There are many decisions that might seem like a good choice in the short run. We’ve already covered one of these—procrastination. It might seem like a good idea at the moment, but if you consider it from a long-term perspective, it’s clearly counterproductive. The best practice is to reflect on where a certain decision will lead you if you continue in the same way for an extended period. Will it contribute to your growth, or will it cause you to stagnate? In this chapter, I will discuss a few such behaviors ...
6. What to Avoid in the Long Run
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