Treating Your Future Self Well

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Pete thinks we should fight these fears, but he can also relate to the worry we experience when we make a big decision. We assume that treating our future selves well means leaving lots of options open. But science shows that we're wrong on both counts. As soon as you commit to something, two wonderful things happen. The act of committing means you wind up learning fantastic new things about your city.

YOLO seems like the perfect rock 'n' roll philosophy. You only live once... so do whatever seems right in the moment. Be spontaneous. Quit your job; find a new person to date; and always, always keep your options open.

We all fear getting stuck in the wrong occupation, relationship or home - so shun fully committing to anything. But we're misguided. The man who coined the term YOLO - the Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart - tells Dr Laurie Santos that throwing yourself fully into a life choice is the best way to live our precious life.