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.
Make Gifts and This Will Happen
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.