Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur by Derek Sivers

From music entrepreneur to best-selling author, Derek Sivers has an enviable career. In "Anything You Want," Sivers applies the lessons he’s learned along the way to uplifting the business landscape and providing lessons on how to stay ahead of the curve in the world of entrepreneruship.

The book starts out with an introduction to the changes and upheavals happening in today’s business climate, and Sivers makes it clear that entrepreneurs looking to succeed will need to be something totally new. Entrepreneurs will need to move away from the traditional, hierarchical model and adopt a system that is perpetually flexible, one that can move with the times and stay ahead of the ever-evolving business landscape. He argues that this approach is the surest path to success.

The second part of the book outlines sixteen traits that Sivers believes should be in every new kind of entrepreneur. Sivers promotes the adoption of a creative and open-minded outlook, an interest in personal growth and expansion, an openness to risk and a willingness to experiment, and a strong focus on satisfying customer needs. He also advocates for a shift in attitude towards failure, from seeing it as an end to seeing it as an opportuniy. Failure, Sivers argues, can help an entrepreneur gain experience and learn valuable lessons.

The third part of Anything You Want shifts to the technical aspects of successful entrepreneurship and outlines twenty-four key points on the set-up and growth of a business. Sivers provides advice on everything from marketing to target customers, setting up digital systems, managing teams remotely, and automating operations. He also delves into topics such as networking, hiring, and product development.

The final section of the book is a collection of inspiring stories from various entrepreneurs. Here, Sivers showcases the examples of successful entrepreneurs and how their visionary and creative approaches have led them to great success.

Overall, "Anything You Want" provides an inspiring and eye-opening look into the world of modern entrepreneurship. Through concrete advice and inspirational stories, Sivers provides an invaluable resource to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to stay ahead of the curve. With helpful tips and valuable lessons, Sivers provides an informative and uplifting look into what being a new kind of entrepreneur truly means.