Ever heard of the Lindy effect? It’s a concept that means - If something has been around for a long time, the longer it will be. You can apply this idea to almost every area of your life, from investing to consumption, learning, life choices, and decisions.
How can you apply the Lindy Effect? 🔗
- “Hard work + long time” breeds success. This will always be true, even if the world is run by robots.
- If it can be done simply, do it simple. If 1 + 1 = 2, you shouldn’t be looking for how 4-2 or 5-3 can be 2.
- Emotions are short-lived. Rely on things that are persistent like the love of your parents.
- Read old books with timeless wisdom.
- Stocks like the S&P 500 give positive returns over the years, no matter the economic situation. Invest, Ignore, Forget.
- An eye for an eye is a reliable way to manage human interactions. Be nice, but look out for yourself.
- Racism, Bigotry, Tribalism, and Ageism are human nature. Don’t make it personal.
- Except for sex, people don’t like most things forever. Accept diminishing returns as part of life, whether you’re a popular figure or you own a popular thing.
- Mentors are the guiding lights of life. Find one.
- Persuasion is how you get people to do anything you want. Not physical attractiveness or money.
- Every human has a skeleton in their cupboard. Even your favorite prophets.
- Love deep. No reward for being a hard nut.
Summary - Some things do not change in life, like human psychology, instinct, numbers, and economic forces. Also, understand that most things are short-lived, even if they look like the best thing to ever happen to you or mankind.