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”
If you encounter heavy traffic jams during your commute, you should avoid purchasing real estate in that area. This is a clear indication that property prices have already significantly increased. If you cannot look beyond the superficial signs, you’ll always tread the same path as those before you, living a life dictated by others’ choices rather than your own judgment. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”