The Science of Scaling Audiobook Appendix: Linear vs. Holistic Time
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Sep 22, 2025 Explore the intriguing contrast between linear and holistic models of time. Learn how the linear perspective views the past as a determinant of the present and future, impacting expectations and education. In contrast, discover how holistic time allows future goals to shape present actions. The discussion highlights the interplay of past, present, and future in the now and emphasizes using these concepts as psychological tools for better decision-making. Goals and selective attention play crucial roles in filtering our experiences and shaping our pathways.
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Linear Time Treats Past As Driver
- Linear time treats the past as the driver and assumes change is incremental and predictable.
- This model makes the future weak and reduces it to a byproduct rather than a cause.
We Misjudge Our Future Selves
- People commonly project their current self into the future, assuming little change will occur.
- This 'finished self' illusion undermines planning for meaningful transformation.
Base Goals On Desired Future, Not Past
- Do not base future goals solely on past performance or results.
- Use the future you want to create as the guiding input for present decisions.
