Anything You Want

Derek Sivers · First published June 21st 2011

Best known for creating CD Baby, the most popular music site for independent artists, founder Derek Sivers chronicles his “accidental” success and failures into this concise and inspiring book on how to create a multi-million dollar company by following your passion. In Anything You Want, Sivers details his journey and the lessons learned along the way of creating CD Baby and building a business close to his heart. “[Sivers is] one of the last music-business folk heroes,” says Esquire magazine. His less-scripted approach to business is refreshing and will educate readers to feel empowered to follow their own dreams. Aspiring entrepreneurs and others trying to make their own way will be particularly comforted by Sivers straight talk and transparency -a reminder that anything you want is within your reach.

Anything You Want is also available in a 5 pack, 52 pack and very limited edition Collectible, signed by Derek.

“Anything You Want” is a book written by Derek Sivers that offers advice on how to live a fulfilling life and build a successful business by following one’s passions and serving customers.

1. Follow your passions: Discover what you are truly interested in and what motivates you, and build your life and business around it.
2. Keep it simple: Focus on the core of what you want to achieve, and don’t get bogged down in details or complexity.
3. Serve your customers: The key to a successful business is to make your customers happy. Ask them what they want and give it to them.
4. Focus on growth: Grow your business gradually and sustainably, and don’t be afraid to pivot if necessary.
5. Don’t be afraid to take risks: Sometimes taking risks is necessary to achieve success.
6. Embrace change: Change is inevitable, so embrace it and adapt to new opportunities and challenges.
7. Be true to yourself: Be honest with yourself and others about what you want and what you stand for.
8. Be patient: Building a successful business and life takes time and effort. Be patient and persistent.
9. Take care of yourself: Make time for rest, recreation, and self-care to maintain balance and prevent burnout.
10. Give back: Give back to your community and those in need. Helping others will make you happier and more fulfilled.