Derek Sivers interviews
Derek Sivers appears as a guest on other podcasts, and this feed presents the full unedited audio of those interviews. Each episode captures his conversations with different hosts, offering an in-depth look at his ideas and experiences. Transcripts and video versions are also available through his website.
Episodes
Expert Author Community by Kelly Irving
Writers talking about writing. A community of authors talking about the process and craft, story telling vs raw truth, the business and purpose of writing, and a humble mindset for creators.
Community Collective by Paz Pisarski
Marie Kondo your goals, mistakes are the fountain of youth, Buridan's donkey, suspending judgement, concise writing, your first thought is an obstacle.
Victory Degree by Nik Atanackovic
Social media, pleasing the algorithm is not worth the price, virtual progress, run the program, no need to struggle, entrepreneur is moot, expire your labels quickly, death as a tool for focus.
Learning Leader by Ryan Hawk
No speed limit, creating your own opportunities, adding value, First Follower, Useful Not True, Explorer vs Leader
Get Yourself Optimized by Stephan Spencer
Creative process, authenticity, vulnerability, feeling untethered from your country of origin, belief, spirituality, interpreting reality.
Less Clueless by Steve Sima
How to Live and its orchestra metaphor, Asian parent guilt, family dynamics, romantic relationships, loneliness, money and morality of business, shallow vs deep joy from money, everything is figureoutable.
Spaghetti to Bento by Alexandre Petit
Effectiveness of programming solo, my tech preferences, software philosophy, my people database and productivity tools, writing, social travel, dating, questioning beliefs.
Abundant Thinking by Elan Gelfand
Reframing, choosing new beliefs, balancing self-conviction with others' opinions, consistency vs change, expiring your self-definitions, manufacturing urgency, helping others change.
Between Views by Alec Kosky
Minimalism, De-othering, I'm not from here, Heroes, Protecting your inputs, writing as self-exploration, balancing consumption and creation, my life story in four nutshells.
WanderLearn by Francis Tapon
What we learn from travel, Useful Not True, empathy, embracing discomfort, modern China.
Icons by Motiversity by Tyler Waye
Definition of success, philosophy of growth and challenge, whatever scares you go do it, developing rare skills, input vs output, simplicity, journaling.
Going Solo by Matthew Mayer
After 17 years of emailing, we talk about music, CD Baby, living an unusual life, useful not true, and more.
Polish Anything You Want by Krzysztof E. Socha-Zalewski
Polish publisher of Anything You Want, about success, opportunity, timing, journaling, neuroplasticity, minimalism, musicians and programmers, Poland.
Focused by David Sparks and Mike Schmitz
Journaling, writing, personal agency, life experiments
Crazy Good Turns by Frank Blake
Generous host on applied generosity as applied to different aspects of my career: business and writing.
Kyle Thiermann
Different than most! Ping pong, surfing, waves and trains, asking bold questions, anti-role-models, expanding self-identity, making a habit of philanthropy, what's loyalty?
Community Collective by Paz Pisarski
Happy smart and useful, saying no, making the best of a situation, managing overwhelm, what's enough?, passion and purpose, instilling values in kids.
Blind Blaming by Kevin St. Clergy
Why my company succeeded when others failed, how limitations help, how I almost shut down my company, and asking yourself if you'd be doing this without sharing.
Drink and Think by Tate Hackert
Negotiability of Rules, Intrinsic Motivation, Happy Smart Useful, Embracing Change, Pace of Life.
Reframeables by Rebecca and Natalie
Fun conversation about reframing (of course), creativity, empathy, living a full life, and collaborating instead of just talking.
Less Clueless by Steve Sima
Great conversation around reframing beliefs and limitations. Cut off at the end but that's OK because we'll probably do a Part 2.
Patterns of Success, Freedom, and Happiness by Oskar Woehr
About my books, who they're for, how I write, my non-distracting technology setup.
Ike Inspiration by Ike Okwerekwu
Fun conversation about Useful Not True as applied to religion!
Think Like a Game Designer by Justin Gary
Choosing an unconventional path, embracing your weirdness, choosing the harder path to build strength and resilience, experimenting, being vulnerable to create deeper connections, the value of conciseness for clarity and memorability, living deliberately.
The Armen Show by Armen Shirvanian
Fun broad conversation about websites, writing, productivity, critical thinking, advice, Useful Not True, women podcast guests, friction in life, blogging, and complexity.
Escape 9 to 5 by Lydia Chen
Having many lives, China, what's home, practicing what you can't yet do, taking the leap, doing what scares you, accumulating evidence.
x.com/orslimy by Or Azulay
Audio-only, live on X Spaces, about distractions, fears, travel, and more.
Newcomers by Nnadozie Anyaegbunam
Unlike any other interview I’ve done: we talk just about the immigrant experience, as the host moved from Nigeria to Canada, and I talk about lessons learned moving to a few countries since America.
Dig Deeper by Digby Scott
New Zealand vs Australia, ignoring the news, talking with friends, journaling, and the cone inside the cube.
Create for No Reason by Kate Volman
Great questions about creativity, self-editing, what to release, minimalism, the book everyone should read, generating ideas, and focus.
Greg McKeown
We started talking Useful Not True beliefs, but ended up talking all about the superpower of journaling!
Weekend University by Niall McKeever
Great conversation about skepticism, debugging, rebelling against yourself, going against your impulses, questioning.
Interintellect by Anna Gát
Group salon about toxic positivity, rootedness, conflicting views, what's useful, distance.
