A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. – Proverbs 27:2
Where is this thing going?
If I stay on this trajectory, where am I likely to end up?
What’s the real game being played around me?
If X is true and Y is true, what should be my response now?
How can I act now in order to avoid that negative outcome 20 years from now?
Being prudent means being aware of where you are, aware of what’s happening, and then taking action based on what you foresee.