Wise & Wealthy: Two words of advice and strategic opportunism

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#89 – September 18, 2023

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Wise: Procrastinators

I’ve been writing a lot more articles in the past few weeks. I usually post one new article a week. 

But last week and this week, I published two. And I will do the same next week.

The reason I upped my output is that I felt like I was procrastinating a bit more than usual. So instead of taking a step back, I recognized I needed to challenge myself more.

This week’s Wise article is one of my favorite ones. 

It’s about two words: Regret and accomplishment.

If you overcome procrastination, you avoid regret and you will feel a sense of accomplishment.

Two priceless things in life. More on this in the article.

↳ Two Words of Advice for Procrastinators


Wealthy: Strategic opportunism

My next book, The Stoic Path to Wealth, was supposed to come out in February 2024

But the publishing date was pushed back to July 2024 recently. I had already started with the marketing strategy for the book.

When I heard about the changed publishing date, I had to adjust quickly.

I immediately started creating a new strategy and I began recording the audiobook version of my third book, Do It Today.

I finished recording the entire audiobook, 33 chapters in total, in a week.

Plus, I’m working on more improvements for my online courses. And the beginning touches on a new book!

So this change in the publishing date has turned out great for my productivity.

Thanks to “strategic opportunism,” something that can help you to accomplish more in life.

↳ Strategic Opportunism: How to Thrive in an Unpredictable World


One interesting thing

A very strong statement from the renowned business philosopher, Peter F. Drucker:

“Until we can manage time, we can manage nothing else.” 

Being in control of your time and focus is fundamental to achieving success in any area of life. I consider it the foundation of all achievement.

It’s much like juggling: Each ball represents a different aspect of your life – work, family, health, personal growth. Drop one, and the rest could follow suit.


Thanks for reading! I hope you found this edition of Wise & Wealthy useful.

All the best,

Darius

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