Xenophilia, Changing Yourself, and Useful (Not True) Thinking with Derek Sivers [Part 1]

from Notes From the New World · host Chelsea Riffe

238: This is Part 1 of one of the most philosophical conversations ever recorded on In My Non-Expert Opinion with Chelsea’s vision board guest, Derek Sivers.In this episode, Chelsea and Derek discuss: Derek’s nomadic heart and values, and how his decision to be a good dad led him to halt his travels and settle in New Zealand Derek’s goal to make the whole world feel like home Inhabiting philosophies from around the world Useful, not true, thinking Constantly pivoting to find your own success How to make decisions that actually align with your goals Creating just for the sake of it vs. monetizing The power of constraints and WAY more eye-popping, quotable gems from DerekResources Mentioned: "Personal Development for Smart People" by Steve Pavlina Derek's books Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Midnight Library by Matt HaigConnect with Derek: WebsiteConnect with Chelsea: Website 1:1 Podcast Coaching Instagram Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats Pitch Perfect Bootcamp - Round 2 WaitlistReady to launch your very own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE.Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠.Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency!Connect with Chelsea:🪐 Pitch Perfect Fall 2026 Waitlist☄️ SUPERNOVA waitlist: the thinking lab for the deep thinkers, world-builders, and curious visionaries who see futures that don't exist yet. 💻 Website🍿Popcorn Club: Monthly meet-up to debrief TV, movies, and the zeitgeist📜 Footnotes newsletter filled with rabbit holes💌 The Art of the Ask Podcast📱 IG: ⁠@chelseariffe⁠🧵 Threads: @chelseariffeSupport NFNTW: Your donations help cover costs of running the show; you can help fund NFTNW right HERE. If you're unable to donate financially, share it. It all adds up!Want to sponsor NFTNW? Email [email protected] to discuss partnership packages!

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