You Can’t See the Recession (Forest), for the Trees (Prosperity)

Prosperity Blinds You to Reality

I’m sure you have heard the past expression, “Can’t see the forest, for the trees.” Obviously, this means that the trees closest and largest are blocking our view of the overall landscape. It also means that we cannot see the “big picture” because of little-mindedness and misunderstanding. Unfortunately, this is exactly what is happening today within the minds of most investors and consumers. By this I mean, that most everyone looks around them and sees a somewhat prosperous economy. They…