Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation
Imagine the extraordinary future beyond today and live it now
About This Book
Discover a science-backed roadmap for transforming your present by stepping into the shoes of your Future Self. Drawing on breakthroughs in prospection, identity theory, and cognitive neuroscience, this guide shows you why you’re driven by tomorrow more than yesterday—and how to harness that power. Through vivid stories of MrBeast, Viktor Frankl, and other change-makers, you’ll learn to set bold 10X goals, eliminate distractions, and automate the life you truly want. Follow seven evidence-based steps to create unwavering purpose, make wiser decisions, and build an unstoppable, forward-pulling momentum.About the Author
Ben Hardy, PhD, is an organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and coach whose work has reached millions. He shares insights from a decade of research on identity, willpower, and peak performance. As a husband and father of six, he blends scientific rigor with real-world experience—helping people envision and step into their Future Self today. His books include “Willpower Doesn’t Work” and “Personality Isn’t Permanent.”
Biggest Takeaway
By applying these proven principles you’ll: • Clarify your deepest motivations and align daily habits with long-term goals • Slash decision fatigue by cutting out conflicting demands and automating key routines • Dramatically improve willpower, grit, and resilience through Future Self empathy • Make smarter choices that accelerate growth in health, wealth, relationships, and career • Shift from living reactively to operating proactively with unwavering purpose
Key Insights from This Book
Explore the most important ideas and learn how to apply them in your life.
All your actions are shaped by your imagined tomorrow
Your Future Self is not who you think it will be
Every choice either invests in or debts your Future Self
Hope needs not just a goal but belief in a path
Your environment scripts your options more than you know
10X vision forces breakthroughs beyond your comfort zone
The moment you commit, the universe conspires to help
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