Making decisions in the present for a future self with different goals and aspirations requires looking at past preferences as a predictor of future desires. Viewing the future as a draft allows for flexibility and adapting to new information. It is essential to set new goals and be open to changing priorities. Thinking about the near future can help clarify what matters and allows for the creation of the future self by setting clear intentions and being willing to learn and grow.
Dr. Benjamin Hardy is a organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and parent of six.
Topics discussed:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Tucker Max
2:55 Mentors Into Friends
8:14 Set A Keystone Goal
13:33 Live As Future Self
19:41 Journaling
22:52 Investing In Coaches
26:41 Deep Vs. Shallow
28:51 10X Qualitative
31:38 Finding Peace After Not 10Xing
33:49 Study The Practice
37:30 Ben’s Crazy Car Crash
42:01 Become More Psychologically Flexible
45:04 How Do We Become More Open To Feedback?
50:21 Parenting (Ben’s Biggest Place For Growth)
56:00 Adopted Children Vs. Biological Children
1:01:31 The Role Of God
1:07:01 How Do You Tune Your Instrument?
1:10:04 How Do We Get To Know Ourselves More?
1:16:51 What Are The Things Dr. Hardy Says To Himself?