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Can you really turn $5,000 into $500,000? Warren Buffett says yes, but only if you understand the math most people never see. In this episode, Adrian Wells breaks down the exact numbers behind 100x returns and why they're not as impossible as they sound. The S&P 500 has delivered these kinds of gains over 30-year periods, but there's a catch most investors miss. It's not about finding the next Netflix (though that stock did turn $5,000 into $300,000 in 14 years). It's about understanding what 26% annual returns really require and whether you can stomach the ride. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why $400 monthly into the S&P 500 beats trying to pick the next Amazon • The real timeline for 100x returns and what happens if you start late • How dollar-cost averaging actually compounds over 25 years (the numbers will surprise you) • Why most people fail at this strategy even when they know it works 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone who wants to understand what wealth building actually looks like beyond the get-rich-quick noise. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells explains the 100x math everyone gets wrong [01:45] The S&P 500's 30-year track record and what it really means [04:15] Netflix case study: how 6,000% returns actually happen [07:30] Dollar-cost averaging: turning $120k into $500k over 25 years [10:00] Why 26% annual returns are harder than they sound [11:30] The patience factor most investors can't handle 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: Warren Buffett investing, 100x returns, S&P 500 performance, dollar cost averaging, long term investing

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