Learning to think about finances over long periods of time is a great way to start thinking more “businesslike.” For this exercise though, we’ll use a personal finance example, one that perhaps more people can easily relate to. Critically, the concepts here, as well as the overall mode of thinking, are incredibly applicable to the world of business. Thinking in this mode will help you make better business-aligned recommendations and decisions, which will support whatever kind of career success you’re aiming for.