we are living in a constant state of uncertainty. And it is certain uncertainty will be never

ending. In these circumstances, it's easy to see how people can make decisions derived from the

fear of present events that end up hurting their long-term interests. It's called short-termism.

Our brain is exquisitely fine-tuned to compel us to get out of the way when a rhino is

charging at us or a baseball is coming at our head. The problem is we have evolved to over favor

this bias. We overly fixate on the short term and miss the long-term effects of that short-term

decision completely. We even readily forget the

lessons of the past. You need to know it once and for all, and you need to remember this

when you once again default to worry and anxiety and fear about the present. And that is this. The future

is always better. Always.

Welcome to Darren Daly on demand, your most trusted resource to help you become better every day.

Here's your success mentor, Darren Hardy.

Richard Bisher, the former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, said clearly,

our inability to look beyond the latest news cycle could be one of the most dangerous traits

of our generation, end quote. Hey, I know, I get it. Yes, we are living in a constant state of

uncertainty. And it is certain uncertainty will be never ending.

In these circumstances, it's easy to see how people can make decisions derived from the fear

of present events that end up hurting their long-term interests.

It's called short-termism.

It is a common human affliction and ancient bad habit, one that can cost you

significant opportunity. But this morning, I want to help you correct this. So while everybody

around you panics becomes debilitated by stress and worry and anxiety, you're going to be able to

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