| Edition |
First edition. |
| Physical Description |
xviii, 281 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-273) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Part I The journey ahead: who are we as we travel through time?. Are we the "same" over time? -- Is future me really ... me? -- Relationships with our future selves -- Part II Turbulence: understanding the mistakes we make as we move from now to later. Missing your flight -- Poor trip planning -- Packing the wrong clothes -- Part III The landing: solutions for smoothing the path between the present and the future. Making the future closer -- Staying the course -- Making the present better -- Epilogue. |
| Summary |
Discusses why people are disconnected from their future selves, frequently opting for immediate gratification and making decisions that fail to consider future health and well-being, and offers practical advice for balancing living for today with planning for tomorrow. |
| Subject |
Self.
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Goal (Psychology)
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Decision making.
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Self-help publications.
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