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Imaginable
How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything, Even Things that Seem Impossible Today
Book • 2021
Jane McGonigal's "Imaginable" explores the power of optimistic thinking and future-oriented planning.
The book emphasizes the importance of mental time travel and scenario planning to prepare for unexpected events.
McGonigal argues that by vividly imagining various future possibilities, we can enhance our ability to adapt and respond effectively to uncertainty.
She provides practical exercises and strategies to help readers develop their future-thinking skills and build resilience.
The book's core message is that by actively shaping our mental images of the future, we can create a more hopeful and fulfilling life.
The book emphasizes the importance of mental time travel and scenario planning to prepare for unexpected events.
McGonigal argues that by vividly imagining various future possibilities, we can enhance our ability to adapt and respond effectively to uncertainty.
She provides practical exercises and strategies to help readers develop their future-thinking skills and build resilience.
The book's core message is that by actively shaping our mental images of the future, we can create a more hopeful and fulfilling life.
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Mentioned by Caleb Bissinger as the author of "Imaginable", discussing the future and how to prepare for it.

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