Podcasts by The Darius Foroux Show

3 Lessons About Building Wealth From an Investing Legend from 2022-02-16T14:55:36

In this episode, I'm talking about the lessons I learned about wealth building from Jesse Livermore. 

Read the article: https://dariusforoux.com/3-lessons-building-wealth/

Investing and The Fear Of Missing Out from 2022-01-17T11:54:39

Whether you’re a short-term trader or long-term investor, if you are too active, you probably will lose as much as you win. And if you’re unlucky, you’ll even lose more than you win. Both situat...

Embrace Your Fear of the Known from 2022-01-10T08:00

So many of us think the source of fear is because there are so many unknowns in life. We believe that uncertainty usually leads to fear. But that's not always true. On this episode, I talk about...

Uptrend vs Downtrend: Why Everything is Directional from 2022-01-03T08:00

In life, things usually follow a trend. The trend is either upward, and things are getting better, or it’s downward, and things only get worse. Even when things are moving sideways, it often fee...

The Smarter Choice from 2021-12-20T08:00

We often run into situations where we can make a smart choice and a "not so" smart choice. For example: Will you watch an episode of your favorite tv show? Or will you exercise? On this episode,...

Are You Saving Too Much Money? from 2021-12-13T08:00

About six months before my dentist died in a motorcycle accident, he gave me some of the best advice I’ve ever received. It was about saving money. And on this episode, I talk about that advice....

Is Your Work Giving You Satisfaction? from 2021-12-09T08:00

On this episode, I talk about a simple question I often ask myself. This question helps you to make sure you're on the right path. We spend so much of our time at work, that it's important we en...

Reminder: digitalbusiness.school closes today from 2021-04-02T12:57:33

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Unlock Your Freedom & Create Stability by Building a Profitable Business from 2021-03-29T14:23:40

My online class, digitalbusiness.school, is now open for registration!

It's is a step-by-step program that you can use to start and grow your business. It even works if you don’t have a bu...

How The World Can See You As An Authority from 2021-03-22T10:36:28

If you truly want to help a lot of people, you still need to be mindful of the principles of persuasion. No one trusts a doctor who shows up in a skater outfit. But if a skater puts on a white l...

The Key To Building A Sustainable Business from 2021-03-15T15:04:55

On this episode, I talk about why repeat customers are so essential for a business.

Sponsored by my course, http://digitalbusiness.school - Registration will open on March 29!

Stoic Investing During Market Downturns from 2021-03-08T10:51:15

On this episode, I talk about how I invest during a market downturn. Stocks have been very volatile recently. And I also share some lessons from Stoicism that can be useful right now.

Lear...

How To Be Your Own Life Coach from 2021-03-01T11:07:51

I'm not a fan of life coaching. I think you're better off coaching yourself. After all, you'll be always around to do that. On this episode, I share 4 tips for maximizing your own potential. Her...

When to start with investing from 2021-02-15T12:11:29

"When do I start with investing?" It's a challenge many of us face. We see all these attractive investment opportunities and we want to jump at them. But is it the right time for you? In this episo...

The 90/10 rule of investing: Why systems make you a better investor from 2021-02-08T11:37:29

On this episode, I talk about my 90/10 rule of investing. It's part of my Stoic Path to Wealth system. And I use it to invest more actively in the stock market. It also helps me to avoid the risk o...

Total Recall #3: Favorite Books On Learning from 2020-10-22T12:59:35

In this episode, Mohnish Soundararajan and I share our favorite books on learning. While these books are not necessarily about learning, we’ve found them super useful.

Darius’ picks:
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Total Recall #2: How To Take Notes More Effectively from 2020-10-21T12:25:31

In this episode, Mohnish Soundararajan and I talk about a note-taking system that’s easy and useful. With this system, you’ll be able to recall more of what you learn.

My course, Procrast...

Total Recall #1: How to Improve The ROI of Learning from 2020-10-20T13:50:25

Welcome to a new podcast series. Over the next three episodes, my guest, Mohnish Soundararajan, and I will share our tips for getting the most out of your learning efforts.

Enjoy!

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Digital Entrepreneurship #7: How to boost your profit from 2020-09-05T08:00

A digital business should be profitable. In this episode, I share several techniques that will instantly boost profit.

