A Tortoise and Hare decide to race. The hare is so confident in the lead that he                         naps while the tortoise keeps going to win.

    Slow and Steady progress over time is the key to building both physical strength and lasting wealth

    When you are focusing on making your body physically stronger this process takes time. A properly programmed strength training you slowly add weight to the bar. Lets say during week 1 of your training program you squat 135lbs. In week 2 if you add another 45 pound plate and put 225 on the bar could you do it? Maybe if you are lucky, however this the hare approach to strength training. You will hit a wall in a hurry. You missed all the progress that could be made from squatting weighing 140-220. The proper weight selection during week 2 would be 140 or 145 pounds that is all. Not only is this safe for the body it is also the way to build long lasting strength. 

    The same can be said when building wealth. Slowly contributing to your 401k and/or IRA will build lasting wealth. This is a process that takes time. Both of those accounts grow in amount not only as you contribute your own money but also through a process called compounding interest. Compounding interest in simple terms is your money is making you money. This is based on the performance of the market and over the long term the market grows. This has been the trend. The way to take advantage of the market is to keep your money in your 401K/IRA and NEVER touch it. Let this grow slow and steady. How many lottery winners to you hear of being lasting millionaires? Let your money grow slow and steady and you will build lasting wealth.