Future Self Protocol
Think like your future self
The Future Self Protocol is a framework for making better decisions by thinking about your future self and descendants. It involves visualizing your future self and considering how your current decisions will impact your future. This protocol can help individuals make more informed decisions and create a better future for themselves and their loved ones.
- Think about your future self when making decisions
- Consider how your current decisions will impact your future
- Visualize your future self to make more informed decisions
- Visualize Your Future SelfTake a photo of yourself and age it 10-20 years. Use this photo as a reminder to think about your future self when making decisions.Pro tipUse a photo editing app to age your photoWarningThis step may be uncomfortable for some individuals
- Consider Your Future DescendantsThink about how your current decisions will impact your future descendants. Consider how they will look back on your decisions and how you can make a positive impact on their lives.Pro tipWrite a letter to your future descendants to help clarify your thoughtsWarningThis step may be overwhelming for some individuals
- Make Decisions with Your Future Self in MindWhen making decisions, consider how your future self will be impacted. Ask yourself if the decision aligns with your values and goals.Pro tipTake a few minutes to reflect on your decision before actingWarningThis step may require significant changes to your decision-making process
Ari Wallach used the Future Self Protocol to make better decisions for his future. He took a photo of himself and aged it 10-20 years, using it as a reminder to think about his future self when making decisions.
Ari Wallach learned about the importance of thinking about his future self from his friend Hal Hershfield, who conducted research on the topic. Wallach has since incorporated this protocol into his daily life, using a photo of his future self as a reminder to make better decisions.