It’s been roughly 260 days since the United States started it’s “15 days to stop the spread” quarantine actions.

What a slew of singular events during the 260 days we have since witnessed!

We’ve tragically seen roughly 270,000 Americans who have lost their lives from causes including and/or related to COVID-19; various levels of shutdowns and by extension national unemployment which rose precipitously then has struggled to regain footing; national protests for civil rights; devastating wildfires and hurricanes; and all this during one of the most unique presidential elections in American history – which continues to be unique even post-November 3. All the while, many of us have spent months inside without being able to travel, attend weddings, or even funerals for those we love.

It’s understandable that in turbulent times like these, we can often feel sadness, anxiety, frustration, and a host of other strong emotions.

But while these stories of heartache and disaster loom large, it helps to focus on some of the tremendous good that exists in the world as well. Feats of triumph for the human spirit. So this Blog Post for our Financial Services firm is, in this instance, dedicated to the strengths that allow humans (and a few animals!) to build not only great businesses but great lives as well.

So, for 2020, here are 17 pieces of undeniably good news that are worth sharing with the world:

  1. Pet adoptions are happening way faster amid the pandemic, even though shelters are closed. Click here to read the article. 
  2. One runner set a goal to run a marathon… and completed it all on his porch. Click here to read the article.
  3. Italy Presents Degree to its Oldest Graduate. Click here to read the article.
  4. Hamilton – the movie. Click here to read the article.
  5. A New Enzyme that Eats Plastic Far Faster. Click here to read the article.
  6. Twenty-One Year Old British Cellist Inspires the Young. Click here to read the article.
  7. These Ninja-Squirrels Complete an Amazing Backyard Obstacle Course. Click here to read the article.
  8. Eminem Celebrates 12 Years Sober. Click here to read the article.
  9. Zoom Weddings! Click here to read the article.
  10. Scientists Discover Hidden Lakes on Mars. Click here to read the article.
  11. This Two-Year Old Gets Rare Blood Transplant. Click here to read the article.
  12. Man Finds 9 Carat Diamond on His Walk. Click here to read the article.
  13. 11-Year-Old Lemonade Stand Owner Donates 22,000 Diapers to Single Moms. Click here to read the article.
  14. Many World-Class Museums Open Their Doors Virtually. Click here to read the article.
  15. Kayaker Finds Message in a Bottle After 35 Years. Click here to read the article.
  16. Giant Panda Mama Gives Birth at National Zoo. Click here to read the article.
  17. A Couple Welcomes Identical Quadruplets. Click here to read the article.

At Economics Partners, we are committed to helping push the good in the world forward, and we cheer on these efforts to do so each day. Hopefully, we can all take a moment away from the turmoil of this year, and try to make the world around us a bit better each day.