Insights on Improving Short,Medium & Long term thinking S5 Episode 4

09/05/2025 17 min Temporada 5 Episodio 4

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Episode Synopsis

This podcast explores the crucial skill of balancing short-term needs, medium-term objectives, and long-term visions in individuals and organisations. It links various established thinking models, such as First Principles thinking and Systems thinking, to these different time horizons, illustrating how each model can be applied effectively. Furthermore, it connects this temporal balance to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, showing how different motivational levels relate to different time frames. The text provides practical strategies and case studies to demonstrate how to integrate these perspectives and highlights the challenges of balancing urgency versus importance and resource allocation across time. It argues that successful temporal balance requires a blend of critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and an awareness of cultural variations in time perception.