Some Things That Will Never Change—No Matter How Crazy the World Gets

Demographics Decoded - Unveiling the trends shaping your future

In today’s podcast we discuss a few things that never change in a world that never stops changing.

And that’s because the things that never change are the most important things to pay attention to.

However, change gets the most attention because it’s exciting, it’s surprising, it’s something that the media can comment on.

I have found that to be a successful investor and a successful businessperson, I’ve had to be prepared for change, but I’ve also to understand those things that stay the same.

Now don’t be confused by all this – it’s not a play on words.

You’ll understand what I’m on about by the time you finish listening to this podcast

So, let’s look at some things that never change in a world that never stops changing.

Takeaways

• Life is cyclical; both good and bad times will pass.
• Understanding change is crucial for success in business.
• Optimism influences our actions and results.
• History teaches us lessons, but it doesn't repeat exactly.
• Humans inherently strive for improvement and good.
• Human connection remains vital despite technological advances.
• Demographic trends significantly shape our future.
• The principle of compounding applies to wealth and relationships.

Chapters

02:24 The Optimistic Human Spirit

07:53 Resilience in the Face of Change

13:24 The Cyclical Nature of Life

15:53 The Unchanging Human Condition

20:02 The Power of Compounding

21:51 Demographic Trends: Aging Population

23:56 Population Growth Through Immigration

25:24 Urbanization Trends in Australia

27:00 The Growing Asian Middle Class

29:28 Generational Wealth Transfer

31:31 The Rise of Single-Person Households

33:58 The Value of Community in Wealth Building

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About Simon Kuestenmacher

Simon Kuestenmacher is co-founder and Director – The Demographics Group

Simon is a prolific media commentator on demographic and data matters and a columnist for The New Daily and The Australian newspapers. 

He ranks as one of the world’s Top 10 influencers in data visualisation. If you can’t get enough of the kind of data that explains how the world works, make sure to follow Simon on Linked In or X (formerly Twitter) or any of his other social channels.

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About Michael Yardney

Michael Yardney- founder Metropole Property Strategists has been voted one of Australia’s 50 most influential Thought Leaders.

While he is best known as a property expert, Michael is also Australia’s leading expert in the psychology of success and wealth creation.

Michael is a #1 best selling author of 9 books and frequently challenges traditional finance advice with innovative ideas on property investment, personal finance and wealth creation.

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