Now and next
I see these as the two most important timelines to note.
The most important of the two is the now. Knowing what to do now. And doing it.
The second most important is the next. Understanding what to do next. And why it matters.
Clear goals help us focus on what to do now, and what to do next.
Almost every other thing may be useful at a later time.
But until then, only these two count.