In this episode of Retirement Optimism, David Hicks reflects on Warren Buffett’s recent remarks at the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting—reminding us that volatility is part of the investing process, not a disruption of it.

We connect these insights with current trade policy uncertainty, political maneuvering, and why headlines often distort reality. Drawing from Buffett, Howard Marks, and Lauren Templeton, this episode reinforces two key truths:

Uncertainty is the default, not the exception.

The real risk isn’t volatility—it’s abandoning your long-term plan in the face of it.

David offers a grounded, historical perspective on recent market movement, and explains why the planning work you’ve done is built for exactly these moments.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just looking for a dose of calm logic, this conversation will help re-center your outlook and remind you: most of the time, the world doesn’t end.