“Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” — Bill Gates Good things take time A human needs 20 years to grow into an adult A tree needs 10 to 30 years to reach full size An olive tree needs 65 to 80 years…
Tag: Compounding
Compound Your Relationships
I am a big believer in the concept of “compound interest”. It’s something I think a lot about, in different contexts. Maybe it’s a natural process of getting older. I increasingly like the idea of “compounding my relationships”. Instead of constantly meeting new people, focus on your existing network. Instead of making new friends, focus…
Building a compounding engine
Ever since reading The Intelligent Investor many years ago, I subscribe to the “value investing” school of thought. It boils down to buying undervalued companies and being a long-term investor. What Has Worked In Investing (PDF) is a great start if you are new to the concept. Here is what I learned so far: While learning…