Timeless advice for creators
The life of a creator can feel lonely. But you are part of a long history and thriving community of creators—writers, musicians, filmmakers, artists. In these articles, I share examples, principles, and frameworks to help you become a better creator. Sign up to get these sent to your email each week.
Be Creatively Generous
What makes someone feel compelled to share your work with all their friends? A spirit of generosity.
And when it comes to generosity, Derek Sivers is legendary.
After a career as a professional musician, Sivers’s company CD Baby made it possible for thousands of independent bands, including mine, to sell our CDs in the early 2000s.
When he sold CD Baby for $22 million, he gave it all away, putting the proceeds in a charitable trust to benefit musicians.