Future Self‐continuity: How Conceptions of the Future Self Transform Intertemporal Choice
Future Self‐continuity: How Conceptions of the Future Self Transform Intertemporal Choice is a journal article by Hal E. Hershfield (2011), published in Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. IX Coach's practice library cites it in 4 practices across 4 concepts; each one is listed below, so you can see exactly where this journal article is put to use.
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Practices on IX Coach that cite Future Self‐continuity
- Filter decisions through "what would future me thank me for?"
Before significant decisions, ask whether your future self will be grateful or resentful.
Future Self Continuity, Made Practical
- Write a letter from your future self
Have your 80-year-old self write back about the decision you’re facing now.
The Regret-Minimization Framework
- Make the future reward vivid and concrete
Render the distant payoff specific and emotional so it carries more weight today.
Reward Substitution
- Consult your future self
Imagine your wiser future self looking back on this moment, and ask what they’d want you to do.
Self-Distancing: Thinking Clearly About Your Own Problems
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