Consider the Consequences
Rule: "Long-term thinking improves short-term decision making."
Successful people have a clear future orientation. They think five, ten and twenty years out into the future. They analyze their choices and behaviors in the present to make sure that they are consistent with the long-term future that they desire.
Before starting on anything, you should always ask yourself, "What are the potential consequences of doing or not doing this task?"
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