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When ‘This Time Is Different’ Becomes Dangerous

Two hosts of the True Wealth Podcast stand with arms crossed against a green burst background.

“This time is different.” It’s one of the most common, and potentially dangerous phrases in investing. Every generation believes the rules have changed as new technology emerges and yesterday’s impossible becomes today’s normal. In this episode, we explore why history keeps rhyming, how our definition of “normal” quietly shifts over time, and why recognizing those changes may be far more valuable than trying to predict the future.

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