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What does it mean?
He dismisses present concerns in favor of future possibilities.
In plain terms
Forget today, focus on the future.
What can you take from it?
Looking forward can help escape current troubles.

Where it applies

  • avoiding stress
  • planning ahead

Putting it to work

  • shifting focus
  • looking forward

Questions to consider

  • When is ignoring today useful?
  • How do you balance now and later?

Another view

It may encourage neglecting urgent present issues.

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