Remembering Your Future Self

Remembering Your Future Self - ROCKET Goals Goes to the Movies
Today, ROCKET Goals is going to the movies as we explore ”Remembering Your Future Self' through the lens of cinema. This goal emphasizes envisioning our future selves and using that vision to motivate present actions. Let's delve into how three iconic movies — "Back to the Future," "Field of Dreams," and "Rocky" — embody this powerful concept.

Back to the Future - Seeing the Impact of the Past on the Future
Marty McFly's adventures in "Back to the Future" are a literal and entertaining take on remembering one's future self. When Marty travels back in time and interacts with his young parents, he directly influences his own future existence. In a classic scene, Marty springs onto stage playing a guitar riff from the 1960s, stunning his high school prom friends. "I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it." Not only is this scene a great movie moment, but it also captures the disconnect that can happen when individuals move into the future so quickly that they leave their peers behind. It turns out that Marty’s father also changes his future life trajectory by standing up to the town bully rather than cowering.

Field of Dreams - A Leap of Faith into the Future
In "Field of Dreams," Ray Kinsella hears a mysterious voice saying, “If you build it, he will come,” which inspires him to build a baseball field in his cornfield. This act of faith, driven by a vision of a future connected to cherished memories and dreams, beautifully illustrates the essence of envisioning a future self. Ray’s journey reflects the courage to act on a vision, a vital aspect of realizing future goals. In Ray’s case, he moved forward even though he wasn’t entirely sure what the future would have in store.

Rocky - Aspiring for a Brighter Future
The training montage in "Rocky," especially the iconic scene of him running up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, is a powerful depiction of aspiring towards a goal. It symbolizes Rocky Balboa's determination and commitment to his future aspirations of becoming a boxing champion. His dance at the top of the stairs is not just a celebration for finishing his training, but a celebration of his future self and the victories that were in store. In short - this scene exemplifies how envisioning and working towards our future selves can accelerate success into the here and now.

Conclusion
These classic movie moments show us that remembering our future selves isn't just about seeing ahead; it's about actively shaping our future through our present actions. Whether it's Marty's time-traveling realizations, Ray's leap of faith, or Rocky's unwavering determination, each story offers a unique perspective on the power of clearly envisioning our goals and accepting, waiting and working for a desired future.