Student Question: Master, there’s a concept going around: you should chase “sustainable compound value” — the kind of work that generates continuously compounding returns. In your view, what kinds of things can ordinary people do that qualify? Does reading, writing, or public speaking count?
Master Chi’s Response:
This is self-help chicken soup.
Here’s the simplest test: according to the logic of compounding, any wealth you hold will grow exponentially given enough time. So by that reasoning, anyone can become a billionaire — all you need is patience.
There are 7.5 billion people on this planet. Does that mean most of them can get rich this way?
Do you think you’re the only smart one who figured this out?
Honestly — if you want to learn, read actual textbooks in a real professional field. If you can’t even do that, then just eat, drink, and enjoy life.
Every day I see people asking me a pile of these self-improvement questions. It gives me a headache.
Work steadily. Take care of your body. Avoid serious illness. Keep your family safe. That is the best life an ordinary person can live.
The vast majority of people haven’t even done their own job well. Why are you all out here studying this stuff?