Is it better to "live for today?"?

Question: Is it better to "live for today!?"!?

Or is it better to have a plan for everything!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

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A plan for the long run is great, but you have to enjoy the ride!. Yes you should have direction in your life, but that shouldn't be the only thing you focus on!. Novelty and spontenaiety lead to creativity and happiness when they are exercised in moderation!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I think that it's not living if you're always living for the future, for what do you enjoy NOW!? Live the present the best you can, just make sure that you're living appropriately, nothing that can harm you in the future (say a one-night stand)!. Responsiblility, perhaps!. Plans often are diminished, I think it is wiser to have goals and let the present take its toll on your life as you reach these goals!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I like to think "one day at a time"!. I still plan my week, and run a calendar, but this is always "subject to change without notice"!. Live for today probably relates more to having no regrets about how we live our life!. I like to tell people to "surround yourself with people that make you happy", that will always help you live for today!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Those with some plans build a strong future for themselves and thier children, if they have any!. Not planning at all would suggest not even trying to further your education, nor even planning for retirement Those that live for the day just better not expect as much help getting out of their stupid predicaments when they discover what a mistake they have made!. Your helicopter parents won't be around forever!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

everything in life needs a balance !.!.!. you cant plan everything, because some plans fail, and you cant live unplanned, because you will get lost!.

your best bet for sucess is to plan and leave margin for error and/or improvement/space etc!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

it's good to do both!. if you ONLY live for today, tomorrow might confuse you a bit, therefore think about your tomorrow too!. but if you think about ONLY tomorrow, your today, will be lost and wasted!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

draw on the past for self-knowledge and the benefits of experience, make the present your default focus of attention, and draw yourself into the future by way of your plans!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

live for today, keep an eye out for tomorrow!. My fave saying goes like this!.!.!.!.learn as if you will live forever, live as if you will die tomorrow, and it is how I try to live!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I am a very much "in the now person", but the phrase "live for today" rings false with me!. As far as planning goes, make plans but don't get attached to results!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

What's there to plan for!?
Better to just enjoy the moment!.Www@QuestionHome@Com