Your future self is a stranger. Introduce yourself.
4 min read • 1 Jun 2026
Studies show we treat future-us like a distant acquaintance. No wonder we don't fund their plans.
Brain scans suggest thinking about your future self activates the same regions as thinking about strangers — which explains why saving can feel like giving money away. The fix is acquaintance: picture the person, name their goals, send them something weekly. Strangers become family through correspondence.
Key takeaway
Every deposit is a letterto someone you're becoming.