My Favourite Tip: Darius Foroux - Invert the question and figure out what not to do

<p>We all want to be successful, and as a How I Work listener, you’re actively looking for tools, tips and tricks that’ll get you there. You’re seeking out the best modern minds and trying to understand what’s made them successful. </p><p>Good on you! But before you celebrate, you might need to consider the complete opposite approach…</p><p>Darius Foroux writes books, articles and blog posts for people who want to keep growing wiser and wealthier - so he’s spent a lot of time thinking, reading and writing about the art of investing. </p><p>The most powerful tool he’s come across in his years of research - sourced from the investing giants Charlie Munger and Warren Buffet - is a very simple thought experiment: invert the question. </p><p>“How do I become successful?” is a well-intentioned question, but it welcomes far too many possible answers. Instead, Darius finds clarity by asking what would make him <em>unsuccessful</em>…</p><p>Connect with Darius on <a href="https://twitter.com/DariusForoux?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a> or at <a href="https://dariusforoux.com/">his website</a></p><p>You can find the full interview here: <a href="https://www.amantha.com/podcasts/darius-foroux-on-writing-investing-and-living-like-a-stoic/">Darius Foroux on writing, investing and living like a Stoic</a></p><p><em>***</em></p><p>My new book Time Wise is out now. You can <a href="https://www.amantha.com/time-wise-book/">grab a copy here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with me on the socials:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber/?originalSubdomain=au">Linkedin</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/amantha?lang=en">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/?hl=en">Instagram</a> </p><p> </p><p>If you’re looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for t