Zen Habits Podcast
Oct 18, 2023
S1 Bonus - Derek Sivers on the Pursuit of Meaningful Work
In this bonus episode, Leo sits down with Derek Sivers to explore harnessing fear as a source of energy, mastering courage, and aligning values with actions in the pursuit of meaningful work.
Dive into this captivating conversation filled with wisdom and valuable insights!
Topics Covered
- The concept of "fear as energy" and how it can be harnessed for creative pursuits
- The importance of choosing work that excites you rather than drains you
- The significance of taking the first step to engage with inspiration and start your journey
- The idea of embracing discomfort and stepping out of one's comfort zone
- The concept of self-talk and the role of inspiration in creative endeavors
- The practice of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in journaling to challenge beliefs
- The role of predicting and imagining the future in human decision-making
- The story of Buridan's donkey and avoiding indecision by choosing one task to start
- Recognizing that you can do anything but not everything, and focusing on one passion at a time
Resources
- Derek's website
- Derek's list of favorite books
- Book: Anything You Want: 40 lessons for a new kind of entrepreneur (2011)
- Book: How To Live: 27 Conflicting Answers and One Weird Question (2021)
- Book: Useful Not True: whatever works for you
Connect with Leo
Email: leo@zenhabits.net
Resources
Credits
Intro music composition: Salem Beladonna & Robrecht Dumarey
Editor: Justin Cruz