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Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Global authority in project, portfolio and risk management
December 27, 2024 Β· 11:44 AMOpen link β†—View on Instagram β†—

3 Ways to Plan for the Long-Term Future πŸš€ I recently watched a TED Talk by Ari Wallach titled "3 Ways to Plan for the Very Long-Term" and it really got me thinking about how we often focus on short-term gains in our decision-making, sometimes at the cost of our future. In his talk, Wallach shares some thought-provoking ideas on how we can shift our thinking to plan not just for the next few years, but for the long term β€” think grandchildren-scale long-term! One of the main takeaways is that we need to stop focusing on just the next quarter or project and start considering how our actions today will impact future generations. 🌍 It's all about making decisions that will benefit not only us but also those who come after us. Wallach emphasizes that thinking ahead doesn’t have to be about huge, sweeping changes, but rather it’s about small steps that align with a bigger purpose. Another key insight from the talk is the importance of considering the impact of our actions on others. It’s easy to get caught up in our own needs, but by expanding our perspective, we can start making choices that contribute to a positive legacy. πŸ’­ Lastly, he suggests that long-term thinking can be integrated into our daily decisions. It doesn’t have to be a massive shift β€” it’s about consciously choosing to make choices that support the future we want to create. One small step at a time! πŸšΆβ™‚οΈπŸšΆβ™€οΈ If you're into big ideas and meaningful change, I highly recommend giving this talk a watch. It’s a game changer! You can find it here: https://www.ted.com/talks/ari_wallach_3_ways_to_plan_for_the_very_long_term Hope you find it inspiring! Have an amazing day ahead! πŸ™Œ #TEDTalks #AriWallach #LongTermThinking #Sustainability #FuturePlanning #PersonalGrowth #Legacy