In today’s podcast we discuss a few things that never change in a world that never stops changing.
And that’s because the things that never change are the most important things to pay attention to.
However, change gets the most attention because it’s exciting, it’s surprising, it’s something that the media can comment on.
I have found that to be a successful investor and a successful businessperson, I’ve had to be prepared for change, but I’ve also to understand those things that stay the same.
Now don’t be confused by all this – it’s not a play on words.
You’ll understand what I’m on about by the time you finish listening to this podcast
So, let’s look at some things that never change in a world that never stops changing.
Takeaways
- Life is cyclical; both good and bad times will pass.
- Understanding change is crucial for success in business.
- Optimism influences our actions and results.
- History teaches us lessons, but it doesn't repeat exactly.
- Humans inherently strive for improvement and good.
- Human connection remains vital despite technological advances.
- Demographic trends significantly shape our future.
- The principle of compounding applies to wealth and relationships.
Chapters
02:24 The Optimistic Human Spirit
07:53 Resilience in the Face of Change
13:24 The Cyclical Nature of Life
15:53 The Unchanging Human Condition
20:02 The Power of Compounding
21:51 Demographic Trends: Aging Population
23:56 Population Growth Through Immigration
25:24 Urbanization Trends in Australia
27:00 The Growing Asian Middle Class
29:28 Generational Wealth Transfer
31:31 The Rise of Single-Person Households
33:58 The Value of Community in Wealth Building
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About Simon Kuestenmacher
Simon Kuestenmacher is co-founder and Director – The Demographics Group
Simon is a prolific media commentator on demographic and data matters and a columnist for The New Daily and The Australian newspapers.
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About Michael Yardney
Michael Yardney- founder Metropole Property Strategists has been voted one of Australia’s 50 most influential Thought Leaders.
While he is best known as a property expert, Michael is also Australia’s leading expert in the psychology of success and wealth creation.
Michael is a #1 best selling author of 9 books and frequently challenges traditional finance advice with innovative ideas on property investment, personal finance and wealth creation.
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