Does the You of Today Hate the You of Tomorrow?
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
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Balancing Perfection and Self-Expectations
It is essential to prioritize submitting work that one is proud of without aiming for perfection. Technology can help develop skills, but it's crucial not to rely on it excessively. The speaker learned to internalize conversations with their future self, who is more concerned about breaks and hobbies rather than pushing for more work. Contrary to expectations, the future self is not a strict taskmaster but rather encourages self-care and pursuing enjoyable activities.
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