End-State Thinking: Foreseeing the Inevitable, Strategizing the Present

Shuai Li ()
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Shuai Li: University of Oulu

Chapter 25 in Bridging the Innovation Gap, 2026, pp 267-278 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract End-state thinking involves anticipating the ultimate stable outcome and planning backward from it. Case studies from Darwin and Malthus, Mao Zedong’s On Protracted War, and algorithmic complexity demonstrate its value in identifying conflicts, evaluating power, and predicting dominant factors. By “beginning with the end,” entrepreneurs can resist short-term temptations, make forward-looking strategies, optimize resources, and enhance strategic resilience, securing long-term competitive advantage.

Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-22652-5_25

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