The ideas you learn compound over time. One idea doesn’t stay as one idea - it gets mixed with other ideas and produces new ideas on top of each other. I call this process idea compounding and those who do this actively idea compounders. An idea compounder is someone who layers ideas on top of each other to find new ideas and ways to apply them.
Read MoreIt's hard to get other people to care about what you do. And it's almost impossible if they don't have the same "skin in the game" - if they aren't rewarded or punished directly based on the outcome of their decisions. It turns out this is a very old problem. It's called the principal-agent problem. And if you're an owner or an employee, you have to understand it.
Read MoreThink of your favorite brand or business. Whether it’s Apple, Nike, Peloton, Shopify, Twitter, or McDonald’s, the company has a moat around the business that protects it from the competition. And it’s this moat that keeps the business thriving and growing.
Read MoreAs a kid, whenever the topic of money came up in our household, my dad would repeat the phrase, “Money isn’t everything, but it sure beats whatever’s in second place.” I would then point out that if money beats whatever’s in second place, it would become second on the list. If the quote is supposed to be ironic, as I thought it was […]
Read MoreIf you woke up tomorrow morning and suddenly had everything you wanted, you’d be disappointed. This is because process matters far more than the outcome. If you don’t enjoy the process, or at least believe in it, you will never, ever be satisfied with the result.
Read MoreSuccessful people have a bias towards action. This is because action provides feedback. But at the same time, successful people are also absurdly patient. They wait for years - decades even - to watch their planted seeds grow into trees. They’re patient, but they move quickly.
Read MoreMost people compromise on what they want. They’re not doing what they once dreamed of doing because they made a compromise somewhere along the way. But when you compromise with someone else, something strange happens: you both get what you never wanted.
Read MoreStarting is easy. Everyone who sets out to create something is enthusiastic at the beginning. But as you get deeper into the project, that enthusiasm fades. And eventually, you’re left sitting in the dark shadow of the mountain you now have to climb. Enthusiasm will fuel your beginning. But it’s endurance that will get you to the end.
Read MoreTo fully understand the most powerful forces in life, you have to experience them. Compound interest is just a buzzword until you watch it happen. Iteration is just an idea until you turn something that started out badly into your greatest work yet. It’s the same with commitment. Until you commit to something with your entire being, you won’t understand how the world moves for you. It moves to help you. Because the universe rewards courage.
Read MoreOne aspect of wealth creation often overlooked is that the longer you live, the richer you’ll be. This is because of compound interest, where the greatest gains come at the end of the compounding period. That’s why it’s important to make your physical and mental health a priority. The longer you can stay sharp and productive, the richer you’ll be.
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