Why does the Rule of 72 feel safe but keep you stuck? Because it’s built for slow money, not freedom. The Rule of 72 shows how long non-leveraged money takes to double. That works for pensions and long-term savings. But it’s designed for waiting not acceleration. Smart investors think differently. They use leverage. Buy a £200,000 property with a £50,000 deposit and you’re not investing £50k you’re controlling £200k. Now here’s the key part. If that property rises just 10%, the value increases b