In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, I sit with a simple idea that keeps resurfacing in different areas of life: you may be right, but there’s a wrong way to do right.

Because correctness alone does not guarantee clarity. And reaching the right outcome does not always mean we took the right path to get there.

This episode is not about winning arguments or proving a point. It’s about noticing how truth is delivered, how goals are pursued, and how shortcuts often cost more than they save. I reflect on moments where being technically right created distance instead of understanding, and how choosing integrity, patience, or structure can feel slower but ultimately leads to better outcomes.

I explore how this perspective shows up in everyday situations: the way we speak to people, the way we handle conflict, the way we approach work, money, health, and even creative workflows. Across all of it, the question remains the same: even if this works, is this the way I want to do it?

This episode is meant to open a door, not give instructions. To invite reflection, not certainty. Because most of the decisions that matter don’t live in absolutes. They live in the gray.

What We Talk About

The meaning behind “there’s a wrong way to do right”

Why delivery matters as much as correctness

When being right costs more than it’s worth in relationships

Integrity at work and the price of doing things “by the book”

Money habits: planning versus reacting

Investing slowly versus chasing fast wins

Health, shortcuts, and sustainability

Adapting tools and workflows without losing alignment

Choosing paths that respect both the goal and the cost

Final Thoughts

Being right is easy to measure. The way we get there is harder to examine.

Sometimes the fastest route isn’t the wisest one. Sometimes the technically correct choice creates unnecessary friction. And sometimes the real work is not changing the destination, but reconsidering the path.

This episode is a reminder to pause, look at the route you’re on, and ask yourself whether it still makes sense — not just for where you want to go, but for who you want to be along the way.

About the Show

The Books By Josh Audio Immersion is a reflective podcast focused on perspective, growth, and the quiet lessons we often overlook. Each episode is an invitation to slow down, think differently, and explore ideas that don’t always fit into neat categories.

Episode 95 – February 2026

Subtitle: An Unscripted Check-In on Writing, Winter, and What Comes Next

Episode Notes

This episode is an unscripted check-in after a short pause due to getting sick. Recorded in early February during a New York winter, it’s a candid update on where things stand creatively and what’s currently in motion.

I talk about recovering from the flu, slowing down when your body forces it, and returning to creative work without trying to “catch up.” From there, I share an update on the larger novel I’m currently writing—my first full first-person project—and why it feels heavier and more challenging than anything I’ve worked on before.

I also discuss how I’m using AI tools in my writing process to support continuity, structure, and grammar without replacing my voice, along with thoughts on audiobooks, text-to-speech, and why convenience sometimes matters more than perfection.

This episode also covers upcoming content across Books By Josh, including blog posts, short-form video, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and podcast scheduling across BBJ, Tek With Josh, and Manga With Josh. It’s less about announcements and more about process—fear, momentum, long projects, and continuing to create even when things feel uncertain.

If you’re working on something quietly, wrestling with a blank page, or navigating a slower season, this episode is meant as a reminder that progress doesn’t always look loud.

Topics Covered

Returning after illness and forced downtime

Writing a first-person literary novel for the first time

Creative anxiety and long-form projects

Using AI as a support tool, not a replacement

Audiobooks, text-to-speech, and accessibility

Short-form content plans and creative pipeline updates

Books By Josh blog posts and publishing strategy

Fear of the blank page and imperfect momentum

Links & Resources

Books By Josh: https://booksbyjosh.com

Blog posts, signed PDFs, and updates available on the site

Available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play

In this episode of the Books By Josh Audio Immersion, we revisit a nearly century-old classic that continues to resonate: The Richest Man in Babylon. Rather than offering quick tips or modern financial formulas, this book speaks in parables and teaches through story, inviting reflection on patience, intention, and the steady work of building something that lasts.

We explore how the book’s core lessons — like paying yourself first, creating structure, and embracing slow progress — are not just financial ideas but reflections on human behavior. These lessons challenge the modern impulse toward speed and shortcuts, reminding us that the most meaningful growth often happens quietly and below the surface.

This episode isn’t about getting rich fast or following a checklist. It’s about the kind of progress that feels almost invisible while it’s forming, and how discipline, structure, and patience remain timeless companions on that journey.