This was the last episode in the Digital Entrepreneurship series. I h...

Digital Entrepreneurship #6: Pricing your products from 2020-09-04T11:40:41

Picking the right price for your products is one of the most difficult things about digital entrepreneurship. In this episode, I talk about the different factors that influence your prices. I also ...

Digital Entrepreneurship #5: Should you use social media? from 2020-09-03T10:55:37

I don't use social media to grow my digital business. In this episode, I ramble about why that is. I also talk about why social media can be useful. It's just not for everyone.

http://digi...

Digital Entrepreneurship #4: How to build an audience (without sleazy tactics) from 2020-09-02T10:42:06

In this episode, I share how I've built an audience of 500K readers for my blog. It doesn't involve social media or using sleazy tactics. Hope you find it useful.

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Digital Entrepreneurship #3: Lessons for building an MVP from 2020-09-01T09:32:45

In this episode, I share how you can build a minimum viable product.

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Digital Entrepreneurship #2: How to get an edge in the market from 2020-08-31T11:54:06

How can you stand out in a crowded digital market? In this episode, I talk about a technique you can use to get an edge.

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Digital Entrepreneurship #1: What are profitable business ideas? from 2020-08-30T14:26:04

What are some profitable online business ideas? In this episode, I share honest ways you can build a business and earn a living.

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Introducing The Digital Entrepreneurship Series from 2020-08-30T14:24:07

Welcome to a new format of The Darius Foroux Show! From now on, I'm publishing a series of episodes that will have a different theme every time.

For the first series, I'm covering how you ...

The Importance Of Having A Sounding Board from 2020-07-09T11:05:25

On this episode, I talk about why it’s so important to test your ideas before you pursue them. When you go to people you trust with your ideas, you can test the validity of the things you’re thinki...

Curiosity: The Key To A Long Life from 2020-07-06T09:44:32

On this episode, I have a stomach bug, and I talk about why curiosity is the key to a long life. I also talk about avoiding busyness because that’s the biggest obstacle to staying curious. Enjoy! Listen

Don’t Change Your Tool—Change Your Purpose from 2020-06-29T10:22:12

On this episode, I talk about how you can create a career that's fulfilling. Enjoy!

Read the article: https://dariusforoux.com/change-your-purpose/

Thanks for listening! If you en...

5 Personality Traits That Make You Mentally Tough from 2020-06-22T10:00:32

On this episode, I talk about 5 key personality traits that help you to build mental toughness. It's based on a study I recently found. Enjoy!

Read the article: https://dariusforoux.com/me...

The Law Of Momentum: How To Become Unstoppable from 2020-06-16T08:29:31

On this episode, I talk about the law of momentum and why it’s essential in our lives. This is the key principle I used to build my blog. Enjoy!

Read the article: https://dariusforoux.com/...

How Do People Become Wealthy? from 2020-05-11T12:38:51

I share a few updates about the blog and content. Plus, I talk about my latest article on becoming wealthy: https://dariusforoux.com/wealthy/

Writing As A Career with Scott H. Young from 2020-04-30T11:13:44

On this episode, I invited Scott H. Young to talk about writing and blogging as a career. We talked about self-awareness, getting started as a blogger, writing articles, book publishing, and what a...

Why Working From Home Is So Hard from 2020-04-26T12:51:57

Why is it that remote work and working from home is so hard? I’ve been doing research for the past month. I received a lot of input from my students. In this episode, I talk about the reasons it’s ...

A Conversation With Derek Sivers from 2020-04-12T11:00:33

I’ve been following Derek Sivers since 2014. He’s a writer, speaker, programmer, musician, blogger, and more. He’s also the founder of CD Baby, a platform for independent musicians.

On th...

Keep Calm and Work From Home from 2020-03-16T19:19:21

A few practical thoughts on the coronavirus, working from home, and adapting your productivity strategy.

Links I mentioned:

Why All Those ‘Working From Home’ Tips Are Not Working:...

Try It from 2020-03-06T14:44:02

Are you currently working on something? Or are you thinking about making an important decision? Try it! Avoid just thinking about things. At some point, we must take action.

On this episod...

