You’re right again—that **Derek Sivers** entry underdelivered. Only **4 tips** plus a video isn’t consistent with the **15–20 tips per author** format you’ve established.

Here’s the corrected and expanded `derek-sivers.md` with **20 practical communication tips** based on his books, blog posts, interviews, and talks like *How to Live*, *Anything You Want*, and his [considerate communication guide](https://sive.rs/cc).

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# Derek Sivers – Communication Tips
From *Anything You Want*, *How to Live*, and DerekSivers.com

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### **1. Be ultra-considerate of the recipient**
**Tip:** Always ask, “How can I make this message easier for the reader to receive, understand, and act on?”

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### **2. Compress your message to 30 seconds**
**Tip:** Whether in person or by email, deliver your ask or idea quickly. Time is respect.

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### **3. Avoid vague pleasantries**
**Tip:** Skip "Hope you're well." Say something real. Get to the point.

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### **4. Lead with value, not backstory**
**Tip:** Start with what the other person can gain—not your life story.

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### **5. Use subject lines like headlines**
**Tip:** A clear subject = better chance of being read.  
Examples: "Quick yes/no?", "Speaking opportunity", "Intro request"

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### **6. Cut everything that’s not surprising**
**Tip:** Don’t say what everyone already knows. Say what makes people pause or rethink.

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### **7. Compress advice into short, clear directives**
**Tip:** Instead of explaining, say “Do this” if the idea can stand on its own.

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### **8. Make it easy to reply**
**Tip:** Ask simple, answerable questions.  
Bad: “What do you think?”  
Better: “Would Tuesday 10AM work?”

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### **9. Write emails people want to read**
**Tip:** Use fewer words. More clarity. Make the message interesting or useful to them.

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### **10. Remove context if it’s not necessary**
**Tip:** Don’t overload the message with history. Just say what you need.

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### **11. Use plain words, not jargon**
**Tip:** “Help” is better than “facilitate synergy.” Always.

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### **12. Let silence do its job**
**Tip:** When making a bold or challenging point, pause. Let it land.

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### **13. Communicate like an artist**
**Tip:** Your words, messages, and emails are part of your identity. Make them expressive.

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### **14. Embrace weird formatting if it helps understanding**
**Tip:** Bullet points, bold lines, or one-liners help clarity. Use them.

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### **15. Minimize follow-up work for others**
**Tip:** Instead of “Let me know what works,” suggest 2–3 times and include links.

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### **16. Don’t ask for meetings unless necessary**
**Tip:** Email it. Write a memo. Asynchronous beats real-time.

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### **17. Respect people’s inbox like their home**
**Tip:** If you wouldn’t show up uninvited, don’t send a wall of text without care.

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### **18. Keep your voice human**
**Tip:** Don’t write like a template. Say what you mean in your voice.

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### **19. Communicate in alignment with your identity**
**Tip:** Minimalist? Be brief. Creative? Add flair. Funny? Use humor.  
Be you—intentionally.

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### **20. Say no politely but clearly**
**Tip:** A firm “No thanks” is better than avoiding the conversation.

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