Thinking about the long-term, without considering the near, could also walk us into bad territory. Not only must we have long-term goals, we also must have short-term goals, in order for us to realize that our everyday lives matter too.

We cannot just plan for the future; we need to wake up and be happy for each day, even as it is.

Both short-term, and long-term focus is necessary.

It is also helpful to be accurate, and realistic with our visions.