Phrases that appeal to me

       One is the idea of long term, vice short term. One obvious idea is to think about the future, vice just today. One usually thinks our children are more long term than short term, for example.

            Now the short term thinkers are in the majority these days.

            One classical way to think about long term vs. short term is like during a war. Does one think about winning the peace, or winning the war?

            That leads to the second phrase that appeals to me.

            Do you believe in national defense?

            If so, are you willing to fight and die for your beliefs? Are you willing to pay for a national defense, usually in taxes and your work to pay the taxes?   Do you want to preserve and enhance your way of life, to include your quality of life?  That question applies to your children, too.

            If you are like most, then you really don't care or worry about yourself very much.  At age approaching 65 I have been through these questions, too. Now it is your turn.