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> I'm willing to bet that during that period stocks probably beat almost every other form of investment with regards to profits.

This illustrate why makes me uneasy of current times, that blind faith in the stock market as the ultimate investment. From FIRE communities to r/wallstreetbets to regular retirement to professional fund manager, don't ask question and join the dance, it always was and always will be 6-8% per year, it's a law of nature.