How to Write a Letter to Your Future Self

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The key topics to cover related to goals are: What are my big picture ambitious long term goals and what would winning the next five years look like? Reject the dogmatic pursuit of five year plans. Be nimble and agile as you grow. Focus on systems and habits. I finish each letter with some fun, crazy predictions for what the future will look like in five years. You're writing to your future self, so this is the chance to have some fun.

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The letter to your future self is a 10x unlock for life. The process of writing a letter forces deep reflection on the present and thoughtful rumination on the future.
Use a baseline time horizon of 5 years in the future, but adjust as you see fit. A basic letter structure to follow: (1) Reflections on the Present, (2) Changes to Make, (3) Goals for the Future, and (4) Fun & Crazy Predictions.
I handwrite the letters and store them in a cabinet, but if you’re looking for a more technology-enabled solution, there are tools like FutureMe that should do the trick.