Hal Hershfield - Making Decisions for a Better Tomorrow

Hal Hershfield - Making Decisions for a Better Tomorrow

43min |14/11/2023

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Hal Hershfield - Making Decisions for a Better Tomorrow

Hal Hershfield - Making Decisions for a Better Tomorrow

43min |14/11/2023

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In this episode of the B.E. Good! Podcast, we speak with Hal Hershfield, author of the new book “Your Future Self—How to Make Tomorrow Better Today.”

Hal is a renowned expert in marketing, decision-making, and psychology at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, with his work being featured in esteemed media outlets like the Guardian, BBC, NYTimes, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and NPR. In this episode, we discuss his captivating work exploring the disconnect between our present and future selves and practical ways to make better choices for the future.

You’ll learn:

📅 Why the present day takes precedence over planning for the future.

🧠 How our preferences change over time and why acknowledging these changes is important.

🚀 The ways connecting with your future self can lead to smarter long-term decisions.

To learn more about Hal and his work visit: halhershfield.com or find him on Twitter @HalHershfield.

Join the conversation and share your thoughts about this podcast on Twitter @BVANudgeConsult. Don’t have social media? Our inbox is always open at contact@bvanudgeconsulting.com.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chapters

A brief introduction to Hal’s career and primary contributions to psychology
02:23
The "Mental Time Travel": how to build a closer relationship with our future self to achieve our goals
06:02
The Complexities of Identity: exploring the concept of "Multiple Selves"
09:30
Three common errors to avoid in decision-making that impact our future self
16:39
"Make the future closer": Hal's concrete solutions for informed decision-making today
24:32
Strategies for making sacrifices easier today: resisting temptation, bundling tasks & celebrating the present
34:02
Addressing the challenge of future generations and climate change
38:19
Conclusion: key takeaways you should remember from this conversation with Hal Hershfield
41:09

Description

In this episode of the B.E. Good! Podcast, we speak with Hal Hershfield, author of the new book “Your Future Self—How to Make Tomorrow Better Today.”

Hal is a renowned expert in marketing, decision-making, and psychology at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, with his work being featured in esteemed media outlets like the Guardian, BBC, NYTimes, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and NPR. In this episode, we discuss his captivating work exploring the disconnect between our present and future selves and practical ways to make better choices for the future.

You’ll learn:

📅 Why the present day takes precedence over planning for the future.

🧠 How our preferences change over time and why acknowledging these changes is important.

🚀 The ways connecting with your future self can lead to smarter long-term decisions.

To learn more about Hal and his work visit: halhershfield.com or find him on Twitter @HalHershfield.

Join the conversation and share your thoughts about this podcast on Twitter @BVANudgeConsult. Don’t have social media? Our inbox is always open at contact@bvanudgeconsulting.com.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chapters

A brief introduction to Hal’s career and primary contributions to psychology
02:23
The "Mental Time Travel": how to build a closer relationship with our future self to achieve our goals
06:02
The Complexities of Identity: exploring the concept of "Multiple Selves"
09:30
Three common errors to avoid in decision-making that impact our future self
16:39
"Make the future closer": Hal's concrete solutions for informed decision-making today
24:32
Strategies for making sacrifices easier today: resisting temptation, bundling tasks & celebrating the present
34:02
Addressing the challenge of future generations and climate change
38:19
Conclusion: key takeaways you should remember from this conversation with Hal Hershfield
41:09

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Description

In this episode of the B.E. Good! Podcast, we speak with Hal Hershfield, author of the new book “Your Future Self—How to Make Tomorrow Better Today.”

Hal is a renowned expert in marketing, decision-making, and psychology at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, with his work being featured in esteemed media outlets like the Guardian, BBC, NYTimes, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and NPR. In this episode, we discuss his captivating work exploring the disconnect between our present and future selves and practical ways to make better choices for the future.

You’ll learn:

📅 Why the present day takes precedence over planning for the future.

🧠 How our preferences change over time and why acknowledging these changes is important.

🚀 The ways connecting with your future self can lead to smarter long-term decisions.

To learn more about Hal and his work visit: halhershfield.com or find him on Twitter @HalHershfield.

Join the conversation and share your thoughts about this podcast on Twitter @BVANudgeConsult. Don’t have social media? Our inbox is always open at contact@bvanudgeconsulting.com.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chapters

A brief introduction to Hal’s career and primary contributions to psychology
02:23
The "Mental Time Travel": how to build a closer relationship with our future self to achieve our goals
06:02
The Complexities of Identity: exploring the concept of "Multiple Selves"
09:30
Three common errors to avoid in decision-making that impact our future self
16:39
"Make the future closer": Hal's concrete solutions for informed decision-making today
24:32
Strategies for making sacrifices easier today: resisting temptation, bundling tasks & celebrating the present
34:02
Addressing the challenge of future generations and climate change
38:19
Conclusion: key takeaways you should remember from this conversation with Hal Hershfield
41:09

Description

In this episode of the B.E. Good! Podcast, we speak with Hal Hershfield, author of the new book “Your Future Self—How to Make Tomorrow Better Today.”

Hal is a renowned expert in marketing, decision-making, and psychology at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, with his work being featured in esteemed media outlets like the Guardian, BBC, NYTimes, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and NPR. In this episode, we discuss his captivating work exploring the disconnect between our present and future selves and practical ways to make better choices for the future.

You’ll learn:

📅 Why the present day takes precedence over planning for the future.

🧠 How our preferences change over time and why acknowledging these changes is important.

🚀 The ways connecting with your future self can lead to smarter long-term decisions.

To learn more about Hal and his work visit: halhershfield.com or find him on Twitter @HalHershfield.

Join the conversation and share your thoughts about this podcast on Twitter @BVANudgeConsult. Don’t have social media? Our inbox is always open at contact@bvanudgeconsulting.com.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chapters

A brief introduction to Hal’s career and primary contributions to psychology
02:23
The "Mental Time Travel": how to build a closer relationship with our future self to achieve our goals
06:02
The Complexities of Identity: exploring the concept of "Multiple Selves"
09:30
Three common errors to avoid in decision-making that impact our future self
16:39
"Make the future closer": Hal's concrete solutions for informed decision-making today
24:32
Strategies for making sacrifices easier today: resisting temptation, bundling tasks & celebrating the present
34:02
Addressing the challenge of future generations and climate change
38:19
Conclusion: key takeaways you should remember from this conversation with Hal Hershfield
41:09

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