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An American film actor John Wayne once said, “Tomorrow is important and precious”.  How is it important for individuals and societies to think about the future than focusing on the present only?

REPORTED ON 18 DECEMBER, 2021

 It is generally believed that both the individuals and the society have to concentrate more on future than the present. I believe both should be given equal importance.

 On the one hand, when people and the society pay attention more on future, they are well-equipped to face the challenges of the future. To be precise, the future is uncertain and unforeseen events are more likely to occur anytime. For example, the world is going through a stage of economic turmoil, and so it is good for a person to have enough savings. Similarly, a person should maintain good health and live a disciplined life at present, so that he can live longer. The wise use of energy and less-environmental harm today are also measures for a better future life.

 On the other hand, one needs to understand that only if a person who can live a good and a satisfactory life at present can expect a similar life in the uncertainty of future. It means the life at present shapes the life of the future. For instance, it takes some time for a man to get himself recognised and socially accepted for the work and efforts he does at present. Therefore, it increases the importance of living a quality life at today for leading a prosperous life in future.

To conclude, it is important for a person to enhance his standard of living at present. At the same time, he needs to be vigilant about the future. This implies not just to individuals, but to all members of the society.

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