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

Podcast: All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins (LS 57 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)
Episode: Living a Happier Life, Saying No, and Prioritizing Goals with Derek Sivers
Pub date: 2023-03-29



#108: 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 lifeDerek 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<br />Partner DealsNotion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your workDeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the webFabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your familyVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever wornDaffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice<br />Selected Links From The EpisodeDerek Sivers: Website | Twitter Book: Hell Yeah or No: what's worth doingArticles: 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 ResultBooks Mentioned: The Paradox of Choice | Brain Rules for BabyNew Zealand Recommendation: Staglands Wildlife Reserve<br />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(