Run Your Life by Andy Vasily
International education expert and I talk about world perspectives, curiosity, prejudice, and a mental sweep.
Keep Talking by Dan Riley
Wonderful insightful questions about beliefs, money, intensity, motivation, imitation, and changing your mind.
René Vidal
Tennis coach and I talk about beliefs and the power of anti-role-models, performing even when not at your best.
Mark Manson
In-person in Auckland.
Jeff Lerner
parenting in New Zealand, music career, minimalism, entrepreneurship, giving back
KindSight 101 by Morgane Michael
Useful Not True, reframing, parenting, building meaningful relationships
Back To The Present by Mitchell Bastock
Useful Not True, writing and editing process, succinctness
Tim Ferriss
changes in perspectives, traveling, living in multicultural environments, generosity in cultures, inhabiting different lifestyles
Alchemist’s Library by Ryan Ayala
eclectic life experiences, philosophy of mastery, parenting, education, reframing
Talking Billions by Bogumil Baranowski
childhood upbringing, identity development, impact of memory, perspectives on truth, reframing beliefs and death
Big Mistake by Miriam Chancellor
mistakes, personal growth, minimalism, investment advice
Modern Wisdom by Chris Williamson
Useful Not True, reframing perspectives, impact of emotions on beliefs, nature of authenticity, overcoming personal limitations
NeuralZen Venture by Justin Varikooty
Useful Not True, business philosophy, handling feedback, entrepreneurial advice
Jason Levin show by Jason Levin
beliefs and mindset, ethical wealth creation, negotiating life perspectives, digital pollution, pursuing passions
We Have a Meeting by Jack Frimston
Useful Not True, retirement, wealth and happiness, impact of experiences on beliefs
Tyson Popplestone
inspiration from early work, balancing multiple interests, writing and creativity, personal growth, psychological routines
Dad Mindset by Rich Bolus
parenting, storytelling in parenting, importance of attention, letting kids explore, shifting perspectives on challenges
Built Not Born by Joe Ciccarone
“Useful Not True”, decision-making frameworks, beliefs, pragmatism and skepticism, impact of emotions on decisions
Inner Path Seekers by Jellis Vaes
usefulness of beliefs, luck and money, death
Revamped Founder with Jason Fried by Advik Kapoor
independence versus business responsibilities, happiness, challenges of creativity, finding purpose, nostalgia
What is a Good Life by Mark McCartney
creativity and exploration, personal growth and choices, importance of questioning assumptions, altruism and rationality in giving
Happiness Explorer by Mike Duffy
achievement vs. serenity, simplicity and consumerism, immersive vs. tourist travel, the purpose of purpose
Undefeated Underdogs by Sharath Kuruganty
philosophy of clothing, parenting, importance of belief systems
$100 MBA Show by Omar Zenhom
entrepreneurial journey, influence of music, philosophy on success
Art of Vibrant Living by Daniel Aaron
entrepreneurship, CD Baby’s success, focus and obsession, philosophy of usefulness
Real Javier Novoa by Javier Novoa
life choices, relocations, philosophy of happiness, minimalism and simplicity, investing strategies, importance of reframing perspectives
Andrew Wilkinson
useful beliefs, writing, personal growth, overcoming prejudices
Strings Attached by Jenna Potter
musician resources, marketing strategies, networking tips, money management in music
Stolaroid Stories by Fabio Cerpelloni
journaling vs. writing, blogging, short vs. long writing, storytelling techniques
Lucas Devotion
book draft feedback, Wellington, perspectives and reframing, beliefs and actions
Curated Questions by Ken Woodward
power of questions, reframing, identity, influence of culture on questioning, journaling for self-reflection
Unfolding Show by Marko Pfann
book release timeline, reframing beliefs, science vs. truth, usefulness of beliefs, relationship between belief and action
Mike’s Search for Meaning by Michael Trugman
meaning of life, reframing situations, lucid dreaming metaphor, useful vs. true beliefs, parenting
Work for Humans by Dart Lindsley
name origin, work as product design, “How to Live” insights, writing process
Chelsea Riffe
time zones, travel experiences, parenting, digital independence, online privacy, writing style, self-expression
Life Self Mastery by Rohit Malhotra
writing and note-taking techniques, philosophy of travel, relationship with money, entrepreneurial experiences, parenting
Flynn Skidmore
New York City memories, gentrification and its impacts, journaling, beliefs as tools
Mentally Great by Fouad Boustani
musical creativity, exploring life philosophies, parenting
Keep Talking by Dan Riley
reflection, becoming a musician, freedom, success, journaling, solitude, parenting, financial independence, embracing unconventional life choices
We Are Podcast by Ronsley Seriojo Vaz
entrepreneurial journey, being of service, personal branding, belief systems, writing process
Flamingo Sundays by Jack Henderson
writing process for “Useful Not True” pragmatism vs. nihilism, impact of upbringing on success, decentralization and social media absence
Seekers Mindtalks by Akshay Raj
musical career, self-help, concepts of truth, nature, worldview, mastery
Her Empire Builder by Tina Tower
importance of perspective, life transitions and changes, success and money
Adam Cole
book development, Useful Not True, media and reality, belief systems and perspectives, self-marketing, audience engagement
North Star by Mackenzie Belcastro
gratitude, relationships, website development, beliefs
Nari Grey Tea and English by Nari Park
philanthropy, customer care, defining success
How They Get Stuff Done by Peter Akkies
belief adoption, personal responsibility, empowerment mindset, importance of disconnection, journaling benefits
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