Why I Stopped Uploading New Episodes from 2020-02-25T22:11:34

Hey! I'm back with a new episode about why I stopped uploading new episodes. Listen to this for thoughts about work, focus, and being useful.

Get a free 30-day trial for Audible: https://...

Discussing The Findings Of The Biggest Study On Procrastination from 2019-06-17T06:00:16

I recently conducted a survey on my newsletter. 2,219 people participated.

With 88% of the workforce admitting that they procrastinate at least one hour a day, it’s safe to say this is a w...

How I Slow Down Time from 2019-06-14T11:55:41

Do you know that feeling of being so busy that time flies with a blink of an eye? We’re so busy with all kinds of things—work, friends, going out, holidays, etc. But being busy is not a good thing ...

What I've Learned In 2019 + Update from 2019-06-06T13:55:55

Thank you for listening and subscribing to my podcast! I appreciate the support and I'm committed to delivering more value to you.

It’s been a while since I did an episode about the thing...

Practicing Stoicism With Jonas Salzgeber from 2019-05-29T11:55:51

On this episode, I invited Jonas Salzgeber, author of The Little Book Of Stoicism, to join me. We talk about how we can use stoic ideas to live better. We also talk about creating things. Too often...

Rick Smith: Building A Billion Dollar Company, Challenging The Status Quo, And Changing An Industry from 2019-05-21T10:04:59

Rick is the founder of Taser. He started the company in his garage. And now, it’s valued at 3 billion dollars. On this episode, we talk about how he started the company, dealt with failure, and his...

The Power of Compounding from 2019-04-30T06:00:19

Are you working on a lot of things? Is your attention not on one thing? There’s a big chance that you will not achieve the best possible results.

Or worse: You might fail if you try to ac...

How to Read 100 Books A Year from 2019-04-25T06:00:14

Does your reading list keep growing? Did you buy books that you’ve never read? It might be time to cross more books from your list this year than ever.

If you’re reading less than you want...

How To Set Yourself Free From The Money Trap from 2019-04-22T06:00:24

You don’t need to be rich to be free or independent. Too many of us are held captive by money. Rich AND poor are both consumed by it. But that’s not freedom. That’s the money trap.

On this...

Price’s Law Explained: Why Only A Few People Get The Majority Of Rewards from 2019-04-18T06:00:14

Price’s law is something that can truly change the outcome of your life and career. It can make you or BREAK you. On this episode, I explain why that is and how you can use it to become successful....

Skill Stacking: These 5 Skills Increase Your Odds Of Career Success from 2019-04-08T06:00:12

One of the best strategies to build a career is to acquire valuable skills. I learned about this concept from How To Fail At Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams. He calls this concep...

Can You Ever Be ‘Done’ With Personal Development? from 2019-04-04T06:00:12

I might as well ask you: “Can you ever be done with eating food?” “Of course not!” you would probably answer. Well, some people actually believe they can be finished with personal development. They...

Journaling As A Spiritual Exercise from 2019-04-01T13:39:58

Writing every day has truly changed my life. Through writing, you reformulate important life lessons in your own words. And because of this repetition, the wisdom of life becomes your second nature...

The 20/80 Rule Of Effective Thinking from 2019-03-18T07:00:28

How much time should I spend thinking instead of doing? It’s one of the biggest questions I struggle with. One side of me says “without doing you will never achieve anything.”

Another side...

Stop Being So Distracted from 2019-03-11T09:42:15

There’s this idea in Eastern and Western philosophy that we must learn how to enjoy the present moment without getting distracted by the past or future.

But that's hard because our natural...

Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done with Laura Vanderkam from 2019-03-08T08:39:20

Laura has been writing about productivity since 2009. In her latest book, Off The Clock, she shares proven principles for getting more done so can have more free time. And we can use that free time...

Stop Chasing Money And Do This Instead from 2019-03-04T09:17:54

Money doesn’t make you happy. And yet, we need it to live. So what do we do? Try hard to make more money? Or, be content with what we have?

The problem is that both options come with high ...

Retain More From The Books You Read In 5 Simple Steps from 2019-02-25T08:26:51

I’m often asked: “How do you remember the information you read in books?” In this post, I’ll explain my system.

