Xenophilia, Changing Yourself, and Useful (Not True) Thinking with Derek Sivers [Part 1]
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 238
Episode description
238: This is Part 1 of one of the most philosophical conversations ever recorded on In My Non-Expert Opinion with Chelsea’s vision board guest, Derek Sivers.
In this episode, Chelsea and Derek discuss:
- Derek’s nomadic heart and values, and how his decision to be a good dad led him to halt his travels and settle in New Zealand
- Derek’s goal to make the whole world feel like home
- Inhabiting philosophies from around the world
- Useful, not true, thinking
- Constantly pivoting to find your own success
- How to make decisions that actually align with your goals
- Creating just for the sake of it vs. monetizing
- The power of constraints
and WAY more eye-popping, quotable gems from Derek
Resources Mentioned:
- "Personal Development for Smart People" by Steve Pavlina
- Derek's books
- Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
- Midnight Library by Matt Haig
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Connect with Chelsea:
- Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats
- Pitch Perfect Bootcamp - Round 2 Waitlist
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