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#109: Writer and entrepreneur Derek Sivers joins Chris to discuss decision-making, having meaningful experiences, personal happiness, journaling, saying no, and parenting. They also touch on the subject of traveling with children and aligning your actions and personal values to achieve goals in life\nDerek Sivers (@sivers) is an entrepreneur, writer, musician, and self-proclaimed "slow thinker" who has optimized his life for creating and learning. He founded CD Baby, an online platform that helped independent musicians sell their music directly to fans, and has published several books, including Hell Yeah or No.\nFull show notes: https://allthehacks.com/decision-making-derek-sivers\n\nPartner Deals\nNotion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work\nDeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web\nFabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family\nVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn\nDaffy: Free $25 to give to the charity of your choice\nFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to:\xa0allthehacks.com/deals\n\nResources Mentioned\nDerek Sivers: Website | Twitter\xa0\nBook:\xa0Hell Yeah or No: what's worth doing\nArticles: My Heroes | Actions, Not Words, Reveal Our Real Values | Parenting: Who Is It Really For? | Travel Is Best With Young Children | Relax for the Same Result\nBooks Mentioned: The Paradox of Choice | Brain Rules for Baby\nNew Zealand Recommendation: Staglands Wildlife Reserve\n\nFull Show Notes\n(02:02) Pursuing Change Through Exploration\n(03:54) Turning Intentions into Reality\n(09:05) Reflecting on What You Want and Why\n(11:22) Learning to Pause, Reflect, and Push Back Through Journaling\n(19:06) Methods for Decision-Making\n(22:20) Analysis Paralysis: Making Decisions When There Are Too Many Options\n(29:51) Coin Toss: Noticing Your Feelings While the Coin Is in the Air\n(32:06) Paradox of Choice: Satisfice Not Maximize\n(40:19) Theory vs. Practice\n(43:50) Living with the Culmination of Your Decisions\n(47:30) Decision-Making Based on Personal Goals and Aspirations\n(51:13) Actions Reveal Values\n(55:29) Choosing the Correct Decision-Making Strategy for Your Situation\n(58:15) Prioritizing Family\n(1:00:31) Saying No\n(1:06:49) Parenting Perspective\n(1:10:18) Traveling with Children\n(1:18:03) Adjusting Expectations and Being Open to Unexpected Encounters\n(1:26:13) \u201cRelax for the Same Result\u201d\n(1:37:15) Derek Sivers\u2019 New Zealand Recommendations\n\nConnect with All the Hacks\nAll the Hacks:\xa0Newsletter\xa0|\xa0Website\xa0|\xa0Membership\xa0|\xa0Email\nChris Hutchins:\xa0Twitter\xa0|\xa0Instagram\xa0|\xa0Website\xa0|\xa0LinkedIn\n\nEditor\u2019s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.