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Mental Models

Compounding

Small returns multiply over time

Best for
choosing long-term curves
Time
15–30 min
Difficulty
Beginner

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Compounding diagramSchematic of the Compounding framework: Small returns multiply over time.Time →Value
The Compounding diagram — Small returns multiply over time.
Example

Choosing whether to spend Friday on training or shipping

Where the compounding lives
  1. 1% better at writing this Friday → years of clearer thinking
  2. 1% better at hiring → every future hire compounds output
  3. 1% better at sales calls → next 1000 calls all benefit
  4. Vs. one more feature shipped today → linear, one-off
  5. Rule — defend Fridays for compounding skills

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