Derek Sivers Books - 35 Book Recommendations
Derek Sivers
Derek Sivers favorite books - 35 recommended reads.
In 1997, Derek Sivers, a professional musician, had no thought of starting his own business, but things escalated quickly. He just wanted to make money, in particular by selling CDs on his Internet page. Afterwards, a few friends also asked him to sell their CDs. When there were more musicians, the CD Baby company was born.
But five years later, Sivers realized it was time for a change. He sold CD Baby for $22 million. With this money, Sivers opens a charity for young people who need to pay for education, and he sets out into a completely different sphere of activity.
In 2011 his book Anything You Want was published, describing his experiences with CD Baby. His unconventional approach to business has inspired many entrepreneurs to follow their dreams. Recently, Sievers has decided that inspiring others to become entrepreneurs will be his primary focus. He started Wood Egg, which sells manuals and offers advice on how to start a business in Asian countries.
We've selected 35 Derek Sivers books that he recommends reading with his brief comment. Derek is a person to get inspired by and he has a lot of critical thoughts on books on that list.
So, check out 35 books recommended by Derek Sivers!
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Making a Good Brain Great
About the care of the physical brain - the goo in your skull - from a doctor who scans brains and has linked specific behavior to brain.
Business Stripped Bare
A real and specific description of the inner workings of the Virgin companies. Every entrepreneur, investor, and manager should appreciate this detailed account of practices, philosophies and stories from the core.
Talent is Overrated
Talent is not innate - it comes from thousands of hours of deliberate practice: focused improving of your shortcomings. That's it. If you can get past the first 20% of the book that just asks questions, the next 60% is quite good.
Overachievement
Performance coach, with a bent towards sports, surgery, and executive performance, gives his thoughts on being a top performer. The key is the "Trusting Mindset": like a squirrel runs across a telephone wire. Just doing it, without thought, because you've trained yourself plenty until that point.
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The How of Happiness
Since I loved Stumbling on Happiness, I was prepared to love this, but the big difference is that Stumbling on Happiness showed tests and experiments to prove their points, whereas this book only presents conclusions. Maybe equally accurate but less convincing.
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Personal Development for Smart People
A broad look at all different aspects of self-improvement. Some unique insights. But it's based on this abstract pyramid of power/love/oneness stuff that I couldn't relate to. Though inbetween those lie some great concrete ideas.
The Culture Code
Weird look at how different cultures (mostly Europe versus U.S. in this book) see things differently. Example: British luxury is about detachment whereas U.S. luxury is about rank.
The Four Pillars of Investing
If you've already read and loved The Smartest Investment Book You'll Ever Read, above, then read this more in-depth book next.
Here Comes Everybody
Like Wikinomics and Crowdsourcing, required reading if interested in harnessing the collective power of people online.
The Culting of Brands
Unique fascinating dissection of cults and why they work. Then how to apply those lessons to marketing your business.
Maximum Achievement
A classic self-help book. Exactly what you'd expect. I don't agree with all of it.
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