Great Things Take Time
For an investor, the start of financial independence includes a strong vision of one day creating a metaphorical forest and living harmoniously with the forest. It starts by planting seeds. These seeds grow into saplings and the mind starts connecting the vision to the upcoming reality of a mature forest. When you live for the future, your present
... See moreJacob Lund Fisker • Early Retirement Extreme: A philosophical and practical guide to financial independence
endurance is what makes compounding magic over time.
Morgan Housel • The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness
You can give your work the same amount of time to get its legs as you would a toddler, right?
Ryan Holiday • Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts
“But I don’t have time!”, is what I often hear. Or, even worse, “it doesn’t matter, just ship it!”. But it does matter. Because your career, and even your business, is not a single sprint. It’s an intellectual iron man repeated until you’re in the ground. Whatever time you take to refine your technique now will be paid back to you for the next 20-4... See more
Commit to competence in this coming year
Most overnight successes —in fact, any significant successes— take at least 5 years. Budget your life accordingly.
Kevin Kelly • Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier
When you find the right thing to do, when you find the right people to work with, invest deeply. Sticking with it for decades is really how you make the big returns in your relationships and in your money. So, compound interest is very important.