# Fast First Follower

> The first follower is what transforms a lone nut into a leader. - Derek Sivers

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**Published on:** 2024-09-16
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The first follower is what transforms a lone nut into a leader. - Derek Sivers I remember first seeing this TED talk from the incredible Derek Sivers in early 2010 during what I refer to as my first "Eat, Pray, Love" year. I had left my entertainment career behind to explore, de/re program, volunteer/serve, and work, for a year in Malawi and India. Grassroot Soccer, FHI360, Manav Sadhna. I grew a beard, hugged a ton of people, and said "I love you man", a lot. By far one of the greatest/most challenging years of my life, that I was gifted from all of the amazing guides & teachers along the road. I was struggling with the idea of being a leader in what I saw reflected in society: -A number 1 -A CEO -A founder -An alpha ...and it wasn't until I saw this video that I was completely unlocked. Not only did it give me the permission and grace to follow, but it also created the person I am today for myself, my friends, my investments...put simply others. I'm a FAST FIRST FOLLOWER and that is a form of leadership that I align with. I've become a leader by embracing being a follower.

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