I agree. It took me a long time to understand this principle.

Endgame thinking is very important, but the premise is that you have to live until that end. If you only focus on the grand goal of the present, neglecting every decision and every step you take now, then endgame thinking becomes an excuse to escape reality. To put it simply, it’s just finding reasons for laziness and hesitation.

The key is balance: you need to have a clear understanding of the future and long-term plans, but also take every current choice seriously. Every day now is shaping the path toward your endgame. Only then will endgame thinking not be a castle in the air, but a truly effective life strategy.