CHAPTER 7
Leverage: OPM Made Secure
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f there is any flaw to Compound Interest, it is that it is slow and steady, at least in relation to our lifespan. Because it takes time, it cannot produce a scenario of “get rich quick” as that notion is contrary to the laws that govern wealth. In fact, even Warren Buffett has said, “There is nothing wrong with getting rich slowly.” You can think of Compound Interest as a way to get rich securely, every time, if you give it the TIME. Creating a Secure Compound Interest account is like building a Skyscraper. What is needed before you can build up? The Secure Foundation! Packed soil, concrete, rebar, and various other preparations must be in place before you can even consider going up. This is no different with the foundation of Compound Interest. Out before up! When you try to go up before building out, it will fall every single time. Maybe not immediately, but in time; as the weight gets heavier, the lack of a secure foundation will present itself! Failing to persevere through the first 5–8 years inside of true compounding (the time to accomplish the first Secure Compound Cycle) is why most people fail to reap the benefits of this unlimited power. They quit too soon because the linear mind convinces them they can bypass risk and become rich faster. Remember, “…he who understands it, earns it.” We are indoctrinated to believe in emotions of being fast and exciting, to make the most money now at all costs. We want to see results immediately. Unfortunately, that is contrary to the Science of Compounding and an impossibility within the cornerstone of security.
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