What do you care about?

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Do you work on what you love? Or what you want? Or at least what you care about? You should. Doing what works is great, but you can’t hate what you do…

Please invest in what makes you happy!

"What we think determines what happens to us, so if we want to change our lives, we need to stretch our minds." – Wayne Dyer.

Pursue What You Care About:

In Anything You Want, Derek Sivers tells us that the most important step toward success is pursuing something you actually care about. 

Many people chase success for the wrong reasons, like money or status, but the truth is that real fulfillment comes when you build something for yourself on your own terms.

Think of it like this: if you're excited to wake up in the morning and dive into your work, you're on the right track. 

Passion isn't just a feel-good sentiment. It's the fuel that powers everything.

"Success comes from persistently improving and inventing, not from persistently doing what's not working." - Derek Sivers.

-> Focus on projects that make you genuinely excited. If you're doing something for the love of it, challenges will feel like opportunities, not obstacles.

Be Willing to Say "No":

One of Sivers' most powerful messages is learning to say no to things that don’t serve you.

This includes opportunities that look good on the surface but don’t align with your goals. Saying no creates space for the things that truly matter. 

It’s easy to get pulled in multiple directions, but that weakens your focus.

Your time is limited, so you need to protect it like it’s the most valuable thing you own. Be selective in what you commit to. 

Every "yes" to something meaningless is a "no" to something important.

“If it’s not a ‘hell yes,’ it’s a ‘no.’” - Derek Sivers.

-> Before you commit to anything new, ask yourself, “Does this help me move toward my main goal?” If not, it might be time to decline.

Don’t Worry About the Rules:

Sivers shows us that many successful entrepreneurs didn’t follow a specific formula. Instead, they created their own rules.

It’s tempting to stick to what you think you're supposed to do, but innovation comes when you're unafraid to break conventions.

Follow your instincts.

What works for someone else might not work for you. Your unique path will be more fulfilling than following a cookie-cutter blueprint.

"No business plan survives first contact with customers." - Derek Sivers.

-> Trust yourself to make decisions based on what feels right for you, not based on what’s “normal” or expected. Your journey is yours alone.

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Last thoughts:

Sivers’ book reminds us that you don’t need to follow traditional routes to success.

It’s about finding what works for you and enjoying the process.

Success is personal, and you’ll be happiest when you define it on your own terms. 

As you build your path, stay open to change and stay true to what excites you.

-> You don't have to know the destination to start the journey. Just keep moving in the direction that feels right, and the path will unfold.

See you in a week.

Your Zine.