"It's intriguing to consider the capabilities that humans possess, yet often go unused or unrecognized. One such ability is the ability to predict the future, not in a supernatural sense, but through the power of imagination and past experiences. We can envision the outcome of our actions and make informed decisions, such as starting a campfire and imagining the consequences of jumping into it or taking our life savings to the casino and considering the return on investment. As Abraham Lincoln once said, "The best way to predict the future is to create it."
We have the ability to learn from our past mistakes and successes, as well as those of others. Just like a dog can learn not to touch fire after getting burned, we can apply the lessons of our past experiences to improve our future outcomes. For example, reflecting on a past financial decision that didn't work out and using that knowledge to make better choices in the future.
Furthermore, we can learn from the mistakes and successes of others, just like how a deer can see another deer get hit by a car, but not learn from it. Having a mentor or a few can be incredibly helpful as we can utilize their knowledge and experiences to our advantage. The older we get, the more we realize that we don't know everything, but that's what makes life so exciting - the opportunity to keep learning and bettering ourselves.
It's common for young people to think they have life figured out, but as we age, we come to realize that we don't know as much as we thought we did. Even the wealthiest people I know continue to learn and grow, never letting their past success define or limit them. In fact, if we surround ourselves with people who are smarter and more experienced than ourselves, we are more likely to succeed. The same goes for running a business - if you are the smartest person in your company, it's likely to fail.
So, let's embrace the power of prediction and learning from our past and others, and continue to push ourselves to new heights."
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