An asset is the foundation of all economic activity. If you have assets, you can run a business and settle your debts. The ways to create assets are ‘how one works,’ ‘how to receive gifts from others,’ and ‘how to purchase assets made by others.’ There is a way to steal, but it is a crime. If you don’t initially own an asset, the simplest and almost the only way to create one is to produce something with your own labor. Whether the product is a service or a good, it must be produced unconditionally. Trading products creates added value. Thinking about trading later and making products first is the fastest and most basic way to escape poverty. Therefore, produce even the smallest things every day. Knowledge, records, art—whatever! - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”
Humans understand the notion of “expectation time.” It’s crucial to confront the issue that is tacitly accepted. This tacit acceptance becomes problematic regardless of whether the “expectation time” is brief or lengthy. For instance, if a meal takes five hours, something must be amiss. Conversely, if a haircut lasts just one minute, people might suspect dishonesty. Effective communication hinges on precise expression, but it is equally essential to manage expectation time appropriately. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”