It has been common knowledge among those that have common sense that we plan for the future and try to look at least 5- 10 years in advance. The following link has expressed my views better that I can. I wish everyone good luck in their life's journey and can only pray that good overcomes evil and ignorance. 
https://www.ted.com/talks/ian_goldin_navigating_our_global_future/transcript?language=en