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232: Useful Not True, with Derek Sivers

232: Useful Not True, with Derek Sivers

Update: 2025-06-171
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Derek Sivers joins us to talk about personal agency, idea ownership, saying no, and (of course) journaling.


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Guest Starring:

Derek Sivers


Links and Show Notes:

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232: Useful Not True, with Derek Sivers

232: Useful Not True, with Derek Sivers

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