People like to weigh their next decisions in three contexts:
- Learning from the past
- what it will do to the present
- how will it benefit the future
It is wise to take all of these contexts into account: persistently planning ahead makes life so much easier in the long run.
Here are 5 useful tips to increase the success of your future-self:
1. Invest in yourself — Financially and personally
2. Commit to something
3. Embrace the habit of effort
4. Make a 10 year plan
5. Gain perspective
