I am tomorrow, or some future day, what I establish today. I am today what I established yesterday or some previous day.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One's present identity is built on past actions, and future self is a continuation of today’s choices.
- In plain terms
- Your today shapes tomorrow and reflects yesterday.
- What can you take from it?
- Make conscious choices now to influence your future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do habits affect future self?
- Can you change your trajectory?
Another view
It oversimplifies complex social influences.
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