048 - Launching A Literary Career: Derek Sivers Reveals His Writing Process For His Forthcoming Book, Useful Not True.

Welcome to Ready For Launch. This week I’m talking with Derek Sivers, ex-musician, ex-entrepreneur, TED speaker and four-time book author.

Among many things, we discuss:

• Why New Zealand is the best place in the world to raise a kid
• How to adapt your values to your current situation
• The secrets to becoming a great speaker
• What still terrifies Derek about speaking on stage
• The best way to write a book
• The value of self-publishing and retaining your copyrights
• The importance of doing the opposite of your creative habits
• What Derek’s latest book is all about
• How your belief and perspectives change your actions
• The barbell strategy of living in the extremes
• Why graveyards are a great place to sleep
• Useful beliefs about writing.

And so much more! So sit back and enjoy the show

Website

https://sive.rs/