Question

Answer the ONE Part prompt in a minimum of 5 sentences. Use one piece of evidence or reference to Cooking Time
Anita Roy
2014

Which matters more-the present or the future? Both matter, but the present often has a slight priority because it is where choices are made and actions take place: without attending to the present we cannot build a desirable future. Caring for the present, relationships, health, skills. Creates the conditions that shape outcomes later, while obsession on a distant future can make us miss opportunities or ignore urgent needs. Still, the future matters because it gives direction and meaning present choices.

Answer 1

Both the present and the future matter, but the present often deserves a slight priority because it is where choices are made and actions actually happen. If we ignore the present—our relationships, health, and daily habits—we cannot realistically build the future we want; present actions create the conditions that shape later outcomes. Obsession with a distant future can make us miss immediate opportunities or neglect urgent needs that undermine long‑term goals. As evidence of how present attention shapes future results, Anita Roy notes in Cooking Time (2014) that careful preparation and timing in the moment determine whether a recipe succeeds, illustrating how present care produces future reward. Still, the future provides direction and meaning for present decisions, so the best approach is to prioritize the present while keeping clear, adaptable goals for tomorrow.