# Building Shock Absorbers

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Podcast: [The Personal Wealth Coach](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-personal-wealth-coach-3339039)
Published: 2026-06-27T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://tpwc.podbean.com/e/building-shock-absorbers/
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## Resource

This week’s episode takes a step back from the daily market noise and asks a bigger question: why do some economies, businesses, and even entire civilizations survive shocks while others quietly fall apart? Jake McClure walks through a fascinating mix of fresh data and deep history, starting with the latest PCE report showing rising income, spending, and savings, all while inflation continues to hum along. On the surface, things look steady. Underneath, the real story is resilience and what it takes to keep moving forward when conditions are less than ideal. From there, the conversation shifts into a much broader perspective. Think ancient Egypt storing grain for lean years, Rome building infrastructure as a hidden safety net, and the Dutch turning warehouses into a national superpower. Along the way, you will hear how timber shortages sparked the coal revolution, how railroads reshaped entire market cycles, and why something as simple as storage can determine whether a system bends or breaks. It all ties back to one idea that shows up again and again: reserves matter. Whether it is a family savings account, a company balance sheet, or a nation’s energy supply, the ability to absorb a shock often decides who survives the next downturn and who does not. If you enjoy connecting today’s economic headlines with the bigger story of how we got here, this episode delivers. It is part market update, part history lesson, and part reminder that the most important preparation usually happens long before anyone sees the crisis coming. This episode was recorded on June 26, 2026. If you would like to contact us, please send an email to us at advisingteam@tpwc.com. We are happy to address any of your questions about Economics and Finance. If you are ready and would like to book an ap…

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