How does one succeed in life?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 05:04
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Attending 1 specific event every week is a system. Friends will naturally come to you.
However, he firmly believes that one day, he will (like by a miracle) be that new, dope version of himself, Sam’i 2.0:
An average man, let's call him Sam’i (that’s my name):
Keep in mind that, there is always a system for any problem. You just need to be willing to think hard enough and BE WILLING TO MAKE SACRIFICES.
Ask yourself:
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How can I make it impossible to fall into a specific bad habit (you want to quit)?
In 5 years, YOU will still be the one making decisions. And if you keep your current habits, "YOU 2.0" will have big problems.
Do not set goals—set systems.
Having a process that automatically transfers money to your savings account each month is a system.
Self-disciplined (controls his d*ck, no Netflix, no smoking, etc.).
Example 1: Let’s say you make a monthly income, and you want to save $10,000.
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If you don’t change now, expect tomorrow to be almost exactly the same—or worse.
Saving $10,000 is a goal.
How can I make the good habit (you want to start) inevitable?
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Making more friends is a goal.
Avoids sugar and is very fit.
Big dreamer but only in his mind.
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Losing 20kg is a goal.
Hangs out with loser friends.
Similarly, "YOU 2.0" trusts you to make decisions for him.
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PICK 1 important thing you want to quit or bring into your life in 2025. Think hard about a system that will make it impossible or inevitable.
Cutting off WiFi at home for a month or giving your phone to a distant friend for a month (in exchange for a Nokia or simply nothing) is a system.
Final example: Maybe you want to be a better version of yourself in 2025.
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Example 2: Maybe you want to lose weight.
Living to your full potential is a goal.
Has a beautiful wife, cars, etc.
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Procrastinates a lot.
Like Sam’i, 99% of men treat their future selves like strangers—completely different from who they are right now.
The money you’ve invested, the tailored plan, and the accountability of the coach make it almost impossible not to succeed.
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First, understand that, effective "change" should be 80% systems and only 20% willpower—not the other way around. Do not joke with that.
Buying, a book like Live Intentionally or any other practical self-improvement guide is a system.
Paying a coach with a detailed plan is a system.
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I never raise problems without solutions. So, what to do?
Example 4: Maybe you want to quit porn for 30 days.
Can’t control his impulses (women, porn, masturbation, smoking, Netflix, anger, etc.).
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Losers and winners have the same goals. The difference is their systems.
Most people think their 2.0 version will magically manifest and find it easier to do hard things.
What I need from you?
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“YOU 2.0” is like your future kid. It’s your duty to make decisions for him. It is wiser to marry a nice mom for your kid, not just a beautiful wife for yourself.
Example 3: Maybe you want to make more friends.
Quitting porn for 30 days is a goal.
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That's it for today.
Scrolls too much TikTok/YouTube Shorts.
The truth is: Future YOU is simply YOU, but older and more tired.
Does not procrastinate.
Opens a business and makes WiFi money.
Hates going to the gym, eating healthy, or even doing laundry.