Remember Your Future Self

“We will make bold rather than timid investment decisions where we see a sufficient probability of gaining market leadership advantages. Some of these investments will pay off, others will not, and we will have learned another valuable lesson in either case.”
- Jeff Bezos, 1997 shareholder letter

With the benefit of hindsight, it seems as though Amazon Prime trucks zipping all across America 365 days a year were the logical and inevitable outcome of online shopping. After all - if you could buy something with One Click, why wouldn’t it show up the very next day?

However, the future of Amazon was anything but certain in the late 1990s, and founder Jeff Bezos went to great lengths explaining to shareholders what the uncertain future could hold for the company - both the potential upside and the potential downside.

In terms of Remembering the Future of Amazon though, one thing was clear - Bezos was imagining a big and bold future for the company, even if the exact path was less than clear.

As you Remember Your Future Self, don’t be afraid to invest in some bold ideas, even though they may not pan out exactly as planned!

Here’s a prompt you can use at ROCKET Goals AI to take bold and measured action towards your exciting future self:

The Amazon Super Prompt:
At the start of your session, paste this prompt into the GPT to help set the stage for your coaching session:

"Activate as a visionary decision-making coach modeled after Jeff Bezos's strategic mindset. Guide me through exercises that challenge me to think big, take bold actions, and envision a future where I am a leader in my field. Help me assess risks wisely, learn from setbacks, and create innovative breakthroughs. I am looking to develop a mindset that embraces potential failures as learning opportunities and to scale my successes dramatically. Provide guidance that helps me frame my decisions and actions in a way that maximizes learning and growth, while aiming for market leadership and dominance in my endeavors."

Following this prompt, the AI will begin to guide you through various steps to Remember Your Future Self.

If you want to guide and/or redirect the discussion, here are some additional activities and prompts you can use:

Prompt 1: Vision Casting
"Imagine yourself five years from now, having taken bold actions similar to Jeff Bezos's early decisions for Amazon. Describe this future self. What bold decisions did you make? How have these decisions impacted your life and career? Reflect on the scope and scale of your achievements."

Prompt 2: Risk Assessment and Action
"Channeling Jeff Bezos's mindset, list some bold but calculated risks you could take in your professional or personal life. For each risk, write down potential benefits and the possible setbacks. How could each decision lead to a version of your future self that dominates in its field or life role, much like Amazon dominates retail?"

Prompt 3: Learning from Setbacks
"Imagine a scenario where one of your bold actions didn’t turn out as planned. As Jeff Bezos would, extract valuable lessons from this setback. What did this experience teach you? How has this knowledge shaped your future self for better resilience and wisdom?"

Prompt 4: Innovation Driven Future
"Inspired by Jeff Bezos's innovation-driven approach, identify an area in your life where you can introduce a groundbreaking change or improvement. Sketch a detailed plan on how you would implement this innovation. What resources would you need, and what steps would you take to ensure its success and sustainability?"

Prompt 5: Scaling Your Success
"Considering Jeff Bezos's focus on scaling Amazon through bold strategies, think about a current project or goal of yours. How can you scale this to have a significant impact? Outline strategies that would transform this from a modest success to a major milestone in your life."

These prompts can be used to engage ROCKET Goals AI or any AI coaching tool, enabling you to Remember Your Future Self with the boldness and strategic insight inspired by Jeff Bezos. They encourage deep reflection, strategic planning, and proactive risk management, essential for anyone looking to make significant impacts in their careers or personal lives.