#159 - Derek Sivers - Useful, Not True

Built Not Born Podcast with Derek Sivers 🎙️Episode: Useful, Not True - Choosing Better Beliefs"We choose what we believe not because it's absolutely true, but because it's useful to believe it." - Derek SiversIn this episode, Joe welcomes back best selling author Derek Sivers for a deep dive into his new book "Useful, Not True" and explores how our beliefs shape our reality. Derek shares insights on choosing beliefs that serve us better and making peace with what we can't control.Episode Highlights ⭐🕒 00:00 - 03:45 - Introduction and catching upJiu-jitsu training space as a podcast background Previous podcast appearance discussionDerek's book writing process🕒 03:46 - 12:30 - Exploring "Useful, Not True"Core concept of choosing beneficial beliefsDerek's research journey through philosophy and religionWriting approach and keeping books concise🕒 12:31 - 20:15 - Emotions and Decision MakingHow emotions decide before logic kicks inThe importance of mental stateStrategies for controlling emotional responses🕒 20:16 - 28:45 - Questions for Self-ReflectionIdentifying outdated beliefsDealing with distractionsFinding your top priority🕒 28:46 - 35:30 - Making Peace with UncertaintyBeing okay regardless of outcomesDerek's experience moving from Oxford to New ZealandAdapting to unexpected changes🕒 35:31 - 45:00 - Rapid Fire QuestionsBest investments in lifeDealing with overwhelmFuture plans and prioritiesKey Takeaways 🎯Choose beliefs based on their usefulness rather than absolute truthControl your response to situations by managing your mental stateRegularly question whether your old beliefs still serve youJournal daily to gain clarity when feeling overwhelmedThere's always another way to look at any situationResources Mentioned 📚📖 "Useful, Not True" by Derek Sivers📖 "Hell Yeah or No" by Derek Sivers🎙️ Derek's Previous episode: Built Not Born (#66) - Hell Yeah or NoConnect with Derek 🌐Website: sive.rsBook: Useful, Not TrueContact: Say Hello to Derek© 2025 Built Not Born Podcast. All rights reserved.#BuiltNotBorn #DerekSivers #UsefulNotTrue #Entrepreneurship #PersonalDevelopment #JoeCiccarone #MindsetShift #Podcast #Philly #NewZealand #Beliefs #true #author #books

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