If you watch the news, it can seem like the world is falling apart. The media is known for its sensationalized headlines and negative reporting so it’s easy to get discouraged about where our world is going. But sometimes a little perspective is all we need. While things may seem dire, we truly have come a long way. Take a look at how our world has drastically improved over the past two centuries.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
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According to a recent poll, only 6% of Americans think the world is getting better2, but we should be much more optimistic than that! Extreme poverty now only affects 10% of the population compared to 94%, and 85% of our world is literate. We no longer have to live in fear of diseases like whooping cough or worry about our children not living past their 5th birthday.
We have a long way to go, and we may make mistakes along the way, but the data is optimistic in the areas that matter. Society is improving, and that is enough of a reason to move forward with hope! Remember, positive changes happen over time, and this is true for your finances as well. As you stay disciplined, save little by little, and keep your eyes focused on your goals, you will also have good things to look forward to! At Fiduciary Wealth Management, we want to help you achieve your life and financial goals with confidence. Schedule a phone call now to get an idea of how great your finances could look in the future!
About Rocklin Senavinin, CFP®
With nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Roc has dedicated his career to helping individuals live comfortably in retirement and enjoy the assets they have spent their career building. He is the founder of Fiduciary Wealth Management, a fee-only registered investment advisory firm in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, he has advanced training in the holistic process of creating a personal financial plan that addresses a person’s comprehensive needs for the short and long-term. Having built a successful career, he was named one of Arkansas Business’ 40 Under 40 in 2014, which honors intriguing business and political leaders under 40 years old. To learn more, connect with Roc onLinkedIn or visitwww.fidwm.com. If you have questions, feel free toschedule a phone call using this link.
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1 https://ourworldindata.org/a-history-of-global-living-conditions-in-5-charts/
2 http://www.acsh.org/news/2016/07/03/only-6-of-americans-think-world-is-getting-better