So if authority alone does not fully explain why these men became killers, what does? That is where Part 2 of this final chapter gets uncomfortable. Because the answer is not one big thing. It is a bunch of ordinary human tendencies working together in the worst possible direction.
So, we’ve reached the end of the road with Confucius. We’ve seen him as a struggling kid, a popular teacher, a high-ranking minister, and a “stray dog” wandering across China looking for a job.
We’ve officially made it through all 20 books of The Analects. After spending the last 22 posts looking at these ancient conversations, it’s clear that Confucius wasn’t just some “out-of-touch” guy from the past. He was basically the first philosopher to focus on what it means to be human and how we can all live together without it being a total disaster.
Guess what? We are almost done. I am proud of you for sticking with this until the end. This was a lot of info to wade through, but you stayed focused. Step one is complete. The next step is putting it all into action. Before you start, I want to leave you with some final words of advice. These pieces might not be as technical, but they can really make or break your success.
Book: Common Sense on Mutual Funds: Fully Updated 10th Anniversary Edition by John C. Bogle ISBN: 978-0-470-59748-4
We made it. Twenty-two chapters, hundreds of pages, and a mountain of data later, here we are at the end of our series on John Bogle’s Common Sense on Mutual Funds.
Book 20 is the final chapter, and it wraps everything up by looking back at the ancient sage kings like Yao, Shun, and Yu. These were the “main characters” of Chinese history for Confucius, the people he thought everyone should try to be like.
Hey there, deal maker! You have stuck with me all the way to the end, and now it is time to dig into the upper-level stuff. To truly be a successful deal maker, you need to learn how to use multiple financing methods together. This is where you can maximize your results and buy properties with minimal personal cash. By combining short-term purchase loans, bridge loans for down payments, and long-term loans for refinancing, you can grow your portfolio fast while reducing your own risk.
Confucius died thinking he was a total “L.” He’d spent 14 years in exile, never got a real government gig, and lost his favorite students. But, as we now know, he was actually the GOAT of Chinese history.
Book: Common Sense on Mutual Funds: Fully Updated 10th Anniversary Edition by John C. Bogle ISBN: 978-0-470-59748-4
People actually asked Bogle why he would include a chapter on human beings in an investing book. And his response is perfect: “Who do you think we’re investing the money FOR?”
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