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Rick Lewis's avatar

You keep coming up with one unique perspective after another. I guess you are taking Einstein's famous quote to heart, "The definition of insanity is valuing Mexican pesos above compound memory and expecting happiness to result." Or was that Shakespeare?

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Thank you Rick! Haha I believe it was the legend himself - Abraham Einstein Shakespeare III.

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Karena's avatar

Opening line. BOOM! What a crazy way of thinking of it. And now I cannot let go of the concept. Thanks Arman!

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

So glad you liked it Karena! It's easier said than done but hopefully this idea sticks with you the next time you are considering making a memory now or delaying it till later.

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Lamar Elimbo's avatar

I’ve never thought about it like this before, I love this idea!

I used to brainstorm ways to make the present moment feel nostalgic in the future. And this idea of compound memory interest is such a great reminder to get back into that habit of strategically investing in memory making!

Great piece Arman 👏🏽

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Glad you enjoyed it Lamar! Oh I like that brainstorming experiment too. What would make my future self look back on this moment with a smile?

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CansaFis Foote's avatar

...any day you do something other than work for someone else is a day worth doing...

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

Working for the man makes the man rich. Working for yourself makes you rich.

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CansaFis Foote's avatar

...and working for the rich make the richer richer...working for the man does not make anyone manlier...the math is off...

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Arman Khodadoost's avatar

I've never been a math guy but I think you're on to something

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