I have told you this already, but it’s worth to ask the question. ​ What would you prefer? A million euros, dollars, coconuts… whatever... ...Or a cent that doubles every day for a month? ​ When asked this question, your brain tends to activate. Slowly, but you start to do the math. 1 cents, 2 cents, 4 cents... ​ If you are really patience, and your show in Netflix is more boring than normal, the count continues. 8, 16, 32, 64, 1.28€, 2.56€, 5.12€... ​ Your brain notices that the speed is increasing, but after 10 days—one-third of the time the cent will multiply—you only have 5.12€. ​ FAR from a million. ​ "I want the million!"—you quickly ask for it. ​ But continuing with the calculation (those familiar with compound interest might sense the outcome), on day 30 you would have 5,368,709€. ​ Or more than 5 millions… or 5 times the first option or 4 million euros missed. ​ The slow pace at the beginning prevents you from seeing the exponential result. ​ Our poor primitive brains are unable to cope with this… ​ The same happens with knowledge. ​ First you know something new, and you apply it. Then, the next day, or week… you learn something new and you apply it. And again. And again. ​ In two years, you’re a different person. ​ I propose you to start, for example, by this. ​The 15 Lessons Learned of a PPP Project Nightmare​ ​ PD 1: If you liked this email, don't keep it in secret and forward it to a friend. They will thank you enormously one day. PD 2: If somebody has sent you this email and you want to receive emails like this yourself, visit vicentevalencia.com PD 3: If you want unsubscribe, click the link below. ​ ​ |
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