Finding Peace of Mind and Prosperity in Troubling Times

When Nothing Seems to Make Sense, Here is My Wealth Matters Compass for Navigating Collapse and Renewal in Markets and Society.

Happy Wednesday. I woke up this morning just like you, having trouble deciding who—or what—to trust anymore.

The headlines change by the hour. Almost every data point feels politicized. Economic indicators contradict each other. Judicial outcomes no longer seem rooted in precedent. Global leaders appear to be playing a chaotic chess match with rules none of us were given. We’re overwhelmed with information, rhetoric, and opinions, but starved for clarity.

And yet, over the past 20 years, I’ve found a way to prepare and see clearly through the fog of these wintery times, despite having the same challenge day-to-day, managing the individual storms as they arise. My mental model doesn’t promise simple answers — but offers a powerful framework to make sense of where we are, how we got here, and most importantly, how we emerge on the other side not just …