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I often find myself complaining about the state of affairs in America, but recently reflected on one of the many reasons to be thankful. A friend and I were talking about decision-making and the privilege it is to make long-term plans. The ability to envision the future often leads to wiser decisions. This luxury to think long-term is not afforded to everyone, however. Many people live in environments marked by instability and uncertainty, preventing them from looking beyond the present moment. For them, earnings must be spent immediately for fear it may not endure until tomorrow.
In the last week I had the privilege of spending time in an Amish quilt shop and a plastics manufacturing plant. In both cases, I worked with leaders to think long-term about how to improve their business. The strategies and plans may have been much different, but many of the same foundational assumptions were at play.
Take a moment today to consider the blessings of a stable economy and a land of order. How will you invest your blessings – how far into the future can you afford to plan?
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