Some people think that planning for the future is a waste of time. They believe that it is more important to focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Opinion is divided as to whether or not people should sacrifice current priorities for

future

goals. While paying attention to the

future

has a number of benefits, I believe that it is more important to focus more on the present. Admittedly, having a clear plan will drive individuals to succeed. At its simplest, a definite goal will dictate individuals’ actions and motivate them to make it a reality. Take Cristiano Ronaldo, a world-renowned footballer,

for example

. At age 5, he made up his mind to become a professional footballer. He sacrificed his childhood and devoted much of his time to honing his footballing skills and improving his stamina. His hard work paid off, turning him into one of the best strikers in the history of football.

In contrast

, those who do not plan for their

future

may become aimless, dabble in many pursuits and lead unproductive lives. They may end up wasting their youth and living to regret it in their old age. Despite the valid argument mentioned above, I believe that people should pay more attention to present priorities. As life is complex, individuals have numerous problems to contend with, ranging from

childrearing

Suggestion

child rearing

to household chores to pressure at work. Each issue is unique and requires time and effort to resolve.

Thus

, it is unrealistic for urban citizens to neglect current problems while allocating more resources to

preparation

Suggestion

prepare

preparing

for the

future

.

For example

, many parents in Vietnam are struggling to make ends meet to support their children, keeping them well clothed and fed. Given the option to meet current needs or plan for the

future

, the majority of them would opt for the former. In conclusion, I firmly believe that it is more important to focus on the present than think about the

future

.

However

,

this

does not mean that planning ahead is an utter waste of time; it simply should not be prioritised.