Unfortunately, like you said, a lot of people distrust the stock market. I have tried to give my mom stock tips over the years. She could have tripled her money in the past 3 months alone, but she just won't do it. Can't force people to do what they don't want to do. They have to find the courage on their own.
I have told everyone I know about this stock in depth, I still don't know a single person who has bought it. I guess I'll just load up on tissues when I show them my balance and they start crying a year from now