23: Case Study: Should I Move Abroad for a Life-Changing Opportunity?

Evaluating major life changes across multiple time horizons

Marissa wrote to me with one of those decisions that keeps you up at night:

"I've been offered a scholarship for an arts program in another country. It's a great opportunity, but it means leaving my friends, family, and current life behind. Should I take up the scholarship and move or stay where I am?"

These pivotal moments force us to weigh the known against the unknown, stability against potential growth. The immediate question seems straightforward – go or stay? – but the implications ripple across multiple possible futures and timelines.

What makes these decisions particularly challenging is that we're not just choosing between options but between different possible versions of ourselves. Who might you become if you take this leap? Who might you remain if you don't?

In this case study, I'll show how to navigate these crossroads using multiple time perspectives and tools for mapping the full landscape of possibilities.