Can you see yourself in the future now?

Borrow a few sentences from a book excerpt to remind the need of thinking ahead.

"Maria, you have to think about where you see yourself in five years.  Once you get that picture, then you have to work toward it now.  That's the best advice I can give you."

I have enjoy my life at this moment and prepare for my life in the future.  Lack of either enjoying or preparing is a diaster.  Doing both can ｃ ｒｅａｔｅ a better life.