“Short term thinking is everywhere. Noisy feuds over little prizes. The long term thinker will be king. Win the decade, not the day.”@TheStoicEmperor
In our fast-paced world, we often get caught up in petty arguments and instant gratification. But those who focus on long-term goals and personal growth will ultimately prevail. Just like a student who chooses to study consistently over a whole semester rather than cram the night before an exam.
Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
The quote emphasizes the importance of long-term thinking over short-term distractions, reflecting the Stoic pillar of Wisdom. This wisdom aligns with the biblical teaching in Proverbs 16:32 about self-control being better than capturing a city. By prioritizing long-term goals and personal growth, individuals demonstrate wisdom in their actions and choices, which is further reinforced by the discipline of self-control described in the Bible verse.