1. Have A Purpose—Only read books that teach you how to overcome your curren...

How To Hack Happiness from 2019-02-19T08:33:21

The recipe for happiness is not some kind of secret. We all know that money, status, fame, or respect does not make us happy. Happiness is a state of mind.

How do I get in a happy state of...

You Don't Have To Be The Best To Succeed from 2019-02-14T08:00:25

We often think that there are winners and losers in life. We think that it’s a zero sum game.

But is that really the case?

P.S. Don’t have time to read books?

Try Blin...

Pursue Your Dream Career! from 2019-02-12T08:00:05

Hey there! How are you? How's work? If you don't love it, listen to this episode!

I didn't like my career until 3 years ago. And back then, I got a lot of encouragement to pursue my dream ...

Cal Newport: Why We Need Digital Minimalism To Stay Focused from 2019-02-05T12:45:35

I interviewed Cal Newport about is new book, Digital Minimalism. I’ve found the book very useful. Since technology is starting to take over our lives, we need a strategy for dealing with it.
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3 Questions To Improve Your Self-Knowledge from 2019-01-29T06:55:03

1. What are my strengths?
2. How do I perform?
3. What are my values?

These three questions will help you figure out your dream career. On this episode, I share why these questions...

Practicing Stoicism 5: What will be will be from 2019-01-25T10:41:47

"Don’t wish for things to happen the way you would like them to. Rather, welcome whatever happens. This is the path to peace, freedom, and happiness.”

That’s a quote by the stoic philosop...

Practicing Stoicism 4: Stick with your own business from 2018-12-17T07:00:05

It’s tempting to stick your nose into other people’s business. But in Stoicism that’s a weakness. Focus on your own life.

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Practicing Stoicism 3: Focus on your main duty from 2018-12-17T07:00:05

In life, we have a task. Our main duty. We must focus on that at all times.

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Practicing Stoicism 2: See things for what they really are from 2018-12-17T07:00:05

In Stoicism, you look at facts, not perceptions.

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Practicing Stoicism 1: Know what you can control and what you can't from 2018-12-17T07:00:05

The basic principle of Stoicism.

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Why Quitting Unproductive Habits Will Make You More Productive from 2018-11-08T13:35:11

On this episode, I talk about inverting, my favorite learning strategy. You can apply it to achieving any goal.

P.S. Don’t have time to read books?

Try Blinkist, my favorite accel...

Skill Stacking: The Most Important Skills Of My Career from 2018-11-06T08:00:07

About three years ago, I made a discovery that changed the course of my career and life. I’ve been working many different jobs since I was 17. I also studied business and marketing, getting a bache...

Always Protect The Downside from 2018-10-30T12:00:33

What’s a big goal or dream that you have? Do you want to start a business? Become a fulltime author? Travel the world? Become financially independent? Change careers?

I bet you’ve thought ...

Online Marketing, Cold Emails, and Facebook Ads from 2018-10-23T12:47:43

On this episode, I talk to Austin Floyd, an online marketer and blogger, about online marketing. Austin recently emailed me about installing a Facebook Pixel on my site. Instead of trying to sell s...

David Graeber: Bullshit Jobs from 2018-10-16T10:00:39

In 2015, I quit my bullshit job. It wasn’t a bad job or anything. I just felt that my job didn’t contribute to anything meaningful.

And that’s the definition of a bullshit job—something I...

How To Improve Your Writing Skills from 2018-10-10T09:48:54

The secret of improving your writing skills is to get training. Ernest Hemingway once said: "It’s none of their business that you have to learn to write. Let them think you were born that way.” But...

Go And Reach Your Full Potential! from 2018-10-07T11:59:04

Do you sometimes feel like you're wasting your potential? And do you also feel unsure about how you can even reach your full potential?

If so, you're like any other ambitious person who wa...

"I Don’t Know What To Write About And My Writing Sucks" Here’s What To Do About That from 2018-10-05T11:56:19

Never have good ideas to write about? Or do you think your writing sucks? Listen to this!

I recently published an article about why everyone should form a daily writing habit. It’s one of ...

Are You Happy? from 2018-10-03T09:40:28

How do you measure happiness? How do you know that you’re truly happy? I only have one measure for happiness. I simply ask myself one question. On this episode, I share that measure.

