When the apocalypse comes, you'll need more than just a six-pack and a strong jawline. You'll need a 401k plan that's as tough as you are. Here are some tips to help you negotiate with your future self:
Don't be afraid to be assertive. Remember, you're not just negotiating for yourself, you're negotiating for your future self. And if that future self is you, then you're basically just arguing with yourself. It's like being a lawyer, but with more grey hairs.
Read more about being a bossPlay on your future self's emotions. Appeal to its sentimental side. "Just think of all the things you'll do for me when I'm 80, and can't even remember my own name..."
Read more about emotional manipulationRemember, negotiation is like a game of chicken. You both lose, but you both win. Unless you're dealing with a 401k that's been hacked, then it's more like a game of 'who can hack the 401k first'.
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