We all have our own tales about ‘work,’ don’t we? For most of us, that word might conjure images of ticker tapes and ticking clocks, endless spreadsheets, or maybe a boss with an uncanny ability to appear just when we’re sneaking in a social media break. But today, let’s toss aside those run-of-the-mill ideas and delve into a different kind of work – the kind that deals with energy and motion, as defined by physics.

Now, don’t let your eyes glaze over. We’ll make it as plain as pie. Think about something as simple as moving from your desk to fetch another much-needed cup of coffee, or making the trek from your comfy couch to your office. By just walking, you and I burn about 100 calories for every mile covered. But here’s a funny twist – we’d burn more if we decided to run that same distance, despite doing the exact same amount of ‘work.’ Doesn’t quite add up, does it? Blame it on our bodies being a little less efficient when we’re huffing and puffing.

Now, what if we brought a bicycle into the mix? Our calorie burn plummets to roughly 20 per mile. That’s five times more efficient! And if we chose to ride downhill, we’d be cruising along almost for free. Hop into a car, and things get even more interesting, though we’d start burning more than just our breakfast.

So, this gets us thinking: Could we apply this kind of efficiency leap to something like investing? And, more importantly, should we? Well, folks, the answer to both those questions is a hearty ‘Yes!’

Moreover, the industry must do so or perish!
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