P.S. ...

How To Stop Overthinking And Live In The Present from 2018-09-10T12:58:13

Thinking is a tool. And instead of using that tool during the 16 or 17 hours that you’re awake, only use it when you NEED it.

But how do you do that? I share a few tips on this episode. Listen

Making & Breaking Habits: Don't Focus On HOW—Focus On WHAT from 2018-09-06T10:35:22

Over the years, I’ve adopted many different “positive” habits.

To me, a habit is positive when it improves the quality of my life. A lot has been written about forming habits.

How...

How To Stay Focused When Life Is Chaotic from 2018-08-21T12:29:03

In a perfect world, everything is steady. You can make plans that actually come true 100% of the time. You can anticipate things in advance.

But as you and I both know, that’s not how life...

How To Train Yourself To Stop Complaining from 2018-08-14T09:49:44

Do you have plans, goals, ideals, or outcomes that you want to achieve? And do you get frustrated when things don’t go according to plan?

If so, I want to share a simple, yet powerful idea...

Why I Love An Empty Calendar (Sometimes) from 2018-08-08T07:57:18

What’s the purpose of productivity, doing work, and getting things done? Some people think it’s only about the rewards.

I’m not that type. I enjoy the process of doing work. But only if it...

I'm Starting A New Blog from 2018-07-16T09:00:14

I started my first website and blog in 2011 when I started my first business. At the time, blogging was already very popular for businesses. In fact, some "experts" said that blogging was dead.
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4 Tips To Get Motivated During Adversity from 2018-07-10T09:30:53

When we face illness, financial problems, or adversity in our relationships, we’re quick to think it’s THE END. And once we get stuck in a negative thinking pattern, we lose motivation.

An...

Working Hard vs. Work Smart from 2018-07-03T07:54:39

When I talk about working hard, there are always Einsteins who try to tell us that they work “smart.” Good for them. But that’s not what I’m talking about. On this episode, I talk about what I mean...

Diversifying Income: Starting A Profitable Blog from 2018-06-26T14:22:46

I’ve been getting a lot of questions about blogging recently. My readers and listeners are also interested in turning blogging into a career. And yes, that’s possible.

On this episode, I ...

There Is Always Something To Do from 2018-06-19T09:31:41

On this episode, I talk about the difference between having an active mindset vs a passive mindset, avoiding boredom, and always having something to do.

Books I mention:

On The S...

Goals vs Systems: Two Books That Help You Get Better At Both Things from 2018-06-12T10:44:08

On this episode, talk about two books that help you to get better at setting goals and creating systems.

These two books recommend the opposite strategy. One promotes systems, the other p...

How To Get In A Good Mood from 2018-06-05T09:12:15

On this episode, I share tips to improve your mood. Also, I was in a good mood myself when I was recording this podcast!

This episode is sponsored by Blinkist, my favorite accelerated lear...

Price's Law: Why Only A Few People Generate Half Of The Results from 2018-05-29T07:39:02

Derek Price, who was a British physicist, historian of science, and information scientist, discovered something about his peers in academia. He noticed that there were always a handful of people wh...

Working ON The Business vs IN The Business from 2018-05-22T13:34:21

I haven’t published a new episode in a month. The reason is that I was working on my business. And on this episode, I’ll tell you why it’s so important to do that.

I learned the concept fr...

What I Do When I Can’t Focus from 2018-04-23T11:44:12

Do you struggle to finish your tasks? Are you always distracted by notifications, gossiping, or anything that’s random?

In that case, you and I are alike. Because focusing on a single thin...

5 Tips To Get Rich Slowly from 2018-04-16T12:55:44

What’s your money strategy? Do you even have one?

If not, it’s not uncommon. Until two years ago, I didn’t have a financial plan, whatsoever.

Even though I’ve been reading about m...

Here’s Why Time Off Work IMPROVES Your Work And Life from 2018-04-10T15:43:23

What do you do when you feel tired or overwhelmed? Do you power through? Or do you take some time off?

In the past, I thought that you should always power through — no matter what. Now, I ...

