A gripping book makes you want to devour it all at once. But if it’s not a novel, but something educational, you run into a problem. Sure, you can read faster, but unfortunately, “peristalsis” sets a limit.
Peristalsis is the rhythmic, wave-like motion of an organ’s walls (esophagus, stomach, intestines, etc.), pushing food from entry to exit. The walls have two layers of smooth muscle. Unlike skeletal muscles, they don’t obey conscious control.
Once you swallow, food moves slowly through your system, breaking down and mixing at its own pace. You don’t control the process—it happens on its own. Magic, isn’t it?
The same goes for knowledge. You can cram as much as you want, but real understanding takes time. That’s why it’s funny when people brag online: “I read N books in a week!” The real question isn’t how many ideas you can plant—it’s how many will take root.
Besides, new ideas are unpredictable.
It’s a cross-pollination of potential—between the idea and your own mind. In venture capital, a single deal can make or break an entire portfolio. But if a fund is greedy and indiscriminate, it loses.
The takeaway? Trust the flow of the wise river inside you.
Yours sincerely,
-Alexander
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