3 Rules for Writing Effective Articles - Darius Foroux
An effective article is an article that achieves its goal. When you're writing articles, that's the most important thing to keep in mind.| Darius Foroux
An effective article is an article that achieves its goal. When you're writing articles, that's the most important thing to keep in mind.| Darius Foroux
Arthur Schopenhauer says: There are writers who write because they have something to say and those who write for the sake of writing.| Darius Foroux
Hi, I'm Darius Foroux, author of this blog. I’ve been sharing weekly ideas to become smarter and wealthier since 2015.| Darius Foroux
In 1946, George Orwell wrote an essay called Politics and the English Language. He was tired of how people used vague, bloated language to hide weak ideas. He said: “If thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought.” Orwell wasn’t just talking about politicians. He […]| Darius Foroux
By adding more solitude and listening to our own thoughts, we can improve our thinking. And come up with authentic ideas and judgments.| Darius Foroux
The habit of journaling may seem small and insignificant. But it can make a huge impact. Journaling truly can change your life.| Darius Foroux
In part I, we agreed on the fact that life is hard. Whether you have perfect looks, a stacked bank account, live in a mansion, and drive a fancy car, you still have to deal with the bad things that we humans experience. Death, loss, […]| Darius Foroux
Looking for a guide to starting a blog, writing articles, improving productivity, and overcoming procrastination.| Darius Foroux
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Every week I hear another story about the economy that bothers me. Someone with twenty years at a pharmaceutical company is “restructured.” A guy at a car parts manufacturer says automation is moving in faster than management admits. A woman in government tells me her […]| Darius Foroux
Mental toughness might be a relatively new concept, the ancient Stoics talked about the same concept. One exercise from Marcus Aurelius is very helpful.| Darius Foroux
John D. Rockefeller once recalled that “for years on end I never had a solid night’s sleep, worrying about how it was to come out.… I tossed about in bed night after night worrying over the outcome.” This was coming from one of the most […]| Darius Foroux
As a Stoic investor, you can become more consistent through the ups and downs of the market. Use Stoicism to stick to your investing strategy.| Darius Foroux
We love to celebrate the rich and famous. Our culture cares about winning, and that’s the only thing that matters.| Darius Foroux
Welcome to Wise & Wealthy! This edition includes tips about having inner peace during difficult times. And toxic money beliefs.| Darius Foroux
Today’s stock market reminds me of 2011. Back then, the S&P 500 was still recovering much of what it lost in the 2008 crash. By 2009 it had dropped roughly 50% at its worst. Then it slowly started climbing. All the while, many investors were […]| Darius Foroux
It's easy to go through life underestimating the things that make you who you are. Remind yourself to practice gratitude.| Darius Foroux
Growing up, I didn't about know the money mindset and thinking patterns that made people rich. Here are 5 that I've learned so far.| Darius Foroux
Cicero was born into privilege. But he showed that any person can practice frugality in a culture obsessed with "more."| Darius Foroux
In the last two months, I had major physical and career setbacks. These things happen. Here's how you can turn setbacks into energy.| Darius Foroux
I was re-reading Seneca’s On Providence this morning. I’ve read it a bunch of times before, but it hit hard again. Every time I feel complacent or start complaining too much, I go back to the Stoics. They remind me of something I’ve always felt: Hardship is […]| Darius Foroux
Sometimes we think “Why am I not farther in life than now?” It’s easy to panic and start feeling behind in life. Stop that.| Darius Foroux
Next time you’re struggling to get up, remind yourself why you’re doing this. And you better give it all you’ve got no matter how painful it is.| Darius Foroux
What are your core values in life? Everybody has values. You just have to look inside yourself to uncover your core values.| Darius Foroux
The moment you expect the world to care about your inner life, you set yourself up to be angry, confused, and stuck. Most of life is a trade. Time for money. Skill for opportunity. Trust for results. Many things in life are not like that […]| Darius Foroux
With the global pandemic, most of us can’t visit physical therapists with our back pain. So what can we do to treat back pain ourselves?| Darius Foroux
You can just sense it in people’s behavior, actions, and words. Over the last 3 years, I’ve spent a lot of time in the south of Spain, around Marbella. You can just smell the desperation in the air. Everyone wants to look rich. Luxury cars, designer clothes, […]| Darius Foroux
I’ve dealt with back pain since I was 15 years old. A basketball injury left me with chronic lower back issues, and for years I cycled through chiropractors, stretching routines, and physical therapy without lasting relief. In 2020, I wrote an article talking about how […]| Darius Foroux
Do you want to live an easy life where you are free to do what you want? Then you can't run away from doing the hard things first.| Darius Foroux
Exactly one year ago on this day, March 31st, I decided to quit my well-paying corporate job at a large IT research & advisory firm.| Darius Foroux
Believe me, that thing you’re using to read this article is not your friend. Smartphones, laptops, iPads: How important are these devices?| Darius Foroux
If you work too hard, the "man with a hammer" will visit you. To prevent that, use meaningful productivity to get things done.| Darius Foroux
We all want to make more money and get rich. But getting richer is not about money—it's about building wealth. Here's how I build wealth.| Darius Foroux
We all know that "focus on ONE thing at a time" is good advice. But how do you put it in practice? Especially if you want to do many different thing?| Darius Foroux
All good thing take time to achieve. But if you rely on the power of compounding, you don't have to force things.| Darius Foroux
I always worked for financial freedom. But I chased the wrong thing. I wanted emotional freedom. Money doesn’t make you happy. And yet, we need it to live.| Darius Foroux
Here are 7 income-generating skills that instantly impact the bottom line of an organization. I believe every professional can benefit from these skills.| Darius Foroux
The key to boosting your motivation to maintain a daily exercise habit is to rely on the right emotional payoff.| Darius Foroux
How do you make time to exercise even when you're busy or tired? If you're reading this, then you know you have to manage it somehow.| Darius Foroux
