Things Your Future Self Will Thank You For: Small changes, lasting results

by Mark Rowe

What small thing can you do today to change your health tomorrow?
Take a sauna?
Drink great coffee?
Make time for awe?
As a family doctor, Dr Mark Rowe has seen first-hand the impact of investing in your future self with simple, small changes to your daily routine that leverage the science of habits for lasting results.
In this inspiring and practical book, Mark reveals the most important things we can do today to improve our lives tomorrow, with benefits that are so impressive you'll want to get started straightaway.
Become the CEO of your own health. Your future self starts today.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Audiobook, Mental Health, Health

390 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 16, 2025

Reviews

[Elaine Kirwan]

Nothing groundbreaking here, but he’s from Waterford so I decided to give it a read. Very general overall wellness tips but it was a nice little reminder to move more and the long term benefits of healthier lifestyle etc.

Key takeaway - up to 4 coffees a day is OK 👌🏻

[Kate]

I've read an insane number of books on this topic, but this does a nice job of synthesizing the main takeaways from all the various well-being books (e.g., he touches on physical health with nutrition and exercise and longevity, social health/community connection, work and burnout, importance of hobbies/fulfillment, mental health, etc.).

There isn't anything new or groundbreaking in this, but it is well-written and well-delivered. If you don't want to do a deep dive into specific areas of well-being and instead want to get a high-level overview of some best practices across all dimensions of wellness, this is a solid read. He also supplements the research components with anecdotes from his experience as a family medicine physician to illustrate patient examples of these principles in action.

Thank you Libro.fm and the publisher for the ALC.

[Casey O’Connor]

2.5

[Jasmin]

I love this book. While I’ve heard some of the advice before, it’s refreshing to be reminded of how it can help me become a better version of myself. I appreciate how the author discusses not only the physical aspects but also emotional well-being, personal fulfillment, and relationships with oneself and others. It's a great read, and I never regret taking the time to read it.

[Anthony]

Dr Mark Rowe (2025) THINGS YOUR FUTURE SELF WILL THANK YOU FOR (AUDIOBOOK)
BorrowBox - Bolinda/Gill Audio

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BorrowBox writes, "As a family doctor, Dr. Mark Rowe has seen firsthand the impact of investing in your future self with simple, small changes to your daily routine that leverage the science of habits for lasting results. In this inspiring and practical audiobook, Mark reveals the most important things we can do today to improve our lives tomorrow, with benefits that are so impressive you'll want to get started straightaway. Become the CEO of your own health. Your future self starts today."
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[Kate Adams]

This didn't feel particularly new or groundbreaking, and it wasn't the bite-sized actionable tips I was expecting. However, it did read smoothly and was a useful and timely reminder that helped motivate me. I particularly like the reminder that things don't have to be all or nothing; small actions are useful and the time will pass anyway, so you might as well do small things rather than waiting til later.

[De]

This book was a perfect listen to help set some resolutions for the new year. Many of the ideas (and there were a multitude) shared weren’t new but I liked how the author gave suggestions of how to implement small changes. A great way to start the new year.

[Meli]

In a nutshell:

"Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become your character. And watch your character, for it becomes your destiny"

- Lao Tzu

[Devon]

I can see myself going back to this book again and again. Someone said, “this is like a Greatest Hits Compilation of self help,” and I couldn’t agree with that more. If you’re looking for more direction, help, and guidance, give this book a read.

[Caroline Croezen]

An enjoyable self care book with plenty of tips. I love books like these!

[lisa]

Decent enough. Probably very good for someone that hasn’t delved too far into the topic. It’s all-encompassing and sound advice. A 25 yo may not be ready to hear it. I think at 30 they would be.

[Andrea]

Think I have read too many of this type of self-help book now...

[Katy Wineke]

Most of this book was review but there were enough new tidbits and helpful reminders to keep me focused.

[SLW]

I fear I’m never going to sleep again. Dr Rowe would be so mad

[Zachary Perez]

Didn’t introduce a lot of new insight, but did a good job of framing various popular mindfulness, happiness, productivity and stillness ideas amid stories from his life as a doctor.

[Eylene]

Excellent road map for life

[law]

4.5

[Jacquie Welbourn]

Good but probably better to dip in and out of than listened to on audiobook. Became a bit overwhelming with so much information and statistics

[Hutch Hussein]

Lots of good 1% tips to remind you to cumulatively investing in your physical and emotional health and wellbeing. And a great tip on writing a letter to your future self.

[Rebecca Ndlovu]

I’ve tried loads of self help books before, and never really felt inspired. But this one made me stop and think. It made me evaluate my health and what small steps I can do to change it. Brilliant.

[Sydne]

A good compilation of things to remember that will make life just a little bit sweeter and better lived.

[Jemma]

Mark loves an acronym; little repetitive at times

[Chelsea Barker]

Pretty good for a self help book :) interesting and engaging.

[Suzi]

Good tips, but as a self help book junkie, nothing I haven't read before

[Ala]

A well-intentioned and scientifically grounded, it ultimately feels like a 'Greatest Hits' compilation of self-help advice we’ve heard many times before.

For someone new to the genre, the focus on small habits, like taking saunas, drinking coffee, and finding 'awe', is a practical entry point. However, if you’ve read any of the major titles on habit formation or lifestyle medicine, you won't find much new ground here.

The 'Future Self' framing is a nice touch, but it isn't enough to carry the book through what feels like a repetition of common-sense wellness tips. A solid choice for a gift to a non-reader, but a pass for the well-read.