Plenty of unfortunate things happened in 2022, and it would be easy to focus on those. But good things also happen every day and those good things create small, important, changes that will continue to compound exponentially over time.
For those of you looking for some very good reasons to be optimistic about the future, I encourage you to check out this Life in Numbers tool from HumanProgress.org. The calculator will help you get a sense of how much better the world is today relative to when you were born. They also have some great articles, featuring some of the amazing advancements and perspectives that you may not hear about otherwise.
Similarly, if you’re looking for some historical context to be optimistic about the stock market, go here and plug your birthday into this calculator. It will show you the return on the S&P 500 since that time. If nothing else, it is a great reminder of the long-term power of compounding.
For 2023 we’re hoping to host a series of online and in-person events so be on the lookout, follow us on your preferred social media, and have a very happy New Year.
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