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Be Your Future Self Now by Benjamin Hardy Summary

Be Your Future Self Now
Benjamin Hardy
4.3 (2534 Reviews)
Self-growth
Psychology
Productivity
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Overview of Be Your Future Self Now

Imagine your future self - now act like them. Dr. Hardy's transformative guide (4.31/5 on Goodreads) reveals why winners quit strategically and how identity shapes action. What would change if you lived today as the person you want to become tomorrow?

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The Time Traveler's Mindset: Becoming Your Future Self

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Imagine 17-year-old Jimmy Donaldson recording videos to his future self in 2015, not knowing this simple act would transform him into MrBeast, YouTube's fastest-growing creator with 40+ million subscribers and $100+ million in revenue just five years later. This extraordinary transformation illustrates a profound truth: humans are pulled forward by their future, not pushed by their past. This revolutionary concept has captivated Silicon Valley executives, professional athletes, and even Matthew McConaughey, who credits future self visualization for his evolution from rom-com star to Oscar winner. The power of connecting with your Future Self doesn't just improve your future-it transforms your present, allowing you to make wiser decisions and experience deeper meaning today.

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Breaking Free from Past-Focused Psychology

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Threats and Obstacles to Your Future Self

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Connecting With Your Future Self

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Entering the Arena of Action

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The Blueprint for Transformation

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Your Time Capsule Challenge

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