Only when there is a surplus can new things be created. Surplus means having more than what is necessary. Creating something new requires an initial investment in advance. Whether it’s labor or capital—that is, whether labor is purchased with capital—energy can only be used for new work if there is a surplus. Only with prior investment can something entirely new, never seen before, be made. The existence of something that did not exist before in this world results from someone putting in their surplus first. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”
The attitude toward my family reflects who I truly am. Similarly, your attitude toward your friends reveals who you genuinely are. I can’t perceive myself directly; we need a mirror to comprehend our reflections. This mirror exists in the most intimate aspects of our surroundings, especially in the casual moments of daily life. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”