Lessons from Trump’s Photo – Power Has Clocks, Wealth Has Time - Tekedia

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The article contrasts fleeting political power with wealth that can compound and last across generations.
Using a Trump-China photo as a hook, it argues that power is concentrated in the moment, while productive wealth endures.
The piece links this idea to Adam Smith, the invisible hand, and the division of labor in The Wealth of Nations.
It also points to Nigeria’s mixed economy as a reminder that development depends on both strong institutions and wealth creation.



