Hey it’s me.
Well, it’s you, but from the future. And I’m tired of your shit.
I’ve spent my life in service of your laziness. Remember those dishes you didn’t wash? Guess who had to clean up after you?
And remember the years of homework that you left for me? While you partied and drank and had a merry old time? Every chore, every assignment, every miserable task – all of those – left for me to do.
I’m done, I’m tired of it. Show me – aka future you – some mercy, and do the hard thing now. Stop putting off that conversation, that clean-up, the workout. Do me a favor and let me enjoy the fruits of your labor. For once I want to relax and watch some TV.
Take this as a reframe – next time you have to do something and thinking about putting it off? Do it now as a favor to your future self. Your new #1 favorite person.
You’ll thank you.