Useful Not True: Choosing Beliefs That Work
In Useful Not True, Derek Sivers challenges the idea of objective certainty. Instead, he invites us to see beliefs as tools—mental models we adopt not because they’re true, but because they help us act, grow, and find peace.
This book is about intellectual humility, reframing reality, and choosing perspectives that serve your future self.
Truth may be uncertain. But usefulness is actionable.
Anything You Want: Build Your Perfect World
In Anything You Want, Derek Sivers shares lessons from building CD Baby into a customer-obsessed, unconventional company. It’s a manifesto for designing work around happiness, creativity, and personal philosophy.
Build the business that builds the life you want.
Happy New Year! It’s my favorite time of the year where we get the opportunity to reflect and be grateful for the year we’ve had.
Overall, 2025 was pretty great; and it’s my pleasure to share it with you.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: Saving Yourself
True freedom starts within. In this post, Naval Ravikant shares lessons on clarity, self‑care, meditation, and the courage to walk your own path. It’s a guide to shedding expectations, mastering your mind, and choosing the life only you can live.
The hardest part isn’t doing what you want—it’s knowing what you want.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: Learning Happiness
Happiness isn’t something you chase—it’s something you choose. Naval Ravikant shares timeless lessons on desire, presence, envy, and the habits that build lasting peace of mind.
Stop chasing the game—start enjoying life.
Hell Yeah or No (Part 7): Saying Yes
Saying yes isn’t about chasing everything—it’s about choosing the right now. In this final post of the series, Derek Sivers explores what makes a great goal, how to find your passion, and why fear is often just excitement in disguise.
Say yes to what moves you. Right now.
Hell Yeah or No (Part 6): Fix Faulty Thinking
To grow, you don’t always need more—you sometimes need less. In this post, Derek Sivers challenges outdated beliefs, lazy thinking, and mental rigidity. It’s a call to unlearn, subtract, and move your mind in new directions.
Wisdom isn’t just knowing—it’s letting go.
Hell Yeah or No (Part 5): What’s Worth Doing
What if the best ideas are the ones you overlook? In this post, Derek Sivers’ insights challenge you to share your work, balance passion with practicality, and build a business when there’s real demand.
It’s about meaning, money, and momentum—on your terms.
Hell Yeah or No (Part 4): Change Perspective
Growth begins with humility—Learn to love being wrong, take full ownership of your life, and embrace randomness as a source of wonder. Inspired by Derek Sivers’ Hell Yeah or No, it’s a reminder that changing your view can change your life.
Perspective isn’t passive—it’s a decision.
Hell Yeah or No (Part 3): Make Things Happen
Speed. Simplicity. Focus. This post explores Derek Sivers’ sharpest ideas on action—from outpacing norms to thinking long-term. It’s about doing more by doing less, unlocking creativity through disconnection, and creating momentum with intention.
Make fewer moves—but make them matter.
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