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S26 E1: Your Future Self Is an Entirely Different Person (Hal Hershfield)

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How to Make Better Decisions and Have Better Habits

We think of our future selves as if they're other people. What truly matters is the type of relationship we have with that person. If you feel as if your future self is someone you're particularly close to, you may be more likely to do things for their benefit. And if the reverse is true, then why would you? Why would you do anything to help them out?

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