The second consequence is more oriented towards this article. You simply can't. Mortals are not designed that way. Your attitude, like our environment, is always in motion. The primary criterion that separates success from failure is action, namely positive action.
Nothing stays the same forever.
Or, to put it another way, what positive actions should you take. In some of my business presentations I explore a few of the great business myths that dominate our thinking. The purpose of any investment is to increase your net worth. There is a big difference between thinking in terms of making money and increasing your net worth. Thinking in terms of net worth forces you to think more rationally and gives you a long-term time horizon.