Listen To This If You Feel Misunderstood In Your Career from 2018-03-26T10:27:35

Do you ever feel misunderstood by others? Maybe you feel that people at work don’t get you. Or that your friends are not on the same page.

Maybe others truly don’t get you. But that’s not ...

Stop Caring About What People Think—Speak Your Mind from 2018-03-19T09:11:52

Last week, I published an episode about why I avoid toxic people (http://dariusforoux.com/toxic-people/). I mentioned that I think less than 1% of the population has values.

You wouldn’t b...

How To Surround Yourself With People Who Want The Best For You from 2018-03-12T10:29:19

“You’re the average of the five people you spend your time with.” It has become such a cliché. But I don’t think that we truly understand the impact that other people can have on us.

The g...

My Favorite Exercise That Helps You To Improve Your Personal Effectiveness from 2018-03-05T18:53:02

On this episode, I share an exercise that I picked up from Peter Drucker. You can use it to:

* Improve your self-awareness
* Understand how you spend your time
* Find out how much ...

Ryan Paugh: Stop Networking. Start Building Communities. from 2018-03-01T12:51:10

Networking is dead. It’s transactional, one-directional, and selfish. Ryan Paugh, the author of Superconnector, is someone who builds communities for a living. He sees building relationships and co...

Productivity Tips Don’t Work If You Lack Internal Drive from 2018-02-23T09:01:02

Productivity tips get a lot of criticism. On the last episode, I talked self-imposed deadlines. Do they work? Or not? Well, here’s thing: NOTHING will work if you lack internal drive.

P.S....

How To Beat Procrastination With Systems from 2018-02-22T09:03:17

Every time you're not doing the things you know you should do, you're procrastination. It's been around since the start of modern civilization.

Historical figures like Herodotus, Leonardo ...

Self-awareness, Reflection, and Trusting The Process from 2018-01-13T11:58:17

Ernest Barbaric is an entrepreneur, podcaster, and #TEDx Speaker. He’s also a someone who I enjoy to follow.

Ernest has a strong inner compass that drives his work. And in this conversati...

Why Planning Is Everything And Discipline Equals Freedom from 2018-01-09T16:38:33

“What should I do next?” Is what you should never think to yourself.

You can have all the plans and goals in the world, but if you don’t know how you’re going to make them happen, you’re l...

How Do You Measure Your Life? from 2018-01-06T12:39:13

You can easily measure a business by looking at the numbers. Turnover, profit, costs, employee churn, etc.

But how do you measure your life? I have studied how the most successful thinkers...

5 Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolution from 2018-01-02T16:41:39

Whether you like them or not, New Year’s resolutions are great to create a positive change in your life. But I read that 92% of people with New Year's resolutions fail!

So in this episode...

What I’ve Learned Episode 2: THINK STRAIGHT & taking on more responsibilities from 2017-11-27T12:10:02

It's been a while! On this episode, I share what I've learned during the past three months. I talk about writing a book, real estate, business, and entrpreneurship.

5 Tips To Improve Your Persuasion Skills from 2017-09-28T09:32:10

How do you get a raise? How do you get good at networking? How do you sell your products? How do you convince people of something you believe in?

?These are all questions I’ve thought abo...

Audio Article: The Purpose Of Life Is Not Happiness—It’s Usefulness from 2017-09-19T11:39:03

For the longest time, I believed that there’s only one purpose of life: And that is to be happy. But I was wrong. Listen to the full audio article.

Read the full article: http://dariusforo...

Robert Sutton: The Asshole Survival Guide from 2017-09-14T10:24:11

This is one of my favorite episodes. Robert Sutton, who wrote The No Asshole Rule, has a new book with practical tips on how to deal with assholes and workplace jerks. And we talked extensively abo...

Is Pursuing Multiple Passions Good For Your Personal Development Or Should You Focus On One Thing? from 2017-09-12T07:45:46

That's a question I received from a reader. And on this episode, I share my thoughts on finding your passions, turning it into a career, and the one thing.

What I've Learned in August: Conscious learning, overcoming setbacks, and why you should stretch from 2017-09-05T10:50:55

Welcome to a new segment of this podcast. At the beginning of every new month, I talk about the things I’ve learned during the previous month.

