" The single greatest edge an investor can have is a long-term orientation " -Seth Klarman

Most of my friends buy the latest Iphones; I buy books.
They buy new pairs of Nikes; I invest in financial products for my retirement, even tho I'm 25.

I guess the point here is we all project ourselves in the future but some choose to see 2 months ahead while some go up to 20+ years ahead.