When people flirt with despair about the future, they are less likely to take the actions necessary to safeguard it, focusing instead on the short-term.

The dominance of short-term perspectives has led to routine decisions in the markets that sacrifice the long-term buildup of genuine value in pursuit of artificial, short-term gains.

There's lots about politics I don't feel comfortable with. To talk about the politics of future ideas is impossible in soundbite form.

I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future.

The first less is this: take it from me, every vote counts.

As the CEO, I have to take care of the short term, mid term and the long term.