What would my future self thank me for practicing now?
What would my future self thank me for practicing now? How to make tomorrow-you quietly grateful for today-you. Framing the Question Most people think about their future self in vague, fuzzy terms—like a stranger they’ll meet “someday.” But your future self is just you, plus the compound interest of today’s choices. This question isn’t about predicting the future; it’s about practicing the few skills, habits, and mindsets that pay off across almost any path you take. A better way to hold the question Instead of asking, “What should I do with my life?” try, “What can I practice now that will give almost any version of my future self more options, more energy, and more peace of mind?” When you frame it this way, you stop hunting for a perfect plan and start building a reliable foundation your future self can stand on. The quiet power of investing in your future self Think of your life like a staircase: every small practice is a step. You rarely notice a single step, but twenty...