The Magic of Compounding-Part I
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The Magic of Compounding: Part I
Discover the powerful secrets of compounding?"the very techniques Warren Buffett used to build one of the greatest investing fortunes. Dive in, study it, and master it.
Understanding Compounding
Compounding is the process that allows numbers or money to grow at an accelerating rate. Consider this: numbers can increase in an arithmetic progression (like 2, 4, 6, 8), where a fixed amount is added each step. Contrast this with exponential progression (like 2, 4, 8, 16), where each number is doubled. This exponential growth is what makes compounding so powerful.
The Power of Compounding
To illustrate, let me share a classic puzzle that demonstrates the speed at which compounding can multiply wealth. Imagine you have two payment options for working a month: receive a lump sum of $1,000,000 upfront or start with 1 cent that doubles each day, paid at the end of the month.
The Puzzle
On your first day, you earn 1 cent. The next day, 2 cents. The day after, 4 cents, and so on. By the 15th day, you'll have $163.84. By the 18th day, you'll surpass $1,000 with $1,310.72. It seems slow at first, doesn't it?
But stay with it. By the 20th day, you’ll have $5,242.88. Here’s how it grows from there:
- Day 21: $10,485.76
- Day 22: $20,971.52
- Day 23: $41,943.04
- Day 24: $83,886.08
- Day 25: $167,772.16
- Day 26: $335,544.32
Now consider the month length. If it's 30 days like September, you end with over $5,000,000. For a 31-day month like December, it surpasses $10,000,000.
The Lesson
Initially, most people instinctively choose the $1,000,000 lump sum, because we are conditioned to think linearly, not exponentially. However, updating our mindset about how money grows can change this perception. By embracing compounding, you can accelerate your path to wealth.
Start thinking exponentially and watch your investments flourish.
Regards,
Richard C. Stoyeck
StocksAtBottom.com
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