1. Keep a list of “What I’ve Learned” for yo...

Picking A Title For Your Products And Why I Changed This Show's Name from 2017-08-29T12:19:44

I recently changed the title of my podcast. On this episode, I explain why. I also share what I've learned about picking the right name for your brand.

Audio Article: 10 Career Mistakes I Wish I Had Never Made from 2017-08-22T08:27:38

This episode features an audio version of my article about career mistakes. Believe me, I’ve made a lot of unnecessary mistakes. Unnecessary because these are mistakes I could have easily avoided i...

How To Improve Your Mindset, Build Strength, And Make A Living Doing What You Love from 2017-08-14T08:43:27

Mike Thurston is a fitness coach who built a 220k+ following on YouTube in 8 months. Now, he’s making a living by doing what he loves.

In this episode, I interview Mike about fitness, die...

Ryan Holiday: How To Create A Perennial Seller from 2017-08-07T12:28:15

I talked to #1 NYT bestselling author Ryan Holiday about creating products and books that sell for decades. 

In his latest book, Perennial Seller, he outlines his system for creating books...

Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman about Claude Shannon, the Einstein of the Information Age from 2017-07-18T13:27:41

Claude Shannon, considered as the Einstein of the Information Age, made many contributions to science and society during his lifetime.

That thing you’re holding in your hand or that’s sitt...

25 Things About Life I Wish I Had Known 10 Years Ago from 2017-06-22T09:27:15

Last year I decided to make a list of the most important life lessons I had learned until then. I had no idea that a year later, the article was viewed more than two million times.

The art...

Are You Challenging Yourself Enough? from 2017-06-05T07:52:07

There’s a very fine line between boredom and having a burnout. In this episode, you'll learn more about the right level of challenge that we need in our life, career, and relationship so that we ca...

5 Tips For More Effective Strength Training from 2017-05-15T09:18:54

In this episode, I talk health and fitness.

You’ll learn:

1. What effective strength training means
2. How you can prioritize exercise
3. Where and how you can educate yo...

How To Focus Better: Manage Your Attention (not your time) from 2017-04-06T07:00:30

How many minutes of undisturbed work do you get done on an average day?

10, 20, maybe 50 minutes? If you think that sounds low, just examine your life. Most of us can’t go undisturbed for ...

“Life is about learning, unlearning, and relearning.” Interview with Nalden from 2017-03-28T10:41:56

Nalden is a self-taught entrepreneur. He's the co-founder of WeTransfer and is known as one of the most successful bloggers of The Netherlands. In this interview, we talk about entrepreneurship, bl...

Applying Pragmatism to Flat Earth Theory, Why Being Busy Is Bad, and Building A Stable Career from 2017-03-21T11:04:40

From now on, episodes will be 20 minutes and come out every Thursday. In this episode, I ramble about being busy, back pain, and flat earth theory. I also answer a reader’s question: “How do you bu...

How do you stand out from the crowd? from 2017-03-06T09:43:44

What do you do when everyone does the same thing in your industry? Do you try to take a different approach, or do you look at best practices? In this episode, I share how I like to stand out from t...

What problems do you solve? An interview with Paul Jarvis. from 2017-03-02T09:13:22

In this episode, I talk to Paul Jarvis, a designer, author, teacher, software creator, and podcaster. We talk about entrepreneurship, dealing with criticism, having an inner compass, providing valu...

How do you deal with criticism from friends, colleagues, and strangers? from 2017-02-23T11:13:16

In this episode, I share a quick answer to a question I received about criticism.

Quitting social media, building an online audience, and finding a mentor who cares about you from 2017-02-20T14:30:42

In this episode, I ramble about working too much, Shark Tank, social media, building an online community, and finding mentors.

Dealing with the ups and downs of life, starting a small business, and Letters From A Stoic from 2017-02-13T09:07:34

In the first episode, I talk too fast, say weird stuff, and ramble for way too long. I also recorded it, edited it, and even made the music for it with Garageband. It’s safe to say my podcast is no...

Teaser from 2017-02-02T00:00

Hey, I'm Darius Foroux. I'm an author and entrepreneur. On my podcast, I talk about everything I've recently learned. I'll talk about life, business, relationships, productivity, etc. Send me your ...