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4023: How to Do What You Love and Make Good Money AND Quitting Something You Love by Derek Sivers
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- May 22, 2026
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4023: Derek Sivers explores why the happiest and most fulfilled people often separate financial stability from creative expression instead of forcing one pursuit to satisfy every emotional and practical need. He also reflects on the surprising freedom that comes from quitting even the things you love, showing how letting go of comfort and dependency creates space for growth, reinvention, and a more intentional life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://sive.rs/balance & https://sive.rs/quit Quotes to ponder: “Do something for love and something for money. Don’t try to make one thing satisfy your entire life.” “Most full-time artists I know only spend an hour or two a day actually doing their art. The rest is spent on the boring work that comes with trying to make it a full-time career. So skip the art career and just do the art.” “You don’t need to compromise your art or value it based on others’ opinions.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices