Long-Term Thinking ⏳

They prioritize long-term gains over short-term wins even if that is unpopular and causes immediate pain. They do that because they realize that it takes time to achieve key results.

The pursuit of short-term gains can harm your long-term strategy. Winning, in the long run, requires letting...

• Playing the long game puts our focus on the quality of the work, instead of being a sell-out for instant, short-term gains.
• It requires a kind of dedication and an eye towards the future while adjusting your expectations and appreciating the present moment as well.

People living in poverty tend to favour smaller immediate rewards over a larger delayed payoff.

A possible reason for this is if you live in a highly uncertain environment or where people tend not to keep their promises, a farsighted view will lead you to get what you can now. Ev...