In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby discuss the principle of compound interest. They outline how this mathematical phenomenon - often relegated to the financial realm - can have drastic implications for creative work. Colby begins the conversation by summarizing a number of thinkers who have engaged this theme, emphasizing the principle’s interdisciplinary range. Then, they shift toward application, discussing practical ways to lock in growth and leverage our very limited efforts. They specifically explore the idea of building systems and habits, as outlined in McKeown’s work. Finally, they consider how compound effort is not always quantifiable but is perhaps necessary for meaningful work.
Links mentioned:
- “This is pointless” tweet by @Jackbutcher
- Effortless by Greg McKeown
- The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
- The Kaizen Method (Art of Manliness)
- Zero to One by Peter Thiel
- Colby’s Music Production Checklists (Free)
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