Sekrett Scilensce

How dare I attend a ‘how-to’ convention? That’s true. But this one had Derek Sivers & a load of other individuals that was to be frank, an almost unbelievable combination of individuals. Don’t worry, the world will not collapse. At least, not any more than it has in a while. I had fun (which is Key), and that’s very unusual for anything that contains ‘music-conference’ within its moniker.

First off, meeting Derek was important for me. Having been both a critic & advocate of his ideas in the past, I was destined for that moment when I’d say, “by the way, I’m…” — He is very much the introvert he explains himself as and, that’s excellent. I’m very similar to him in those respects but probably not at all alike in many others.

In the end, Derek (Sivers) is not the stereotypical enterpriser that he thinks he might be. He comes across as a mix between Sun Tzu & the public Steve Jobs. Very adaptable, very improvisational, and very peculiar; you have to be meticulously intense to exist in today’s business & entertainment environment and well, I’m happy that we have this in common.

I feel that not knowing a few small items about him may have taken him aback, but I don’t get to read online as much as I’d like to. So I asked him some simple items about ever getting into music again etc. and, he was unexpectedly gracious to answer. I figured since he was like myself with some small talk items he’d reply, “good God man, haven’t you ever read my about-me link?”

Thanks Derek for allowing me the opportunity to connect with you despite my at times, intensely; meticulous, candor.