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323: Derek Sivers

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Jul 22, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Why Derek Stuck With A Kensington Trackball For Decades

  • Derek has used the Kensington Expert Mouse trackball for 25 years for ergonomic precision and scrolling.
  • He first needed a stationary input in a cramped 1996 recording studio and kept loving it ever since.
ADVICE

Buy A Soundproof Booth For Reliable Audio Recording

  • Buy a studio bricks soundproof booth if you need truly silent recordings and can't control outside noise.
  • Derek records audiobooks and podcasts inside a freestanding booth with thick glass door and cable pass-throughs.
INSIGHT

Your Library Can Give You Full Oxford English Dictionary Access

  • Public library subscriptions can unlock high-quality reference resources for free, like the full Oxford English Dictionary.
  • Derek accesses the unabridged OED via his Wellington library login for etymology and historical usage while writing.
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