How to Start “The Talk” in 2026

Frank Sinatra wrote 1,200 songs, had 209 hits (17% success rate).

Babe Ruth made 8,399 batting attempts, hit 714 homers (8.5% success rate).

Pablo Picasso: 150,000 works of art created with 1,170 major works or recognized pieces (0.78% success rate).

We tend to remember the masterpiece, the home run, the hit. What we forget is the volume of effort behind it – the misses, the drafts, the strikeouts, the work no one applauded at the time.

It’s safe to say that we are living in a moment of time that demands resilience. Markets, economies, businesses, families, even whole societies are being asked to absorb more shocks and keep moving. The pressure is felt on all sides.

Resilience is admirable. But it’s not a strategy, and it’s not the same as certainty. In investing, in business, and in life, progress rarely comes from getting everything right. More often, it comes from staying steady, thinking rationally, and continuing forward. That’s the value of a long-term perspective. You do not need perfect timing, perfect conditions, or a perfect track record to make meaningful progress.

These articles offer an interesting look at where consumers are being resilient right now – and why, in the right context, persistence is imperative. Let’s talk if you have something in mind.