And Just Like That

Do you remember that one time when the stock market was collapsing, everyone's retirement accounts were a dumpster fire, the end of our economy was upon us, and the world was essentially in a death spiral? Yeah, I remember that moment five weeks ago, too.

Just mere weeks ago, I received dozens of calls, texts, and messages from panicked friends, family, and clients, asking if they needed to sell out of all their investments. I gave them the same answer I've given everyone who has asked me this question for the past 20 years: "Don't do anything. It's fine. This is supposed to happen."

From February 19th through April 8th, the U.S. stock market fell by 19%. Some called it a collapse, or a crash, or a tailspin, or a meltdown. But in any event, it decreased by 19%.....people lost roughly 1/5 of their life savings. The media loved it!

Today, just five weeks later, the stock market has erased all the losses experienced since the beginning of the year. That's right, the stock market is UP for the year. As of last night, the U.S. stock market is up 0.6% for 2025. It's also up 11.5% in the previous 12 months.

Don't worry, though! There will be another reason for all of us to freak out next week. We'll find another debacle, dilemma, or disaster to point our finger at, swearing "This time, it's different!"

As for me (and hopefully those I have the privilege of serving through my coaching), we'll just be chillin' in our own little pieces of the world, staying busy living meaningful lives, trying to create impact on others, and losing zero sleep over all this stock market noise. Come join us!

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