Why The Chop Wood, Carry Water?

 

“Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.” - Zen Kōan

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The great aspect of ancient quotes and stories is that they are subject to interpretation. Here’s my personal take on it. Irrespective of your goals and what you have achieved, do this daily and do it well; Give special importance to the need for committing to and thriving during the process in any pursuit.

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“Take a simple idea and take it seriously.” - Charlie Munger

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I took command of my life and finances and I take that seriously.

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Why subscribe?

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Well… I would love to build relationships by allowing us to share our experiences and helping us connect, and bounce ideas. The research I share with you requires a lot of love, time, data gathering, and real-world mapping but It’s not a full-time job despite all the hours invested.

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I believe that you’ll be helping me compound goodwill, as I’m learning to be a giver, not a taker.

 

Note that I’m not a writer, professional investor, or financial advisor, therefore what I’m sharing in this newsletter is just my point of view towards life and the yearlong journey of learning to invest (a journal for my future self). Please set your expectations low, the information provided in the newsletter, which has been gathered from various public, free and paid sources, is intended to be general in nature and should not be considered personal financial or investment advice.

 

“Investing is a wonderful, thoughtful, adventure but it can also be self-centered, a tendency that can be reinforced by the wealth that can follow. We think it is true that, once past X-amount, real meaning comes with reinvesting in society.“ - Nick Sleep