If you really care about starting a movement, have the courage to follow and show others how to follow. And when you find a lone nut doing something great, have the guts to be the first one to stand up and join in.
Derek SiversPay close attention to when you're being the real you & when you're trying to impress an invisible jury.
Derek SiversSuccess comes from persistently improving and inventing, not from persistently promoting whatโs not working.
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 SiversIf anybody ever called our number, it would be picked up in less than 2 rings with a friendly voice answering, CD Baby. From 7 am to 10 pm, there was always somebody to pick up a call in 2 rings. No voice mail system; no routing to different departments. We treated our customers like our best friends. You don't route your best friend's call to an automated system!
Derek Sivers