It is an old joke, it has been told about Presidents, and various other figures. Thinking long term is not something that is rewarded next quarter, in general.

It is an old joke, it has been told about Presidents, and various other figures. Thinking long term is not something that is rewarded next quarter, in general. This is a large part of why I've worked over half my career for non-public companies. I want my management making the best choices for the product and the company. Not what Wall St. will like. If the invisible hand worked... yes they would be the same. Reality says they aren't.