Entrepreneur / Writer

Derek Sivers

Founded CD Baby, sold it, gave the proceeds away. Lives from first principles — no subscriptions, no contracts, no dependencies. Built a house from scratch in New Zealand. Author of Hell Yeah or No and Anything You Want.

Known For

Hell yeah or noFirst-principles livingRadical simplification

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Focus Only on What You Can Control

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Books

■Hell Yeah or No(2020)

■Anything You Want(2011)

Episodes

#Parenting: Who Is It Really For AND Actions, Not Words, Reveal Our Real Values by Derek Sivers on MindfulnessSep 18, 2026 #4023: How to Do What You Love and Make Good Money AND Quitting Something You LoveMay 22, 2026 #837How to Simplify Your Life in 2026 — New Tips from Derek Sivers, Seth Godin, and Martha BeckNov 26, 2025 #Exploring the Meaning of WorkJan 16, 2025