I think when it comes to lofty goals - I’m talking about bucket list-worthy ones - it’s not only preferable to have a high-time preference. In fact, it is necessary to work on achieving it for the long term because you need to wait for all the stars to be aligned or upgrade your skill set or make sure your finances are in order before you make the leap etc

When I was working my first job, I knew I wouldn’t stay in it for long because I had always wanted to live and work overseas. Specifically I wanted to join the Japan Exchange Teaching program as an Assistant language teacher because I was enamoured of Japanese culture. So in order to make this dream come true, I was in it for the long haul. Even when I quit my first job, I didn’t immediately sign up for this program. I started to learn Japanese so that I would be better prepared for life in the Land of the Rising Sun