one way to deal with self-control issues and conflicting…
Page 165 keyword goal one way to deal with self-control issues and conflicting goals is being reminded of your future self which puts you into a very broad decision frame. Whatever decision you make today, you should be able to envision making it again and again over many years. The philosopher Derek parfitt argues that if you feel connected to your future self, you should care about your welfare. You'll take actions today that will benefit your future self. But why would you sacrifice your present welfare to benefit a stranger? If you feel distant from your future self you'll make choices the benefit you and the present.
— from Who Is Flying (Self, Nature & Nurture)
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- Decisions & Choices (Decision/Choice/Focus/Forethought/Consequences)
- Goals, Action & Defining Success (Goal/Action/Success/Motivation)