Darya Sinusoid, Author at Shortform Books

The Ultimate Guide to Achieving Financial Success

What’s the secret to achieving financial success? How can you break free from the rat race and begin making serious money? Most people believe that the key to achieving financial success is getting a good, high-paying job. However, trading your time to make someone else’s dreams come true can hardly be called success—even if it pays well. What good is getting paid a lot of money if you don’t even have the time to spend it? With this in mind, here’s what it takes to achieve real financial success.

How to Have a Productive Day From Start to Finish

How do you feel at the end of your typical day? Do you feel proud of what you’ve achieved or disappointed, thinking you could’ve done more? Do you wish you could be more productive? As the day begins drawing to a close, many people feel guilty for not having made the most of it. They can’t help getting distracted, postponing important tasks, and spending excessive amounts of time on unproductive activities such as chatting with co-workers or scrolling through social media. If you’re serious about getting a grip on the way you spend your time and want to learn how

How to Be an Optimist: Look for a Silver Lining

Are you a negative person? How can you keep a positive outlook no matter the circumstances? Life is hard and full of suffering, and there’s no way to deny this fact. Staying optimistic in the face of the tragedy of life isn’t about trying to avoid anything bad happening to you. Rather, it’s about finding a silver lining in every situation. With this in mind, here’s how to be an optimist no matter how dire your circumstances are.

How to Choose a Goal to Pursue: Consider These 2 Things

How do you choose a goal to pursue in life? What are some things you should consider when deciding what to aim for? According to psychologist Benjamin Hardy, there are two considerations you should make when choosing your goal: It should require you to change your personality in the ways you want, and you should commit yourself to complete the goal at any cost. Here’s how to choose a goal to go after, according to Benjamin Hardy.

5 Actions to Achieve Goals: Less Dreaming & More Doing

Why is it so difficult to take action to achieve goals? Why do we tend to fall back into old patterns, no matter how hard we try to change? Most people set goals for themselves, but they fail to consistently show up and do what’s necessary to achieve them. Sooner or later, they slip back into their old, self-sabotaging patterns—listening to their impulses, doing things that feel agreeable, and ultimately, giving up. Here are some tips on how to align your actions with your goals and avoid slipping back into your old patterns.

Money and Luck: Do Only Lucky People Get Rich?

Do only lucky people get rich? What role does luck play in financial success? Luck undoubtedly plays a role in acquiring wealth, but it’s only one factor. The idea that only lucky people get rich is not only untrue, but it’s also unproductive because it diminishes your sense of control over the state of your finances. Here’s what entrepreneur and investor MJ DeMarco has to say about money and luck.

Why Is Collaboration Important in the Workplace?

Why is collaboration important in the workplace? What can you, as a leader, do to foster teamwork and collaboration within your organization? Accomplishments don’t come from diving into a problem alone, telling people what to do, and focusing only on results. They come from approaching problems and solutions collaboratively. Here’s why collaboration is so important and what you can do to encourage it within your organization.

Make Money While You Sleep: The Power of Passive Income

Do you want to know how to earn money while you sleep? What is the best way to generate passive income? Investing time in work that generates passive income—by creating a product or system that’s capable of earning an income long after your original time investment—is the key to financial freedom. Without a source of passive income, you are practically trapped—once you stop working, the cash stops flowing. Here’s why you should leverage your time to learn how to make money while you sleep.

Unhappy in a Relationship? How to Reclaim Your Love

Are you unhappy in a relationship? What are some common reasons people struggle to find happiness in their romantic relationships? Relationships can be tricky when personalities and communication styles clash. However, you shouldn’t rush to end a relationship at the first sign of friction. First, identify the reason you’re unhappy with your partner and then make an effort to reclaim your love before you decide to break up. Keep reading to learn about the most common reasons for being unhappy in a relationship and what you can do about it.