Episode 7
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) The concept of future selves
(00:02:22) The impact of future selves on decision-making
(00:03:30) Challenges in making decisions for the future self
(00:05:32) Exploring the concept of future self with Hal Herschfield
(00:06:29) Insights from Hal Herschfield on future selves
(00:07:01) Understanding the challenges of prioritizing the future self
(00:08:42) The struggle of prioritizing the present self
(00:10:47) The phenomenon of procrastination
(00:16:08) The difficulty in connecting with the future self
(00:17:26) Differences in accessing future selves based on time frames and activities
(00:18:57) Personal example of connecting with the future self
(00:20:06) Trick knees and broken legs
(00:21:03) Removing choice and commitment devices
(00:22:08) Empowering the future self
(00:25:12) Building a relationship with the future self
(00:28:15) Being considerate to the future self
(00:30:06) Navigating the push-pull between present and future selves
(00:35:45) Malleability of values and adapting to change
(00:36:40) Embracing change and transitioning to new chapters
(00:38:17) Meeting Future Selves
(00:39:18) Impact of Connecting with Future Selves
(00:41:44) Practical Exercises for Connecting with Future Selves
(00:44:46) Advice from Future Self
(00:45:12) Rapid fire Q&A
Stuck? Your future self can help with Hal Hershfield
In this episode of Season of Stuck, host Deanna deBara chats with Hal Hershfield, a psychologist and professor of marketing and behavioral decision-making at UCLA, about the concept of future selves and their influence on how we make decisions in the present. During the episode, they discuss challenges like procrastination and why it can be so hard to prioritize the future self over the present moment.. Hal also shares practical strategies, such as using commitment devices and visualizing the future self, to make decisions today that have a positive impact on both your immediate and distant future self.. Deanna also reflects on the impact her future self has had on her decision-making and how her values—and how she makes decisions, present and future—have changed over time. Tune in now and start making decisions today that your future self will thank you for!
Tune in to learn about:
Future selves and their influence on present decision-making
What’s going on with procrastination
Why it can feel so hard to connect with the future version of oneself
Impact of different time frames on accessing the future self
How to use commitment devices to guard against future behavior
Building a relationship with your future self
The malleability of values and the importance of recognizing that values can change over time
Practical advice and thought-provoking exercises for connecting with your future self—and getting unstuck in the process
“The difficulty arises when we prioritize the present day after day after day—in such a way that we keep telling ourselves that we want to do something for that future self, and then never really get there because we’re constantly leaning into whatever we want to do right now.”
About Hal Hershfield:
Hal Hershfield is a Professor of Marketing, Behavioral Decision Making, and Psychology at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and holds the UCLA Anderson Board of Advisors Term Chair in Management. His book, Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today, is an exploration of why we often make decisions in the present that don't align with the future we want for ourselves, and how building a deeper relationship with our future selves can not only help us make better decisions in the present but bring our ideal future into reality.
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