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What I want to do is show you how to win and impress the only person that really matters - which is Future You… What makes you extraordinary isn't what you do, it's how long you're willing to do it for…The moment you start doing the things that Future You does, you are that person! It just takes time for the proof to show up - but you are that person already and that is enough for you.
- Alex Hormozi
We Remember Your Future Self, not to create some invisible force field that will magically teleport you into the future - but so that you will change your present behavior as if you were already Future You! The clearer and more vivid your image of Future You, the more quickly AND consistently your current actions will start lining up with your imagined future. If you start doing the things that Future You would DO in given situations, eventually you must become Future You. The proof is in the doing!
In his recent presentation on “How To Win”, entrepreneur Alex Hormozi broke down the steps and mindset needed to accelerate the speed at which you can move from Current You to Future You.
Change is the name of the game when it comes to gaining momentum and Hormozi zeroes in on making the countless little behavior changes that it takes to accomplish your new goal and become a winner:
1. Compete With Yourself, Not Others 🏁
"Success is about impressing the future version of yourself. 🌟 Don't compare yourself to others—focus on becoming the best you. The only competition that matters is who you are today versus who you could be tomorrow. 🚀"
2. Flip the Script on Failure 🔄
"Identify the habits of your ‘loser self’—the version of you that fails. ❌ Flip them. Being late becomes being early ⏰, unprepared becomes over-prepared 📚. This inversion turns your weaknesses into strengths. 💪"
3. Master the Basics, Win the Game 🎯
"Break down big goals into simple, actionable steps. 🎯 Success isn’t about grand gestures; it’s about mastering the basics repeatedly until they become second nature. 🔁"
4. Adapt and Conquer 💡
"Learning means new behavior in the same situation. 💡 If you face the same challenges but don’t change your response, you haven’t truly learned. 🧠 Adapt and grow. 🌱"
5. Confidence Through Repetition 🔄
"Confidence comes from repetition. 🔄 Practice your skills until you’re so familiar with them that you can execute without thinking. That’s where true confidence lies. 💪"
6. Create a Motivational Gap 🔥
"Motivation isn’t about having less; it’s about perceiving a gap between where you are and where you want to be. 🔥 Create that gap by comparing yourself to your future self, not others. 🚀"
7. Be, Do, Become 💪
"Becoming the person you want to be isn’t about a magical transformation 🪄—it’s about doing the things that person would do. Actions define identity, so start ‘being’ by ‘doing.’ 💪"
8. Start When It’s Hardest ⏳
"Don’t wait for the perfect time to start. ⏳ Begin when you’re busiest. Learning to manage new habits under pressure ensures they stick, even when life gets hectic. 🏃♂️💨"
9. Outlast, Outshine 🏆
"Success isn’t about a single win 🏆; it’s about outlasting the competition. Consistency, especially through hard times, sharpens your skills and builds lasting success. 🛠️💼"
10. Real Growth, Real Change ✨
"Remember: If you don’t change your behavior after gaining new knowledge, you haven’t truly learned. ✨ Real growth happens when you implement what you’ve learned, becoming the future self you envision. 🚀"
Remembering Your Future Self is a practical and powerful discipline that can rapidly bring new behaviors and actions forward in time so that you can change your conditions faster, easier and in-line with what you truly want to achieve. This is the essence of “winning”.
The first step is get super clear about Future You and what winning will look like for him or her. Then DO what Future You would likely do in any given situation. At first it might feel like some kind of charade or huge stretch - but over time - doing the countless actions that are in line the image of Future You will inevitably and absolutely create the Future You of your imagination!
So, what would Future You do differently today? If you’re not sure, try ROCKET Goals AI for some inspirational ideas and action steps.