Derek Sivers is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his surprising quotable insights and pithy succinct writing style. Formerly a musician, programmer, TED speaker, and circus clown, he sold his first company for $22 million and gave all the money to charity. Derek’s books (Useful Not True, How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, Anything You Want) and newest projects are at his website: sive.rs.
This micro-episode of Down 40 Love with René Vidal answers the following questions:
- What are limiting beliefs?
- How do limiting beliefs hold us back from being our best selves?
- What can I do to eradicate a limiting belief?
Top Takeaways from Derek Sivers:
1. Limiting beliefs feel true but are not actually true.
2. Social realities are presented as absolute realities, but they are not—they’re just norms or beliefs.
3. Problem: People are not really living the life they want because they’re being held back by limiting beliefs that feel real.
4. Solution: Deliberately choose beliefs that serve you well.
CONNECT WITH US:
Guest Derek Sivers: sive.rs
Host René Vidal: www.corporateathletesinternational.com