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Foresight For the Coming Year
Make 2020 a year of foresight rather than hindsight
The New Year is upon us. On this last day of 2019, many people reflect on the year that was and begin to give thought to what the year that is coming will entail.
As we leave the twenty-teens behind, the new Roaring Twenties could be the impetus for a lot of positive change. That, of course, will depend on each individual and how they handle and approach the new days of the New Year.
One of the cool things about this year is the symbolism of 2020 and 20/20 perfect vision. The jokes and puns are sure to get more prevalent going forward.
But the question becomes, will you use this to see more clarity and perspective, or muddiness and disillusionment? Will perfect vision in this year be of positive things or negative? Are you going to use this “vision” to look ahead with foresight rather than look backward with clear hindsight?
What’s the difference? Foresight is the ability to predict what is coming. Conversely, hindsight lets you look back to what has already been.
Sure, you may not know precisely what lies ahead. But that which is behind you is just that…behind you. If you spend too much time looking back you cannot look forward.
