The Three Time Perspectives
The Human mind falls in the following states when thinking about time:
- Past: Remembering the good old days or wishing things happened differently in the life gone by.
- Present: Wanting enjoyment in the present, or always being on the lookout for instant gratification.
- Future: Getting good grades, not drinking or smoking, eating healthy food, saving and investing.
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