Derek Sivers
Founded CD Baby in 1998 and sold it in 2008, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education. Since then a writer and speaker: five books, 550+ articles, and a site at sive.rs he hand-codes and keeps free of advertising.
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Believed beforeby their own account
Their words, looking backI was acting like the record producer in New Jersey, making everyone come to my website. It was inconsiderate.
Nowsaid
Our readingNo longer believes this.
Their wordsIf you have something worth spreading, it's considerate to spread it widely, to reach people through their favorite medium.
- 17 months earlier
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Believed beforeby their own account
Nowsaid
Our readingNo longer believes this.
Their wordsI used to look for ways to make money, but I haven't done that in years. Now I keep looking for ways to want less.
- 17 months earlier
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Believed beforeby their own account
Nowsaid
Our readingNo longer believes this.
Their wordsThere's always a chance I might never see my family again. Because of that, I often regret it. It's usually best to keep options open.