First, we talk about at the realities of being an introvert (like Derek) and discuss how to still make friends and influence people in the business whether you’re at a gig, a party or an official music conference. &nbsp; Next, Derek breaks down one of my favorite articles that he’s ever written, where he discusses the happiest artists he knows and what they do to remain creative and active in their music careers without suffering from the grind of the gig economy or burning out from feeling like they need to constantly monetize and hustle.  In This Episode Derek and Ariel Discuss:   Derek Sivers first interview is&nbsp;just for musicians and the music business people   How a natural introvert like Derek learned how to get ahead in the music business and at&nbsp;any&nbsp;networking event or conference   How he came up with the brilliant title of his upcoming book:&nbsp;Your Music and People, Creative and Considerate Fame,&nbsp;what it’s&nbsp;about and what to expect when it’s released   How to keep yourself in balance and the formula artists have figured out to stay happy as lifelong creatives   Why having a stage name is a fabulous way to protect your personal humanity and separate yourself from what can feel confronting and how this can separate you from negativity   How a natural introvert (like Derek) can learn how to get ahead in the music business and at&nbsp;any&nbsp;networking event or conference     What the happiest musicians Derek knows do to keep themselves in balance and the formula they have figured out to stay happy as lifelong artists   &nbsp; Episode Action Sheet: Download All 6 Cyber PR Music Freebies! &nbsp; Books Mentioned: Your Music and People, Creative and Considerate Fame – Derek Sivers upcoming book –&nbsp;it will be announced here when it comes out&nbsp;here. Digital Minimalism&nbsp;– Cal Newport&nbsp; How to Win Friends &amp; Influence People&nbsp;– Dale Carnegie &nbsp; Articles Mentioned: Balance – Derek’s Article&nbsp;about the happiest musicians he knows and what they do differently The Modern Trap of Turning Hobbies Into Hustles&nbsp;– Manrepeller&nbsp; Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?&nbsp;– The Atlantic&nbsp; &nbsp; Throwback Video: Derek&nbsp;&amp; Ariel discuss the&nbsp;best niche-based pitch&nbsp;he ever heard (it’s that “one line” Derek refers to in this podcast.) &nbsp; Contact Derek: Email&nbsp; Derek’s Twitter

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