History Rhymes. That’s because virtually everything that happens on Earth runs in cycles—our climate, the markets, political systems, societies, wars, financial ups-and-downs, etc. Our ancestors have known this for centuries. Knowing how these cycles work can keep you safe during downturns and provide you great wealth during the upswings. For example, you’ll know when to rent and when to buy. We’re currently at the end of a major business cycle. This site has been developed to provide core information about how cycles work and how you can use them to your benefit.
The Big Book (above) is a tome of about 2,000 pages that Dr. Raymond Wheeler created over a ten year period in which he recorded all the major events from 600 BC until about 1940. Along with the events, he also recorded the temperature and level of precipitation. He’s come to very strong conclusions about the cycles of our past and how they affect our future. His work on climate has been backed up by the GISP2 data derived from Greenland ice cores much more recently (1990s), so the science is solid. [continue reading…]