I am very excited about this book and the Domino Project approach to publishing it. Derek Sivers brings his originality, openness and generosity to everything he does, all of which makes for a better world.

Great video.

While I appreciate the point, Derek and wholeheartedly agree that too much MBA analysis can lead to paralysis, it's a bit irresposible to say happiness and profits above all else are all that matter.(It gives me shivers that you are using the Mob as a metaphor, but that's besides the point: Beyond their glitz. glamour and simplicity, they kill and terrorize people!) You do reference "helping people" so I think that is part of your point as well. Maybe the message should really be: Profits and happiness, balanced with social responsibility to your community and your employees, are REALLY all that matter!

Great video and a great read :-)

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Funny and thought provoking: I think that focus on keeping your consumers happy can be more obvious to smaller business (you can be literally closer to your consumer) : a huge opportunity is for big brands to learn how to keep (or create) that entrepreneurial focus on the consumers needs, not just on bottom lines.
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Love it, Derek. Found myself nodding my head in agreement. Just one thing... I suppose everyone will have a different definition of the term, "profitable." ")

Kudos Derek! Great message you've shared here.

Yep, NEVER forget the REASON WHY you are doing something...and F MBAs...oops, I am one!

This is a very well presented metaphor for our sad decline in to corporatization at all levels. Whereas I agree with Maria about the mob's darker side (which Derek alludes to), I recognize many parallels to mob activity in apparently legal, day-to-day, administrative offices. But that's a whole new discussion.

Whereas education is a critical aspect of society, over-education, to the point of being shaped in to just another cog in a machine, is over-valued.

a brilliant book

Somehow I liked you better before seeing these videos Derek. You make some good points, but come off as preachy and condescending. Perhaps your brush is too broad.

Well done Derek. A thought-provoking and yet profoundly powerful message communicated in a simple and entertaining way. Bravo sir. I shall be sharing these far and wide through the internet and the outernet.

Derek, These videos are great. I've been sharing them, I need to order your book.

I find your messages direct and entertaining with your messages. I am not a fan of the mob, but I got your message. I didn't feel you were endorsing bad things! Thank you!

I loved this book and the principles, concepts, and human behind it.