When experts are predicting enormous and potentially irreversible alterations to the way our societies work, it's bound to leave us feeling shaken and vulnerable. (Image: Shutterstock)If there's one word that best defines our current environment, it's uncertainty. Yes, the world has experienced chaotic times before and will undoubtedly do so again in the future, but that doesn't change the fact that living through turmoil can be scary and unsettling. Amidst a global pandemic and nationwide protests, dramatic unrest and significant changes are all around us.
As we read the news each day, we're bombarded with headlines like "How the pandemic will permanently change the way every generation lives" and "COVID-19 will permanently change consumer behavior." Is it any wonder that everything feels so surreal these days? When experts are predicting enormous and potentially irreversible alterations to the way our societies work, it's bound to leave us feeling shaken and vulnerable. Of course, only time will tell exactly what the future will look like, but if there's one thing we've learned over the years, it's that times of change and disruption often lead to a crossroad between failure and opportunity.
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Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson is the editor-in-chief of BenefitsPRO Magazine and BenefitsPRO.com. He has covered the insurance industry for more than a decade, including stints at Retirement Advisor Magazine and ProducersWeb.
