster. Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100 million in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22 million, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education. By popular demand, this is round 2 with the amazing Derek Sivers! This episode can be listened to independently of our previous conversation, which can be found at fourhourworkweek.com/derek ### This podcast is brought to you by Mizzen + Main. These are the only “dress” shirts I now travel with — fancy enough for important dinners but made from athletic, sweat-wicking material. They are a personal favorite of NFL phenom J.J. Watt, alongside many professional athletes. Mizzen now also make chinos, which stretch in four directions, and are perfect for all climates. For all of their clothing: no more ironing, no more steaming, no more hassle. Click here for the exact shirts I wear most often. Just go to fourhourworkweek.com/shirts and find what you like.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
This episode of The Tim Ferriss Show explores the field of brain optimization and features a discussion with Dr. Andrew Hill, Founder of Peak Brain Institute.
00:00 - 00:38 (00:38)
Summary
This episode of The Tim Ferriss Show explores the field of brain optimization and features a discussion with Dr. Andrew Hill, Founder of Peak Brain Institute.
Episode#128: Derek Sivers Reloaded - On Success Habits and Billionaires with Perfect Abs
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby, answers questions from the audience about his practices, habits for success, and even parenting advice.
00:38 - 08:31 (07:52)
Summary
In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby, answers questions from the audience about his practices, habits for success, and even parenting advice. Ferriss also takes a moment to promote his podcast, Five Bullet Friday, which offers weekly action-packed content.
Episode#128: Derek Sivers Reloaded - On Success Habits and Billionaires with Perfect Abs
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The importance of clear communication and deep work for success is discussed.
08:31 - 15:50 (07:18)
Summary
The importance of clear communication and deep work for success is discussed. Also, the concept of morning rituals and the different approach taken by some individuals is analyzed, alongside recognizing personal world-class skills and the value of immersing oneself in an activity to achieve success.
Episode#128: Derek Sivers Reloaded - On Success Habits and Billionaires with Perfect Abs
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Derek Sivers explains why he learned programming out of necessity to automate time-consuming tasks while running his business CD Baby and shares his recommended directives.
15:50 - 21:31 (05:41)
Summary
Derek Sivers explains why he learned programming out of necessity to automate time-consuming tasks while running his business CD Baby and shares his recommended directives.
Episode#128: Derek Sivers Reloaded - On Success Habits and Billionaires with Perfect Abs
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
By deliberately simplifying how we think of something we're avoiding, we can make it more appealing.
21:31 - 27:29 (05:57)
Summary
By deliberately simplifying how we think of something we're avoiding, we can make it more appealing. This approach can be used to tackle complex tasks such as running an ultra marathon or improving our people skills.
Episode#128: Derek Sivers Reloaded - On Success Habits and Billionaires with Perfect Abs
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
To achieve success, one should focus on mastering their emotions and actions, understanding people's needs, developing people skills, and practicing focus.
27:29 - 34:10 (06:41)
Summary
To achieve success, one should focus on mastering their emotions and actions, understanding people's needs, developing people skills, and practicing focus. Success should be defined by inner fulfillment rather than external measures like money or fame.
Episode#128: Derek Sivers Reloaded - On Success Habits and Billionaires with Perfect Abs
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares some of his unconventional beliefs, such as the idea that loyalty is silly, lifestyle design is self-centered, and that all audiobooks should be narrated by people from Iceland.
34:11 - 37:24 (03:13)
Summary
The speaker shares some of his unconventional beliefs, such as the idea that loyalty is silly, lifestyle design is self-centered, and that all audiobooks should be narrated by people from Iceland.