In this episode of the We Have A Meeting podcast, Derek Sivers joins host Jack Frimston for a thought-provoking conversation on mindset, perspective, and the power of questioning our beliefs. Fresh from his recent appearance on Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson, Derek dives deeper into the themes of personal growth and how our beliefs shape our reality. They discuss his upcoming book, Useful Not True, which challenges the concept of rigid truth and explores the idea of adopting beliefs that serve us.

Derek, known for his bestselling books like How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, and Anything You Want, shares his insights on self-awareness, the subjectivity of memory, and the importance of choosing beliefs that positively impact our actions. Don’t miss this insightful discussion packed with valuable perspectives on life, mindset, and happiness!

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00:00 Introduction and Background

03:42 The Power of Usefulness: Questioning Assumptions and Beliefs

08:36 The Illusion of Self-Awareness: Our Brains Invent Explanations

13:35 Defining 'Enough': Money, Success, and Happiness

16:15 Beliefs as Social Bonds: The Role of Shared Perspectives

20:41 The Personal Journey: From Musician to Entrepreneur to Philosopher

27:38 Questioning Our Thoughts

32:12 The Subjectivity of Memory

37:47 Exploring Different Worldviews

41:48 Challenging Assumptions and Beliefs

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