'We'll just have to go back and connect the dots, 'Jobs said.

Believe in the power of time, because time can reveal the true value of short-term goals. While sometimes the seemingly optimal short-term solutions can be tempting, as if they were quick shortcuts that might initially provide instant gratification and quick results, they often lack depth and consistency and can end up getting lost in a longer time frame. On the contrary, sometimes the circuitous paths that seem complicated and challenging can be the best arrangement for achieving our long-term goals.