Time enough to think of the future when you haven't any future to think of.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Only contemplate the future when survival is no longer an issue.
- In plain terms
- Worry about tomorrow only after you have secured today.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize immediate survival over long-term planning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What matters most right now?
- Is your future truly secure?
Another view
Short-term thinking can lead to long-term failures.
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