I got a different take out of it though. I think the author's point is that one has to be more careful with their decisions and choices as the consequence/effec

I got a different take out of it though. I think the author's point is that one has to be more careful with their decisions and choices as the consequence/effect could last a long time (this is where the 25 years assumption comes in), and I could see how this advice applies even in the general sense.