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 past 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. And 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 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.
Chris Perme may be reached at 330-527-9301 or cperme@financialguide.com, www.permefinancialgroup. com.
Christopher Perme is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through MML Investors Services,LLC. Member SIPC. (www.SIPC.org) Supervisory Office: 1956 Carter Road Suite 200, Cleveland, OH 44113. 216- 621-5680. Perme Financial Group is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC or its affiliated companies.
