what’s the point of having money if you’re going to be so burned out that you won’t even be able to enjoy it?
There’s something I think we’ve all noticed about this world: when you spend so many hours intensely focused, whether it’s on crypto or perhaps on some business venture outside of it, you start to feel kind of “dizzy.” As time goes by, you begin to notice the effects: your memory starts failing you, maybe socializing becomes harder, and so on.
And I understand it. But the problem isn’t what you do. It’s your habits.
We can all agree that the narrative or simply the way this world works pushes you, to some extent, toward a disorganized lifestyle.
A friend might message you at 4 AM saying there could be a play. Maybe you have a call with someone from another country at some random hour. Maybe several problems come up at once and you have to spend hours and hours solving them, or whatever else it may be.
But that’s not an excuse for making destroying your brain the norm in your life.
Throughout this article, I’d like to go over a few things that can help improve your cognitive abilities and are perfectly compatible with this lifestyle.
Be as Consistent as Possible With Your Sleep.
Don’t underestimate how important it is to sleep well. Try to keep relatively consistent times for going to bed and waking up, even on weekends. You don’t have to be perfect, but there should be some level of consistency.
Sleep shouldn’t be the first thing you sacrifice when you have things to do. If you constantly sleep less so you can work more, study more, or stay on your phone, sooner or later you’ll pay the price in concentration, energy, memory, and discipline.
Try to create a routine before going to bed as well: put your phone away, avoid unnecessary stimulation, and give your mind some time to slow down and wind down. Reading would be an excellent option, which I’ll explain in more detail later.
You don’t need to turn sleep into another obsession or become one of those people who track their sleep in detail. Just understand that sleep is not wasted time.
Sleeping well is an investment in all the hours that come afterward.
Get your sleep in order, and you’ll notice that many other things in your life start falling into place as well.
Learn Languages.
People who speak two languages tend to have brains that are estimated to be six years “younger” than would be expected for their age; those who speak three languages, seven years younger; and those who speak four languages, thirteen years younger.
The protective effect of multilingualism appears to be dose-dependent: the more languages a person speaks, the greater the potential benefits. This effect has been linked to several factors, including greater overall cognitive stimulation, increased brain plasticity from learning different linguistic structures, and the social and cultural factors associated with using multiple languages.
One of the main mechanisms behind this may be that when a person knows several languages, they all remain active in the brain at the same time, even when only one is being used. The brain has to keep them “switched on” while continuously inhibiting them to prevent them from getting mixed up.
That constant control creates an additional cognitive load which, when sustained over many years, has been associated with a stronger cognitive reserve.
Long-term use of multiple languages may strengthen the brain networks involved in executive control, attention, and memory through continuous cognitive challenge. Interestingly, these same networks are among those most vulnerable to age-related decline, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia, which makes multilingualism a potential protective factor for brain health throughout life.
Studying a language doesn’t take that much time, and it fits perfectly into the life of an investor. It doesn’t just provide cognitive benefits; it also allows you to connect with people who speak that language in this incredibly interconnected world.
Learning your first foreign language can be a little tedious at first, but eventually you unlock a kind of boost, and everything you learn after that tends to come much faster. Top 5 Most Spoken Languages (If you don’t know which one to choose, pick one of these).
English — ~1.5 billion speakers
Mandarin Chinese — ~1.1 billion speakers
Hindi — ~610 million speakers
Spanish — ~560 million speakers
French — ~320 million speakers
The power of reading.
Reading is extremely beneficial for us. It doesn’t really matter what you read. Just read!
Don’t wait until you find the perfect book. Just try to read something.
To be more specific, if you’re not used to reading, it might be a good idea to start with anything related to topics you’re genuinely passionate about. That way, you can build the habit in a more enjoyable way.
A good time to do it is after dinner, since it also helps you slow down before going to bed.
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time. Even 30 minutes a couple of times a week can make a difference. And if you combine it with a book about something you’re currently studying, you’re essentially killing two birds with one stone.
Benefits of Reading
Improves concentration: Reading requires you to maintain your attention for extended periods, which is especially valuable in an era of constant stimulation.
Improves reasoning: Following arguments, connecting concepts, and evaluating what you’re reading exercises critical thinking.
Expands your vocabulary: Repeated exposure to new words improves your ability to understand and express ideas.
Stimulates imagination: Especially with fiction, your brain has to mentally construct scenarios, characters, and situations.
Improves memory: Remembering characters, concepts, arguments, and connections between chapters actively engages your memory.
JUST READ!
Creatine.
Although creatine is strongly associated with the gym and fitness world, it is also one of the most extensively studied and well-researched supplements, with a strong safety profile, and there is substantial evidence supporting its potential cognitive benefits.
Whether you train or not, take the right amount per day may be beneficial for your brain.
Improves sleep-related cognitive performance: Recent clinical studies suggest that creatine can help mitigate some of the decline in mental performance caused by insufficient sleep. In people experiencing severe sleep deprivation, creatine supplementation has been shown to help maintain processing speed, decision-making, and reaction time.
Reduces mental fatigue: When you’re faced with tasks that require intense and prolonged mathematical, logical, or attentional effort, the brain’s energy demands increase. Consistent supplementation may help reduce that feeling of having a “burned-out brain” or mental fog, potentially supporting clearer thinking.
Before finishing the article, I wanted to highlight a few things:
Traveling helps you think more clearly and realistically, while also giving you the chance to practice the local languages.
Studying: Studying in 2026 is easier than ever. You can do it from an app or an online academy without leaving your home or even your room. In the past, you mostly had books and expensive in-person academies.
The opportunities and doors that open up when you can have a fluent conversation with people from other countries who share the same interests as you, or who are even in a better position, allowing you to learn from that connection.
Training: You don’t need to be obsessive about it. A couple of times a week is enough to keep you focused.
Moments of disconnecting: Recognize when you’re doing something to disconnect and when you’re doing something to escape from your problems. Be honest with yourself. If you go fishing with friends to disconnect, that’s perfectly fine. But if you go fishing because you don’t want to face your problems, you should seriously reconsider a few things.
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