Useful Not True

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  • Reading time:5 mins read

Useful Not True By Derek Sivers About the book Useful Not True by Derek Sivers challenges conventional thinking by exploring a radical idea: beliefs do not have to be objectively true to be valuable. Instead, the book advocates adopting perspectives based on their usefulness in achieving personal goals and enhancing well-being. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, and his own unconventional experiences, Sivers presents an array of thought-provoking examples to illustrate how reframing beliefs can lead to greater clarity and purpose. The book encourages readers to question their assumptions, embrace flexibility, and see beliefs as tools rather than rigid truths. Book Details…

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Anything You Want

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Anything You Want 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepeneur By Derek Sivers Derek Sivers shares 40 powerful lessons, in a book that can be read in about an hour. He discusses how an entrepreneur can make their dreams come true by shifting their focus away from money and onto gaining customer loyalty and word-of-mouth marketing. The book’s most memorable stories are from his horrible mistakes, like why saving ten minutes cost him $3.3 million dollars. About the book My tales of starting, building, and selling CD Baby, compressed into an entertaining and useful one-hour read.You started a business.…

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Your Music and People

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  • Reading time:9 mins read

Your Music and People Creative and Considerate Fame By Derek Sivers Derek Sivers shares a successful philosophy of getting your work to the world by being creative, considerate, resourceful, and connected. It’s not just for musicians. Though it uses music as the example, it is meant for any creator trying to reach people. Early readers called it one of the best books ever written on business marketing. About the book A philosophy of getting your work to the world by being creative, considerate, resourceful, and connected.Every creator has the same problems with marketing. How do you call attention to your…

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Your Website Sucks

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Your Website Sucks Here's How To Fix It By brian hall Your Website Sucks is an honest and comprehensive guide diagnoses and provides solutions to the top 30 issues that keep websites from making money. Each problem is explained in simple terms with specific and directed instruction on what the solution is and how to implement it. About the book Why do visitors come to your site, only to leave without buying? (Or signing up, or booking a call, or doing the thing you want them to do?)It's hard to say. You can't stop them and ask. And if you…

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Yes You Can

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Yes You Can How to Make a Movie for Almost No Money By Courtney Daniels If you’ve been trying to sell a spec script, attach a star, raise financing for your film, or even just get someone to return your email, you already know it might take a while. So why not do something while you’re waiting for other people to do something? About the book This practical, no-nonsense guide to indie filmmaking will provide you with the tools and insider tips you need to make your movie with little to no budget. Written by an experienced and successful independent filmmaker who has…

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String Theories

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String Theories Tips, Challenges, and Reflections for the Lifelong Guitarist By Adam Levy & Ethan Sherman In String Theories, renowned guitarists Adam Levy and Ethan Sherman offer a comprehensive and practical guide to boundless musical growth for the dedicated guitarist, as well as on-the-job lessons learned from both of their many years of experience as players and teachers. About the book Originally adapted from Adam Levy’s popular YouTube series Guitar Tips, the essays and lessons in this book cover topics including:Effective practice strategiesFretboard techniquePlaying with other musiciansCompositionImprovisationListening and reading recommendationsAnd much moreConcepts are followed by practical music exercises and plans of…

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