I’m an investment professional writing about productivity, money, and hidden ways to achieve success.

As an institutional investment consultant, I advise on the assets of large institutions like pension plans. I’ve advised on billion-dollar funds, obtained a bunch of credentials, and earned most of my money through a salary at my day job and responsible investments. 

Now in my mid-30s, I have a flexible full-time job I enjoy, travel for pleasure as much as I want, and live in a luxury apartment with my girlfriend in a great city. 

I don’t have an inspirational story about starting my own business or earning 12,000% on an investment. Instead, it was just a few smaller tricks and mindset shifts that helped me get ahead.

There is already a lot of great content out there about productivity and finance, but it’s often written by those without the regular jobs most of us have. Perhaps that’s part of the fantasy, but I like to focus on reality. I’ve been successful with relatively little effort, and I want to help others achieve the same, whether you are employed or self-employed, entrepreneur or corporate superstar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you related to ____ DeSimone?

I am not. DeSimone is a much more common last name than people think. My family does not own any businesses or perform any services for you.

What’s with the middle initial?

DeSimone is a much more common last name than people think, and Michael is literally the most common boy name given to babies born in the 70s, 80s, and 90s.