Everyone needs to read this…. The Carpenter Principle (a visual...
Sahil Bloom@SahilBloom
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Jan 10, 2026
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Everyone needs to read this….
The Carpenter Principle
(a visual thread)
The Carpenter Principle
(a visual thread)
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An old carpenter told his boss that he planned to retire…
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His boss asked if he’d stick around for one last job…
The carpenter agreed, but cut corners in the work.
The carpenter agreed, but cut corners in the work.
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When his boss arrived for the final inspection, he handed the carpenter the keys…
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If he’d known he was building his own house, he would have done it differently…
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The lesson: You’re always building your own house.
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If you choose to cut corners, you’ll live with it…
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You don’t get to pick and choose when to show up…
You’re always building one of three houses:
You’re always building one of three houses:
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The Professional House
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The Relationship House
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The Physical House
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A simple choice transforms the mundane into the meaningful…
Remember: You’re always building your own house.
Remember: You’re always building your own house.
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