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How does one succeed in life?

08.06.2025 00:16

How does one succeed in life?

Does not procrastinate.

Losing 20kg is a goal.

Like Sam’i, 99% of men treat their future selves like strangers—completely different from who they are right now.

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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.

Most people think their 2.0 version will magically manifest and find it easier to do hard things.

Ask yourself:

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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.

Buying, a book like Live Intentionally or any other practical self-improvement guide is a system.

How can I make it impossible to fall into a specific bad habit (you want to quit)?

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Do not set goals—set systems.

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.

Attending 1 specific event every week is a system. Friends will naturally come to you.

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That's it for today.

Self-disciplined (controls his d*ck, no Netflix, no smoking, etc.).

The truth is: Future YOU is simply YOU, but older and more tired.

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Having a process that automatically transfers money to your savings account each month is a system.

Big dreamer but only in his mind.

Example 3: Maybe you want to make more friends.

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However, he firmly believes that one day, he will (like by a miracle) be that new, dope version of himself, Sam’i 2.0:

Example 2: Maybe you want to lose weight.

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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What I need from you?

Quitting porn for 30 days is a goal.

Final example: Maybe you want to be a better version of yourself in 2025.

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Similarly, "YOU 2.0" trusts you to make decisions for him.

An average man, let's call him Sam’i (that’s my name):

Making more friends is a goal.

Does Donald Trump have low self-esteem?

Opens a business and makes WiFi money.

If you don’t change now, expect tomorrow to be almost exactly the same—or worse.

Losers and winners have the same goals. The difference is their systems.

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Procrastinates a lot.

Paying a coach with a detailed plan is a system.

“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.

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Can’t control his impulses (women, porn, masturbation, smoking, Netflix, anger, etc.).

Porn blockers might help, but they won’t be as effective. And you know nudity isn’t just on Pornhub—it’s everywhere. Don’t joke with fire.

Scrolls too much TikTok/YouTube Shorts.

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Has a beautiful wife, cars, etc.

Example 4: Maybe you want to quit porn for 30 days.

Living to your full potential is a goal.

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How can I make the good habit (you want to start) inevitable?

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.

I never raise problems without solutions. So, what to do?

Hangs out with loser friends.

Example 1: Let’s say you make a monthly income, and you want to save $10,000.

Avoids sugar and is very fit.

Saving $10,000 is a goal.

Hates going to the gym, eating healthy, or even doing laundry.

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.