How are those two related? They really aren’t other than the two incredibly unpredictable events happened within a week of each other.
Each with massive potential to change the course of, the financial markets in my world, the actual world for most of us. I can’t imagine what this week would’ve been like if the outcome in Butler, Pennsylvania was a centimeter different.
Then today you’ve got travelers stranded with the largest ground stop in US airspace since COVID? 9/11? Southwest was the only major airline able to fly. Planning to go to Disney today? Nope. Send some money from your bank? Maybe, but chances are slim.
What’s the point? It’s that we often underestimate the impact of a single event. It’s easy to become complacent, which is why maintaining discipline and preparedness for the unexpected is critical.
I spoke to a client today who got caught up in layoffs. It blindsided them. We were talking about promotions earlier in the year. It’s not a fun seat to be in, but being prepared for something like this, even though it wasn’t even on the radar, allows life to go on.
However, this doesn’t mean we should live in fear of these rare events. Quite the opposite. The beauty of being prepared and adaptable is that it instills confidence that we can handle whatever comes our way, enabling us to focus on today and the things we value most.
Now, go enjoy your weekend.
-R