In his newsletter, writer James Clear challenged us to consider this. I think it’s a good question.
It’s a good question because it forces us to think about where we are right now and where we want to go in our personal development.
What skills or habits do we want to acquire or improve? How would we respond to different situations? How would we like to be known?
Not so easy to figure all that out. But important.
It may help to consider people you know or people from history you can use as models.
What were their values or core beliefs? How did they conduct their life? What did they accomplish that you want to do?
You don’t need to accept anyone whole cloth. Take the best of them and ignore the rest.
John F. Kennedy had many faults, for example, but there was also much to admire about him.
The other reason this is a good question is that it forces you to think about your behavior. If you have a meeting or phone call coming up, you can take a moment in advance to see yourself in your mind’s eye acting like the person you wish to become.
Nicer, tougher, or a better listener, for example.
At the end of the day, ask yourself how you did.
Did you behave like the person you wish to become? If not, note what you need to do to correct course.
Who is the person you wish to become? How would he or she act? Did I act that way today?
Good questions for your journal.
