Balancing the long view with the pressing now is like tending a garden over many seasons. First, set clear goals—know where the forest leads. Then, in each crisis, ask whether the action will advance or hinder that path. If it does, act. If it distracts, steer away. Keep the vision visible, like a star, so decisions stay anchored. And remember, patience is your ally; haste can uproot what you’ve planned.