The Fulfilled Leader with Jean Balfour Ep. #60 Becoming your Future Self Today
Jul 6, 2023
Exploring the challenges of becoming our future selves, the discussion emphasizes the importance of goal-setting and self-reflection. Insights from Hal Hirschfield reveal psychological barriers that hinder our connection to future identities. Personal stories inspire listeners to embody their future selves today. Through practical techniques like visual imagery, the conversation motivates taking immediate actions towards long-term aspirations. It’s all about following your bliss and making those dreams a reality!
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Future Self Feels Like A Stranger
- We treat our future self as a stranger and show less empathy toward them.
- That distance makes us less likely to act today for tomorrow's benefit.
Weight Goal Example
- Jean describes committing to lose 5kg but failing to vividly imagine Jean in December.
- That weak identification makes choosing a pastry in the present easier than dieting for the future Jean.
Bliss Requires Active Practice
- 'Follow your bliss' feels effortless but requires sustained work and discipline.
- Campbell and Chopra modelled bliss through constant active practice, not passive waiting.
