How does one succeed in life?

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:33

How does one succeed in life?

Does not procrastinate.

Quitting porn for 30 days is a goal.

Opens a business and makes WiFi money.

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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.

Scrolls too much TikTok/YouTube Shorts.

First, understand that, effective "change" should be 80% systems and only 20% willpower—not the other way around. Do not joke with that.

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Procrastinates a lot.

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

Paying a coach with a detailed plan is a system.

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Living to your full potential is a goal.

Do not set goals—set systems.

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

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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.

What I need from you?

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

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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.

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

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

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Example 2: Maybe you want to lose weight.

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

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

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Making more friends is a goal.

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.

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

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Hangs out with loser friends.

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

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

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The money you’ve invested, the tailored plan, and the accountability of the coach make it almost impossible not to succeed.

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.

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

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Has a beautiful wife, cars, etc.

Avoids sugar and is very fit.

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

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Saving $10,000 is a goal.

Example 3: Maybe you want to make more friends.

That's it for today.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Losing 20kg is a goal.

Big dreamer but only in his mind.

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

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

Ask yourself: