If you watched any of the Olympic Games, you’ve likely marveled at the tremendous speed, strength and precision of the world’s best athletes.
It can be hard to grasp just how fast, strong and agile these Olympians are. If you’ve ever run on a treadmill – probably in the 6- to 7-mph range – consider setting the treadmill to 13 mph and running for 26.2 straight miles.
Perhaps you’ve done a flip on a large and cushy trampoline. Now imagine doing that same flip on a solid and unforgiving 4-inch beam. Or picture yourself throwing a bowling ball across the length of a tennis court.
Yet it’s easier to imagine all of that than to grasp the enormity of the U.S. federal debt and our government’s recent spending spree. It’s almost incomprehensible, at least without a little perspective.
Take this past year.