How Well-Defined Goals Drive Success (Viktor Antonius – recent Associate of the Society Actuaries)

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Bio

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Viktor Antonius is a health actuary at a consulting firm in Philadelphia. Viktor has three years of consulting experience and has worked on a variety of assignments including: health care reform projections, retiree health care strategy, health care pricing and budgeting, actuarial valuations and union negotiations. Viktor is currently an Associate of the Society of Actuaries and received a B.A. in actuarial science from the Fox School of Business and Management at Temple University.

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Guiding Quote to Success

“How you do anything is how you everything” – T. Harv Eker, author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind

Today’s Theme: How Well-Defined Goals Drive Success

During the conversation, Viktor shares his story and lessons learned on on the following:

Why having a well-defined purpose is one of the key stones to success
The importance of being resourceful to help you reach your goals
How setting a few simple “study laws” can help you keep balanced during study periods
The study process and morning ritual that Viktor has used to help him pass exams and obtain his ASA
Identifying the Keystone Habit that could help make subsequent habits stick
Important dos/don’ts on professionalism while attempting to get a job as an actuary

Useful Resources For Actuarial Toolkit

Actuarial Outpost – Forum for actuaries and aspiring actuaries to find out more about the profession and talk about exams.
Elevate – Brain-training app that aims to help you improve your memory, reading comprehension, and more through games
Sleep Cycle – Getting enough sleep is a key component to being highly effective, but did you know that waking up at the right time in your sleep cycle is also important? This app tracks where you are in your sleep cycle and wakes you up accordingly!
Podcast Recommendations: The Tim Ferriss Show; Hardcore History
A Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl – Kindle | Audible

Making the Connection

Want to get in touch with Viktor? Reach out to connect with him on LinkedIn!

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Transcript of Today’s Episode

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How Well-Defined Goals Drive Success (Viktor Antonius, ASA)