Taleb mentioned in "The Black Swan": "There are three most harmful addictive substances in the world: heroin, carbohydrates, and wages." Why would wages be considered an addiction? Human nature seeks stability and security. When the risk of unexpected events decreases, people become complacent and prefer to relax. The fastest way to progress is never to take shortcuts. Just start, try to challenge yourself. Start doing, then adjust. Finish first, then perfect. Over time, the power of compound interest will become evident.
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Taleb mentioned in "The Black Swan": "There are three most harmful addictive substances in the world: heroin, carbohydrates, and wages." Why would wages be considered an addiction? Human nature seeks stability and security. When the risk of unexpected events decreases, people become complacent and prefer to relax. The fastest way to progress is never to take shortcuts. Just start, try to challenge yourself. Start doing, then adjust. Finish first, then perfect. Over time, the power of compound interest will become evident.