Why the stupid rich do little work
After applying some simple algebra to some trite phrases and cliches
a new understanding can be reached of the secret to wealth and
success.
Here it goes:
- Knowledge is Power
- Time is Money
- Power is Work over Time.
So, substituting algebraic equations for these time worn bits of wisdom, we get:
- (1) K = P
- (2) T = M
- (3) P = W/T
Now, do a few simple substitutions. Put W/T in for P in equation (1), pu, which yields:
- (4) K = W/T
Put M in for T into equation (4), which yields:
- (5) K = W/M
- Therefore: Knowledge equals Work over Money.
What THIS MEANS is that:
- 1. The More You Know, the More Work You Do, and
- 2. The More You Know, the Less Money You Make.
Solving for Money, we get:
- (6) M = W/K
- Money equals Work Over Knowledge.
From equation (6) we see that Money approaches infinity as Knowledge approaches 0, regardless of the Work done. What THIS MEANS is:
- The More you Make, the Less you Know.
Solving for Work, we get:
- (7) W = M K
- Work equals Money times Knowledge
From equation (7) we see that Work approaches 0 as Knowledge approaches 0. What THIS MEANS is:
- The stupid rich do little or no work.
