Often we think that living in the present moment means blocking out thoughts of the past and future.

But according to today’s guest, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, maintaining a clear vision of your future self is actually one of the most effective ways to live more fully in the present.

By defining yourself in terms of the person you want to be, rather than in terms of your past behavior, you can immediately create change in the attitudes and actions of your present self.

So whether you’re feeling stuck in your current situation, can’t let go of past mistakes, or have simply lost momentum toward your goals, this episode will give you plenty of practical tips to get back on track and become the best version of yourself.

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“Live as if you were living already for the second time and as if you had acted the first time as wrongly as you are about to act now!” - Victor Frankl

SHOW NOTES:

00:00 | Introduction

01:13 | How to Pull Your Future Self Into the Present

11:02 | Why Success Is Hard to Repeat

16:43 | Getting Clarity on Big Goals

23:14 | Why Frame of Reference Is Critical

34:27 | Staying Optimistic Despite Challenges

47:20 | The 80/20 Rule in Goal Setting

54:24 | How to Avoid Deluding Yourself

1:01:28 | Practical Steps to Becoming Your Future Self

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