S1 Bonus - Derek Sivers on the Pursuit of Meaningful Work

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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

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Intro music composition: Salem Beladonna & Robrecht Dumarey

Editor: Justin Cruz

Previous Episode

S1 Ep09 - Building Self-Trust

What could you create in your life if you had more self-trust? What would it feel like to have more self-trust, and how do we cultivate more of it?

In this episode, we will talk about why cultivating more self-trust is essential for going deeper into our meaningful work, where we get stuck in creating more of it, and how we can continue to create more trust in ourselves.

Topics Covered

Leo shares a listener's experience, highlighting the concept that success and failure are part of the process of developing self-trust
How our thoughts and narratives about our actions play a significant role in our self-trust
The process of growth involves stepping into the unknown, making mistakes, and learning from them
Building trust in oneself is essential for taking on new challenges, expanding one's horizons, and approaching tasks with ease
Trust allows individuals to navigate uncertainty and trust that they can handle whatever comes their way
The episode discusses practical examples of building self-trust, such as Leo's experience with writing and speaking on stage
The importance of taking action and not getting stuck in avoidance techniques like excessive planning or seeking external validation
Leo shares his experience of leading a retreat in Costa Rica and how he practiced trust in himself during that process
Encouragement for listeners to ask themselves what they would do if they fully trusted themselves and took action based on that trust

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Credits

Intro music composition: Salem Beladonna & Robrecht Dumarey

Editor: Justin Cruz

Next Episode

S1 Ep10 - Getting Back on Track

Facing setbacks on the path to achieving our goals is part of the process, but how can we get back on track and learn from our challenges?

In this episode, we're diving into the art of returning to our goals when we've faced obstacles. We'll explore the significance of embracing the growth process, the resilience that fuels our progress, and how setbacks can be the catalysts for personal development.

Topics Covered

The nature of setbacks in the growth process and embracing uncertainty
Overcoming self-judgment, feelings of inadequacy, and self-compassion
The impact of our thoughts and narratives on self-trust
Recognizing and working with emotions that hinder progress
Strategies for bouncing back after setbacks and the importance of setting smaller goals
The role of resistance and the ongoing practice of creating effective structures
The journey of coming back as a learning cycle in personal development
The power of external accountability and public commitments
Identifying and learning from challenges and the significance of iterating strategies

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