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Tag: compounding

Compounding & Cumulative Negative Odds

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 ~ cafebedouin

When we talk about the power of compounding, this usually is a discussion about finance and why it is good to save earlier in life. I prefer to think about compounding in terms of skills. Time spent learning new things tends to help you with learning new things, and it helps deepen specific topic areas, … Continue reading Compounding & Cumulative Negative Odds

The Power of Compounding

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 ~ cafebedouin ~ 3 Comments

"Things add up. You learn one skill. Then another. You finish one project. Then another. Over time, your accomplishments add up to form an impressive feat.This is especially true for money. Most people earned their money over time. Few people make a big financial splash. Forget about the Conor McGregors and Evan Spiegels of this … Continue reading The Power of Compounding

Over the Long Term: Good Market > Good Team

December 21, 2021December 18, 2021 ~ cafebedouin

"These data points made me think about an important piece of advice that a well respected hedge fund manager once told me — most of your financial returns will come from the markets you select to invest in, rather than the actual securities you decide to hold. Another way to think about it is through … Continue reading Over the Long Term: Good Market > Good Team

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