👉 Read the original blog post: January 8th 2026 — The Richest Man in Babylon: Why This Book Still Matters

https://www.booksbyjosh.com/blog/2026/1/8/january-8th-2026-the-richest-man-in-babylon-why-this-book-still-matters

In this episode, Josh reflects on what it means to keep creating when the audience is small or silent. He talks openly about the anxiety of watching metrics, refreshing stats, and questioning whether the effort is worth it when the numbers do not immediately reflect the work.

The conversation explores why writing and creating still matter even when they are not paying the bills, and how creative work can live on long after it is published. Josh shares personal examples of older blog posts continuing to reach people years later, reinforcing the idea that meaningful work is not always meant for instant consumption.

This episode also touches on:

Creating as an outlet rather than a transaction

The emotional weight of comparison and self doubt

Focusing on controllable actions instead of outcomes

Building evergreen work instead of chasing trends

Finding fulfillment in the act of creating itself

Josh also briefly discusses his upcoming book, A New Set of Eyes, a thoughtful guide to creating with AI while maintaining your personal voice.

If you are writing, creating, or building something in a quiet season, this episode is a reminder that the work still matters.

Website: booksbyjosh.com

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In this episode of The Books By Josh Audio Immersion, Josh talks about the kind of progress that rarely gets celebrated — the small wins that quietly move us forward.

As the year comes to a close, it’s easy to feel like you didn’t accomplish enough. But real progress doesn’t always look like a big milestone or a finished product. Often, it’s found in the small steps: showing up, starting, learning, and continuing even when results aren’t visible yet.

Josh shares personal examples from writing a 50,000+ word book, building creative projects one step at a time, and learning why focusing only on the finish line can actually slow you down. The episode explores how breaking goals into smaller, trackable actions helps build momentum and keeps you moving forward.

You’ll also hear a shoutout celebrating a small win from someone Josh knows — the launch of ReliveInColor.com, a creative site where you can upload your own photos to create printable custom coloring pages or even a custom puzzle. (Not sponsored — shared because it fits the theme of building something and putting it into the world.)

Key Takeaways

• Small wins matter because they prove you’re still moving

• Progress is usually quiet and hard to see while it’s happening

• Focusing only on the end goal can kill momentum

• Breaking big goals into smaller steps makes them achievable

• Consistency beats intensity over time

Listener Challenge

Pick one small win from today. Say it out loud. Write it down. Let it count — and don’t downplay it.

Links & Resources

• Friend’s project: https://reliveincolor.com/#/

• More episodes & writing: https://booksbyjosh.com

• Support the show (optional): https://buymeacoffee.com/booksbyjosh

Episode 91 – The Books by Josh Audio Immersion

In this episode, Josh opens up about navigating the holiday blues in 2025 and shares the real-world strategies he’s using to stay balanced during a tough season. From blasting synthwave and metal, to escaping into fiction, to taking long reflective walks through New York City, Josh walks through the outlets that help him manage stress and stay grounded.

He also discusses background noise as a focus tool, using small fidget toys for anxiety, and why he tries to lean toward healthier coping methods instead of destructive ones—especially when the end-of-year pressure starts stacking up.

Whether you’re dealing with holiday stress yourself or simply want to hear different ways people manage this season, this episode offers a relatable, honest look at how to take things one day at a time.

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✨ What We Cover in This Episode

• What the “holiday blues” really feel like

• How life stress and year-end pressure overlap

• Why music is a powerful emotional outlet 🎵

• How reading fiction becomes an escape and reset 📚

• The benefits of long walks around NYC 🚶‍♂️

• Using noise and conversation for comfort ☕

• Fidget items and other small tools for anxiety

• Healthy vs unhealthy coping strategies

• Taking the season day-by-day without guilt

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🎧 Mentioned in This Episode

• Synthwave artists: The Midnight, Gunship, FM-84

• NYC walks: 59th Street Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Central Park

• Other podcasts by Josh: Tek With Josh, Manga With Josh

• Signed books available at BooksByJosh.com

• Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/booksbyjosh

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📝 About the Podcast

The Books by Josh Audio Immersion is where Josh shares personal experiences, lessons learned, and practical insights on life, growth, creativity, and everything in between.