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Wealth Doesn’t Yell

  • Writer: Eric Horne, CFP®
    Eric Horne, CFP®
  • May 16
  • 2 min read

Wealth is built in silence—and often lost in noise.


I had this image created to capture an idea that’s been on my mind for a while.

Silhouette stacking money vs. person panicking with red noise lines and dollar bills. Text: "Wealth is built in silence and lost in noise." (Image Credit - Open AI's Sora).
   Silhouette stacking money vs. person panicking with red noise lines and dollar bills. Text: "Wealth is built in silence and lost in noise." (Image Credit - Open AI's Sora).

Not because it’s trendy, but because it’s true.


Wealth, at least the kind that lasts, isn’t built in the spotlight. It rarely comes from what’s loud, urgent, or attention-grabbing. It’s built quietly—through discipline, patience, and a hundred small decisions most people will never see.

But the noise? It’s everywhere. Markets up. Markets down. Headlines yell. Experts endlessly predict. It’s easy to get pulled in, easy to lose focus, easy to make mistakes,

and it’s not just a financial issue—it’s a mental health one, too.        

  • The American Psychological Association reports that constant exposure to negative news stories increases stress, anxiety, and hopelessness. Their studies indicate that the 24/7 news cycle and social media have led many Americans to experience news fatigue (APA, 2022).

  • Mayo Clinic research during the COVID era found similar patterns: too much news, especially during times of uncertainty, has been linked to sleep disturbances, elevated stress, and increased anxiety (Mayo Clinic, 2020).

  • Harvard Medical School weighed in. In a 2021 report, they connected heavy news consumption—especially stories focused on violence or disaster—with greater risks of anxiety and depression. Their advice? Intentionally balance your media consumption with positive, grounding activities (Harvard Health Publishing, 2021).

  • The National Institute of Mental Health regularly points out that non-stop exposure to distressing content can worsen symptoms for anyone already managing stress or anxiety.

In short: the noise takes a toll. Emotionally, mentally, and financially.

Here’s my advice—Stay disciplined (that's where having a trusted Financial Advisor comes in). Turn off the news once in a while. Your mental health will thank you, and for many, your financial health will too.

Unplug. Keep going, Eric Horne Arc Element Wealth Design Schedule your Intro Meeting

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