Do not give up. Just do a little every week.

Sun 30th, March 2025

Ciao, Happy Sunday Evening!

This week, I've been reflecting on the impact of small, consistent actions

It's amazing how seemingly insignificant steps, taken regularly, can lead to large outcomes.

This idea is perfectly captured by the financial principle of compounding.

Imagine you start with €100 and it grows by 3% each month:

Month 1: You earn 3% of €100 (€3), bringing your total to €100 + €3 = €103.

Month 2: Now, you earn 3% of €103 (€3.09), making your new total €103 + €3.09 = €106.09.

Month 12: If this consistent 3% monthly growth continues for a full year, your initial €100 wouldn't just grow by a simple 36% (3% x 12). Instead, thanks to the power of compounding, it would grow to approximately €142.58. That means your initial €100 has increased by a remarkable 42.58% over the year!

Now, thinking about my own career, even though I'm already working, I'm consistently trying to learn new things through various resources. To be honest, the immediate impact on my salary or role isn't always apparent, and sometimes those extra learning hours can feel unrewarding.

But then the idea of compounding comes to mind.

Just as small, consistent monthly gains led to a significant 42.58% increase in our example, isn't the same true for our skills?

It might take two or three years of consistent learning before we see those significant career shifts – a promotion, a new opportunity, or the ability to handle bigger challenges.

These big leaps are the result of those consistent small steps. The key is to maintain that consistency, trusting that our regular learning efforts will compound over time, leading to substantial career growth even if the immediate returns aren't visible. This week, I'm considering one small learning step, trusting in its long-term compounding effect on my career.

Join me on this learning journey :) I'm taking this online course

Coffevesting ☕️

To invest, we need funds, and those often come from investing time in skills that boost our earning power.

It helps me thinking of each new skill as a small, consistent "interest" payment on my time investment, leading to a more financially secure future.

Consistent learning is a key ingredient for building your investment potential.

Thank you,

HerStoryCaffe

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