A thousand seconds is about 17 minutes. A million = nearly 12 days. A billion seconds is more than 31 years. And a trillion? More than 31,000 years.
At that scale, numbers stop feeling like something we can picture and start seeming out of this world.
That came to mind with the recent buzz around SpaceX, Elon Musk and the broader fascination with eye-popping valuations and personal wealth. Whether the story is that someone is “worth a trillion” or that a company could someday get there, the reaction is often the same: awe and sheer wonder.
With Father’s Day this weekend, we’re reminded that life’s most enduring lessons are often much simpler: keep your footing and don’t get carried away by the spectacle of the moment. The steadier path is usually the wiser one. Working together, we can build a clear strategy that will help you keep on course to reach your long-term goals, whatever enters your orbit.
If this upcoming holiday brings someone to mind—a father, mentor, or teacher who helped shape your perspective—I hope you’ll take a moment to reach out. And I’m always glad to connect, too, if you have any questions about recent news.
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