Long Term or Short Term
You behaviour is often inadvertently governed by your intention of being in something for the short term or long term.
A careful observer could even make some assessments about your long term intentions based on your behaviour.
There's a lot more to it than just this however...
Short term intentions are characterized by more selfish, irrational and even destructive behaviour.
Long term intentions are characterized by more patient, forward thinking and self-less behaviour.
If you're in something for the short term, you are generally in if for the quick win or "what's in it for me". The short term rarely requires sacrifice.
If you're in something for the long term, you're generally in it for the long term gain, which always means a degree of sacrifice and hardship for future benefit.
Self gain and no sacrifice - in it for the short term.
Sacrifice and selfless behaviour = in it for the long term.
A careful observer could even make some assessments about your long term intentions based on your behaviour.
There's a lot more to it than just this however...
Short term intentions are characterized by more selfish, irrational and even destructive behaviour.
Long term intentions are characterized by more patient, forward thinking and self-less behaviour.
If you're in something for the short term, you are generally in if for the quick win or "what's in it for me". The short term rarely requires sacrifice.
If you're in something for the long term, you're generally in it for the long term gain, which always means a degree of sacrifice and hardship for future benefit.
Self gain and no sacrifice - in it for the short term.
Sacrifice and selfless behaviour = in it for the long term.
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