Tendency: The force that maintains a phenomenon’s movement in a consistent direction. Therefore, as long as this tendency persists, the future can be predicted within certain limits. When tendencies change, so does the future. The surest way to get wealthy is to know the future first. Of course, just knowing the future isn’t enough. Still, it’s clear that those who see the future faster and have a wealth of knowledge will have an advantage in competition. In society, people operate under a common direction that its members agree upon and believe in, and they have the power to maintain that direction. For example, a brief fashion trend, the ongoing rain during the rainy season, or the inertia in physics that keeps an object moving at the same velocity unless acted upon by an external force. Once a force moves in a specific direction, it tends to continue in that direction. By carefully reading trends, you are more likely to build wealth or achieve social success. - Joseph’s “just my tho...
Corn is a mysterious plant. It is the most viable crop on Earth, but it can only survive with human touch. Corn kernels look like plants born from the premise of human care, as the thick shells wrapping around the corn kernels can rot them if human hands do not peel the shells off. The more corn ripens, the more sugar converts to starch. Therefore, it’s delicious if you harvest it quickly and eat it immediately. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”