Leading up to the pandemic in 2020, things were generally okay in this country - for most people. The economy was hot, unemployment was low, and the stock market was on fire. We were all feeling bulletproof. Then the pandemic hit and everything changed in an instant.

The flexibility and autonomy created a greater appreciation for time. A greater appreciation for freedom, for family, for friendship and for a higher quality of life. Yes, the lasting legacy of the Pandemic is a shift in the things we truly value. Suddenly people had the autonomy and flexibility they craved. Things once reserved for Robin Leach and the “champagne wishes and caviar dreams” crowd. As if we, all at once, tasted their freedom. And, the people cheered.