Living a Happier Life, Saying No, and Prioritizing Goals with Derek Sivers

All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

Chris Hutchins

Business, Education, Investing, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Self-improvement

4.7 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 29 March 2023

⏱️ 100 minutes

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#109: Writer and entrepreneur Derek Sivers joins Chris to discuss decision-making, having meaningful experiences, personal happiness, journaling, saying no, and parenting. They also touch on the subject of traveling with children and aligning your actions and personal values to achieve goals in life Derek Sivers (@sivers) is an entrepreneur, writer, musician, and self-proclaimed "slow thinker" who has optimized his life for creating and learning. He founded CD Baby, an online platform that helped independent musicians sell their music directly to fans, and has published several books, including Hell Yeah or No. Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/decision-making-derek-sivers Partner Deals Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Daffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice Selected Links From The Episode Derek Sivers: Website | Twitter Book: Hell Yeah or No: what's worth doing Articles: My Heroes | Actions, Not Words, Reveal Our Real Values | Parenting: Who Is It Really For? | Travel Is Best With Young Children | Relax for the Same Result Books Mentioned: The Paradox of Choice | Brain Rules for Baby New Zealand Recommendation: Staglands Wildlife Reserve Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction to Derek Sivers (02:02) Pursuing change through exploration (03:54) Turning intentions into reality (09:05) Reflecting on what you want and why (11:22) Learning to pause, reflect, and push back through journaling (19:06) Methods for decision-making (22:20) Analysis paralysis: Making decisions when there are too many options (29:51) Coin toss: Noticing your feelings while the coin is in the air (32:06) Paradox of choice: Satisfice not maximize (40:19) Theory vs. Practice (43:50) Living with the culmination of your decisions (47:30) Decision-making based on personal goals and aspirations (51:13) Actions reveal values (55:29) Choosing the correct decision-making strategy for your situation (58:15) Prioritizing family (1:00:31) Saying no (1:06:49) Parenting Perspective (1:10:18) Traveling with children (1:18:03) Adjusting expectations and being open to unexpected encounters (1:26:13) “Relax for the same result” (1:37:15) Derek Sivers’ New Zealand recommendations Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to another episode of All the Hacks, a show about upgrading your life,
0:07.0	money, and travel.
0:08.3	I'm Chris Hutchins and today I'm talking to one of my favorite authors, Derek Sivers.
0:12.9	He has a seemingly unlimited arsenal of incredible life advice that comes from one of the most
0:17.5	unconventional life paths I've ever come across.
0:20.8	He started his career as a professional musician, ended up joining the circus for almost
0:24.9	10 years until he started CD Baby, which became the largest seller of independent music
0:30.0	on the web in the early 2000s, with over $100 million in sales.
0:34.4	In 2008, he sold the company, giving away most of the proceeds to charity, and has been
0:38.8	focused on a life of creating and learning ever since.
0:42.4	We're all fortunate for that path because of the amazing writing he's done since then.
0:46.6	So today, I'm going to try to give you a glimpse at that wisdom as it relates to decision-making,
0:51.4	finding your actions with your personal values, living a more satisfying life, creating
0:55.6	meaningful experiences, and a lot more.
0:58.0	We'll also talk about why Derek thinks traveling with children is easier than just about
1:02.6	any other parent I've met.
1:04.6	It's a lot to cover and I really hope you enjoy this episode, so let's jump in right
1:09.0	after this.
1:11.6	With the tax filing deadline around the corner, you're probably dreading, sifting through
1:16.0	all the paperwork to find those donation receipts or wondering if you missed out on maximizing
1:20.6	one of the most generous tax deductions, charitable contributions.
1:24.7	Well thanks to Daffy, I never have to go digging through emails or desk drawers to find
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