Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation

by Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist known for bestsellers like Willpower Doesn’t Work and Personality Isn’t Permanent, as well as co-authoring Who Not How and The Gap and the Gain. In Be Your Future Self Now, he argues that it’s not our past that defines who we are – but rather a clear vision of our desired future.

The book is structured in three parts:

1. Seven threats to your future self: Hardy warns against factors like hopelessness, clinging to the past, and being distracted by short-term goals, all of which can steer us away from the future we want.
2. Seven truths about your future self: The key insight here is that you will likely become a very different person than you imagine today – and the clearer your vision, the more effectively you can move toward it.
3. Seven steps to becoming your future self: This section offers practical guidance, such as clarifying your overarching goal, eliminating less important objectives, and making decisions that align consistently with your future self.

Hardy illustrates his concepts with relatable examples. One especially striking story is that of Jimmy Donaldson – better known as MrBeast – who became the most successful YouTuber of all time by visualizing and acting consistently in line with his future self.

Hardy’s writing is clear and inspiring. He translates complex psychological ideas into accessible language and provides concrete, actionable steps. At times, there’s some repetition and overlap with his earlier work.

A strong recommendation for anyone looking to take charge of their personal development – whether professionally, as an entrepreneur, or simply as someone striving to live a more intentional life.

🎧 Suitable as an audiobook? Absolutely – it's easy to follow on the go, and the practical exercises can be reflected on mentally. It's narrated by the author himself.

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Personal Development & Growth Self-Help Psychology Mindset Growth Mindset Self-Discovery Habits Motivation