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Imagine a baseball thrown thru the air. A high speed camera takes pictures of it showing very great detail -- names, laces, etc. Someone shows you a picture -- can you tell what direction it is travelling? or even if it is moving? NO. You would have to know where it was thrown FROM to know what direction it is going. In times of high change, it's good to know a little bit about the PAST to understand the present freeze frame of the NOW and project to some degree of accuracy where we are GOING (The Future).

Imagine a baseball thrown thru the air. A high speed camera

Summary

This quote uses the analogy of a baseball being thrown to illustrate the importance of understanding the past in order to comprehend the present and anticipate the future. The high-speed camera captures intricate details of the baseball but cannot indicate its direction or motion without knowledge of its starting point. Similarly, in times of significant change, having some understanding of the past allows us to interpret the current situation and make predictions about the future with a certain degree of accuracy. It suggests that a comprehensive perspective encompassing the past, present, and future is essential for navigating periods of change successfully.

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