In this episode of My BrainWise Coach, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon continue their exploration into how neuroscience can help us understand and shape our lives. They recap exercises from the last episode designed to identify one's 'sweet spot' and visualize the future. Cole and Phil dive deeper into creating a detailed and descriptive future vision through activities like writing a letter from your future self, identifying fundamental principles, and examining past pleasures. The episode wraps up with a teaser for the next step: understanding the present to bridge the gap to the ideal future. Phil also offers practical advice on addressing 'yeah, but' concerns that may hinder progress.

00:00 Introduction and Recap of Last Episode

02:30 Mapping Your Future: Purpose and Ikigai

04:19 Letter from the Future Exercise

11:55 Balancing Human Doing and Human Being

14:30 Identifying Core Values and Aspirations

20:03 Addressing Patterns and Behaviors

29:32 Balancing Resources and Happiness

31:11 Live Example of Balancing Career and Life

33:30 Exercises for Future Planning

36:04 Defining an Ideal Future

42:51 Summarizing Future Planning Exercises

46:36 Preview of Next Episode: Focusing on the Present

50:50 BrainWise and Brain Unwise Moments