Module 14 · Future

Vision & long-term thinking

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Imagining possible futures, and building a life rather than collecting achievements.

By the end of this module

You will write a life vision that is honest rather than a fantasy, explore several possible paths, weigh short-term sacrifice against long-term benefit, and update the vision as you change.

Lessons

• What a life vision is — and isn’t — A vision describes a life you want to live, not a list of things to get. (7 min)
• Imagining possible futures — You have more than one possible future. Sketching a few makes the choice clearer. (8 min)
• Your future self — The person you will be in ten years is closer to a stranger than you think — and worth being kind to. (8 min)
• Short-term sacrifice, long-term benefit — Some things cost now and pay later. How to choose which costs are worth it. (7 min)
• Vision vs fantasy — and updating it — A vision you can take one step toward, and change as you learn. (7 min)
• Building a life, not collecting achievements — Achievements are moments. A life is what happens between them. (7 min)