💡We tend to underestimate the extent to which we will change as individuals over time.
🔍To shape our future selves, we should engage in diverse experiences and expand our horizons.
💬We should approach our own opinions and beliefs with humility, leaving room for future growth and change.
🌟Our future selves will possess capacities, strengths, and wisdom that we do not have today.
🦁Being brave and taking on new challenges and opportunities is key to personal growth and transformation.
What is the illusion of continuity?
—The illusion of continuity is the belief that our future selves will remain the same as our present selves, disregarding the potential for change and growth.
How can we shape our future selves?
—We can shape our future selves by staying curious, engaging in diverse experiences, practicing humility, and being brave in pursuing new opportunities.
Why is humility important in crafting our future selves?
—Humility is important because it allows us to acknowledge that our perspectives and beliefs may change over time, and it leaves room for personal growth and learning.
What should we remember about our future selves?
—Our future selves will possess capacities, strengths, and wisdom that we do not have today, and they may have different preferences, perspectives, and desires.
Why is bravery important in shaping our future selves?
—Being brave and taking on new challenges and opportunities is crucial for personal growth and transformation, allowing us to expand our capabilities and discover new aspects of ourselves.
00:03The speaker shares a personal story about how he broke his foot as a child to introduce the concept of our future selves being different from our present selves.
02:31The speaker discusses the paradox of how we recognize changes in our past selves but fail to acknowledge the potential for change in our future selves.
06:49The speaker presents a story about a couple's decision-making process regarding end-of-life care to illustrate the challenge of making decisions for our future selves.
09:00The speaker introduces the concept of the ship of Theseus to highlight the continuous change and evolution of our identities over time.
10:22The speaker provides three pieces of advice for navigating the challenge of shaping our future selves: staying curious, practicing humility, and being brave.
13:57The speaker concludes by emphasizing that if we follow these pieces of advice, our future selves will be grateful for the choices and actions we take today.
