# Why time horizons matter [[Time Horizons]] are very useful to think more tactically (short-term) or more strategically (long-term) about things. For instance, while life is short (we only have ~[[We only have 4000 weeks|4000 Weeks]]), it is long enough for us to set short and long-term goals. Time horizons matter because **there’s a time for everything**, we are all at different stages of our life, and some of our goals can take years to accomplish. There are some things you might want to do in your life at some point or want to head toward, but can’t start right away or just need time to be ready for. **Time horizons help clarify your intention, prioritize your goals, and channel your energy into what matters right now, while still keeping your long-term goals in mind.** They're actually useful in many different contexts, such as: - [[Decision-making (MoC)|Decision-making]] - [[Career Design]] - [[Life Design]] - [[Prioritization (MoC)]] - Financial planning - Health & fitness - Relationships - Parenting - Education - Innovation - Risk Management - Community building - ... (the list is endless) ## Related - [[Time Horizons]] - [[What time horizons to consider]] - [[The longer the time horizon, the more ambitious your goals should be]] - [[Ambitious goals make things happen]]