See your future self as a different person from who you are today.

— Imagine who your future self is.
— Hold your current identity more “loosely,” knowing that who you are right now is temporary, not permanent.
— Have the courage to admit what you truly want (tell people about your future self).
— Use your new narrative, focused on your goals, to drive your daily decisions and behavior.
— Measure your progress (deliberate practice).
— Invest in your future self (escalation of commitment)
—Never be defined by who you are right now.