The Repetition Law: How to Unlock Compound Growth In Your Life

Play the long game to become smarter, healthier and wealthier

Thomas Oppong
Personal Growth
Published in
4 min readJun 1, 2021

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Growth is not linear — every action you take compound over time.

Your first piece of art will probably not get attention. But if you stay in the game long enough, your body of work will finally be noticed and get the recognition it deserves.

Your first post will not go viral. It takes a lot of attempts to attract massive eyeballs. But the outcome you expect is hidden in the number of shots you are willing to take.

Compounding is a powerful force. Einstein calls it a wonder of the world. “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t … pays it.” He once said.

Einstein is not the only one who recognised the power of compounding. Warren Buffett has been benefiting from it for decades.

Almost every billionaire leverages compound growth to build wealth. They put their money to work for years and reap tremendous results.

You and I can also use the same law in many areas of our lives. We can invest a little every month. We can read a few pages of our favourite book every day. We can exercise no more than 20 minutes a day — in just six…

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Thomas Oppong
Personal Growth

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