Five years after I started CD Baby, when it was a big success, the media said I had revolutionized the music business. But 'revolution' is a term that people use only when you're successful. Before that, you're just a quirky person who does things differently.
Derek SiversThere is no movement without the first follower. See, we are told that we all need to be leaders but that would be ineffective. The best way to make a movement, if you really care, is to courageously follow and show others how to follow.
Derek SiversRepeated psychology tests have proven that telling someone your goal makes it less likely to happen.
Derek SiversEveryone who became great at something has a similar story: For years, they worked on their craft every day, even if they werenโt in the mood. Always pushing, practicing, working, and improvingYes it takes thousands of hours of practice, but thatโs good news! Itโs a clear path and itโs under your control.
Derek SiversFor years, I'd say yes to almost everything, trying to be nice and generous. Feeling obliged to be of service to the world. Maybe also a fear of being forgotten if I don't. But I paid the ultimate price in doing that, because for all those years, I got almost no work done! Some famous authors have written about this: that if they said yes to every request, then they'd never have time to write another book again.
Derek Sivers