The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey How To Be Your Future Self Right Now – Benjamin Hardy, Ph.D. : 966
Benjamin Hardy, Ph.D., an organizational psychologist and author of "Be Your Future Self Now," shares insights on how our future selves can shape present actions. He discusses the importance of visualizing our future to ignite personal transformation, emphasizing a shift from a past-driven mindset. Hardy highlights strategies for cultivating hope and resilience, especially for young adults facing post-pandemic challenges. The conversation also touches on the role of spirituality in personal growth and how to embrace a proactive approach to life.
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Future-Driven Behavior
- Humans are driven more by their future than their past, aligning with Viktor Frankl's and modern neuroscience's views.
- The brain, a prediction machine, constantly anticipates the future, influencing present actions.
Connecting with Future Self
- Connecting to your future self improves present decision-making, impacting finances and health.
- However, humans struggle with long-term future connections due to evolutionary limitations and the pull of immediate rewards.
Time Capsule Exercise
- Benjamin Hardy shares a personal story about living in his in-laws' basement nine years ago and his transformation since then.
- He encourages listeners to create time capsules to reflect on their past and future selves.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Memory and Sleep Enhancements
02:05 • 2min
Connecting with Our Future Selves
04:34 • 23min
Cultivating Hope Amidst Adversity
27:45 • 20min
Exploring Pathway Thinking and the Art of Simplistic Writing
47:21 • 2min
Spirituality and Self-Perception
49:04 • 15min
Empathizing with Our Future Selves
01:03:50 • 6min
The eye of the I
David R. Hawkins
This book describes and explains advanced states of consciousness and the way to spiritual enlightenment. It includes dialogues with spiritual students and provides a scientifically grounded approach to spiritual reality. The book is part of a trilogy that began with 'Power vs. Force' and is followed by 'I: Reality and Subjectivity'.
Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor Frankl
The book is divided into two parts. The first part recounts Frankl's harrowing experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps, including Auschwitz, between 1942 and 1945. He describes the inhumane conditions and the psychological and emotional struggles of the prisoners. The second part introduces Frankl's theory of logotherapy, which posits that the primary human drive is the search for meaning, rather than pleasure. Frankl argues that meaning can be found through three main avenues: work (doing something significant), love (caring for another), and suffering (finding meaning in one's own suffering). The book emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and meaning in life, even in the most adverse conditions, as a key factor in survival and personal growth.
The 50th law
50 Cent Staff
Cristina Pizarro Mato
Robert Greene
50 Cent
The 50th Law is a semi-autobiographical account of 50 Cent's life, combining his experiences as a young hustler and musician with lessons and anecdotes from historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Sun Tzu, and Malcolm X. The book focuses on the principle of fearlessness, illustrating how embracing and overcoming fear can lead to success in both personal and professional life. It is divided into ten chapters, each exploring a different aspect of fearlessness and how it can be applied to achieve one's goals[1][2][4].
On Intelligence
How a New Understanding of the Brain Will Lead to the Creation of Truly Intelligent Machines
Jeff Hawkins
Sandra Blakeslee
In 'On Intelligence,' Jeff Hawkins, with the help of Sandra Blakeslee, outlines his memory-prediction framework theory of the brain. This theory posits that the brain is a hierarchical, predictive system that uses memory to make continuous predictions about future events. Hawkins argues that current approaches to artificial intelligence are flawed because they do not understand the fundamental principles of how the brain works. He explains how the neocortex, the seat of intelligence, operates through a hierarchical structure, making predictions based on associative memory. The book discusses the implications of this theory for neuroscience, the development of intelligent machines, and our understanding of human behavior and cognition.
Who Not How
Dan Sullivan
Benjamin Hardy
In 'Who Not How', Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy introduce the 'Who Not How' framework, which challenges the traditional 'how' mindset by encouraging readers to ask 'who' can help achieve their goals. This book teaches how to delegate tasks effectively, find experts who can handle specific challenges, and create transformational relationships. By adopting this mindset, readers can free up time, build supportive teams, and achieve their biggest goals while maintaining personal freedom and reducing burnout.
