I was working out with my childhood friend in my office gym yesterday.
My friend has been working for the same company for nearly 15 years, but now he’s ready to start his own business.
So he’s been spending a lot of time on social media and YouTube to learn more. As we were working out, he said something like, “Man, all this online content is just stuff everyone already knows. They talk about the same things over and over again.”
And yet, the content that consists of rehashed ideas that everyone knows is racking up millions of views.
If you’re anything like me, you spend A LOT of time thinking, reflecting, and trying to make sense of everything. Some call it overthinking; I call it wasting time.
This is the problem of deep thinkers: people who are conscientious, thoughtful, and considerate. But you’re not being thoughtful at all.
You’re actually destroying your own life.
You’re always thinking about the future, the past, or things that don’t even matter.
After 2.5 years and 150 editions of Wise & Wealthy, I’m pulling the plug.
It’s not the end of my blog though. I’ve been publishing articles since 2015. And I’ve been sending out a weekly newsletter in some shape or form since that time as well.
But I AM ending the Wise & Wealthy format and brand.
There are two reasons why:
1. Reader response has been down: Back when I started, my newsletter was simple. Every time I published an article, I would send out an email with a link to the article. And I would explain what the article was about and why I wrote it.
Times have changed a lot since 2015 and responding to articles is not really a thing anymore. And that’s quite unfortunate for my style of content creation.
I thrive off reader feedback. It gives me input for new content. I think that’s also because of the impersonal Wise & Wealthy format.
Sending an email with a link to an article somehow feels more personal. I want to go back to that.
2. I like to switch things up: I’m a huge believer in doing new things in life every 2 to 3 years. That could be switching jobs or getting a promotion if you’re employed.
And if you work for yourself, it could mean shaking things up in the way you work. Over the last 9 years, I’ve done a lot of “switching things up.”
From self-publishing to traditional publishing. Living abroad. Hiring freelancers. And so forth.
The reason I like to do something different every 2 to 3 years is because, in my experience, that’s about the time most people start getting bored in their current job/career.
Is this something you can also relate to?
What’s next…
Every time I publish a new article, I’ll send you an email. Other than that, I’m also working on a few other projects.
My goal is to only publish when I really have something to say. I don’t want to create content for the sake of creating content.
That’s why I’ve never turned my blog or newsletter into a clickbait machine that’s funded by advertising. I’m in the business of teaching and sharing information, and I want to keep it that way.
Anyway, as soon as I have more details to share, I’ll update you.
Thank you for reading Wise & Wealthy!
I appreciate that you’re here. And I’m excited to keep sharing new articles with you.
All the best,
Darius
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How is the ancient philosophy of Stoicism relevant today?
Stoicism isn’t just about enduring hardship. To me, Stoicism is a practical philosophy that you can start using right now, no matter what life throws your way. The key is to focus on what you can control.
For example, instead of getting angry and frustrated at being stuck in traffic, a Stoic recognizes that such events are out of their control. So they focus their energy on other things, like making plans or even listening to an audiobook.
Stoicism also emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment. Seneca talked about the dangers of living on autopilot:
“Often a very old man has no other proof of his long life than his age.”
There are plenty of things you can do in a month, a year, or ten years.
You could start a daily running habit
Begin writing your first book
Build inevitable wealth using long-term investing strategies
But people who are constantly planning for the future or dwelling on past mistakes let the time pass and find themselves with “no other proof of [their] long life” other than their age.
This is the power of Stoic philosophy. Though it’s thousands of years old, it reminds us that time functions for humans today just as it has throughout history.
We only have one life and we can’t afford to waste it.
In this comprehensive guide to Stoicism, I explore key aspects of the philosophy that you may find valuable and practical. Things like what Stoicism actually is, its core principles and philosophers, how Stoic principles can be related and applied to modern life, and the best books on Stoicism.
“Life can only be lived dangerously—there is no other way to live it. It is only through danger that life attains to maturity, growth. One needs to be an adventurer, always ready to risk the known for the unknown.”
Doing new things always feels scary. And that’s exactly what keeps life interesting.
Thanks for reading! I hope you found this edition of Wise & Wealthy useful.
All the best,
Darius
Join the 7-day Stay Centered challenge
I’ve created a one-week email course that you can do together with a group. It’s called Stay Centered, and it will help you to reclaim focus and live a meaningful life.
When you’re centered, nothing can hurt you. You will have inner peace no matter what happens.
How to unlock Stay Centered
You can join the challenge for free. Every day, you’ll receive a short email with a small challenge that inspires you to live better.
I highly recommend sharing it with your friends so you can go through the program together. I did it with my team, which was a lot of fun.
