“Tomorrow’s Self” is not Superman, but a bit more reliable

Today, once again, I found myself ensnared by a multitude of tasks. Despite my best efforts, it was impossible to complete everything within the confines of a single day. Time constraints, waning concentration, and unforeseen obstacles—these myriad reasons underscored the limitations of “today’s self.” Such experiences are universal.
 
As I deferred the unfinished tasks to tomorrow, a question arose: How is “tomorrow’s self” different from “today’s self”? I do not possess the extraordinary speed of Superman, nor do I conjure groundbreaking ideas that revolutionize the world. It is the same me, confronting the same tasks in the same manner.
 
Yet, I sense that “tomorrow’s self” is slightly more dependable than “today’s self.” This is because “tomorrow’s self” can approach matters with a touch more composure, informed by today’s experiences. Reflecting on today’s failures and triumphs, I am afforded the time to objectively assess what succeeded and what faltered. Consequently, “tomorrow’s self” can tackle tasks with a bit more wisdom and efficiency.
 
Indeed, I have experienced failure from overburdening “today’s self.” There was a time when I endeavored to complete a manuscript with an imminent deadline, working late into the night. Fatigue accumulated, concentration waned, and the result was a manuscript riddled with errors and lacking coherence. Ultimately, the revisions consumed more time than anticipated, rendering the effort inefficient. Naturally, this caused inconvenience to colleagues and clients. From this, I learned the importance of progressing with work while taking appropriate breaks, avoiding undue strain.
 
Today’s struggles and experiences foster growth. Even in failure, these experiences fortify “tomorrow’s self,” making it a bit stronger and more reliable. Today’s efforts are never in vain; rather, they accumulate to shape the future self.
 
Thus, “today’s self” places hope in “tomorrow’s self.” Not a Superman, but a slightly more reliable self. Believing that “tomorrow’s self” can make a bit more progress than “today’s self.” Everything experienced by “today’s self” becomes the strength that supports “tomorrow’s self.”

 

Greetings, I am Kuzei Ryosei, a novelist who delves into a diverse array of genres, spanning from the historical to the contemporary. My aim is to enchant readers with tales that breathe life into history and explore the intricate issues of modern society. I warmly invite you to reach out to me.