Zero to One
Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
Peter Thiel
In 'Zero to One,' Peter Thiel argues that true innovation comes from creating something entirely new, going from 'zero to one,' rather than incrementally improving existing ideas. He emphasizes the importance of vertical progress through technology and the benefits of monopoly in driving innovation. Thiel also discusses the need for long-term planning, the importance of finding the right co-founders, and the power law in startup success. The book challenges conventional wisdom and encourages readers to think critically and aim big to build the future[2][3][5].
The Gap and The Gain
The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success
Dan Sullivan
Benjamin Hardy
This book introduces the concept of 'The Gap and The Gain', developed by Dan Sullivan, which helps high achievers understand why they are often unhappy despite their accomplishments. It explains that measuring oneself against an ideal (the Gap) leads to dissatisfaction, while measuring against past achievements (the Gain) fosters happiness, gratitude, and motivation. The book is a masterclass on positive psychology, healthy relationships, mental well-being, and high-performance, offering practical advice on how to shift focus to appreciate progress and achieve greater fulfillment and success.
Stumbling on Happiness
Daniel Gilbert
In 'Stumbling on Happiness,' Daniel Gilbert delves into the human capacity to imagine the future and why we are often poor at predicting what will make us happy. Gilbert argues that our imagination is flawed in several ways: it adds or removes details, extrapolates from the present, and fails to account for the psychological immune system that helps us cope with undesired outcomes. The book uses scientific research from psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral economics to explain why we consistently misjudge our future satisfaction and how this affects our decisions. Gilbert also suggests that understanding these biases can help us make better choices and gain more control over our pursuit of happiness.
Willpower doesn't work
Benjamin Hardy
In 'Willpower Doesn't Work,' Benjamin Hardy argues that willpower is not a reliable tool for achieving success. Instead, he advocates for the power of environment in shaping behavior and outcomes. The book provides strategies on how to create an environment that supports your goals, such as removing distractions, investing in personal growth, and using 'forcing functions' to ensure desired behaviors become automatic. Hardy draws on psychological theories and the experiences of successful individuals to illustrate how adapting to and designing one's environment is crucial for personal and professional success.
Be Your Future Self Now
Dan Sullivan
Ben Hardy
Finding meaning in the second half of life
James Hollis
James Hollis's "Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life" is a seminal work exploring the psychological and spiritual transitions of midlife. Hollis delves into the challenges and opportunities of this transformative period, emphasizing the importance of confronting one's shadow self and embracing personal growth. The book offers a framework for navigating the complexities of aging, loss, and the search for purpose. It encourages readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery, leading to a more authentic and fulfilling life. Hollis's insights are both insightful and practical, providing guidance for those seeking meaning and purpose in their later years.
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...
… you’ll find out how your imagined future directs your behavior right now, rather than your past. You’ll learn how to manage threats to your future self, recognize truths about your future self, and how to take steps to be your future self. You’ll also gain strategies you can start using today for creating and becoming exactly who you want to be in the present moment.
Benjamin Hardy, Ph.D., is an organizational psychologist and author of multiple books on how to improve your mindset. He joins the show to explain how you can borrow from your future and actually be that person right now.
In his newest book, “Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation,” he says, “Research now shows that a person’s past does not drive or dictate their actions and behaviors. Rather, we are pulled forward by our future.”
There’s no looking back, only moving ahead. Most people, out of fear, limit their view of the future to a narrow range. Take a dangerous leap to think more broadly. Take cues from your brain.
“With neuroscience, the brain is essentially considered a prediction machine,” Ben says. “So, what the brain is always doing is predicting what's going to happen, and learning is essentially just updating its sense of predictions. The brain is always anticipating the future.”
Since you’re already thinking about the future, put those thoughts to use in the here and now with 21 actions (7 threats to, 7 truths about, and 7 steps for being your future self) designed to transform yourself. For example:
- Offset a THREAT: Urgent battles and small goals keep you stuck. To exit the rat race of day-to-day mindset requires a shift in your focus.
- Face a TRUTH: Failing as your future self is better than succeeding as your current self. The more willing you are to invest in momentary loss and pain directed at a goal, the faster you’ll adapt to the level of your future self.
- Take a STEP: Schedule your future self. Put the important before the urgent. Once you commit to your Future Self, you’ll be required to be courageous. Choosing freedom over security is an act of courage.
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