The concepts of integrals and derivatives in calculus give us a lens for seeing our "position" in life and what we desire.
Take wealth as a simple example, one might have the goal to become a millionaire, which given the right strategy is doable. That goal may not be achievable for decades however. How then can we evaluate our current level of success in the light of a goal seemingly so far in the distant future? This is where calculus’s rate of change comes in. Building wealth is more of a life style rather than a goal you achieve in the moment. To build wealth you must live frugally and work hard to have steady income. By seeking the goal of building good rate of change, you will inevitably fulfill the positional goal down the road.