How does one succeed in life?

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:43

How does one succeed in life?

Avoids sugar and is very fit.

Example 3: Maybe you want to make more friends.

That's it for today.

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Hangs out with loser friends.

Has a beautiful wife, cars, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Quitting porn for 30 days is a goal.

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

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

Does not procrastinate.

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

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

Living to your full potential is a goal.

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

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

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.

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Ask yourself:

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

Big dreamer but only in his mind.

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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.

Example 2: Maybe you want to lose weight.

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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.

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

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

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

Do not set goals—set systems.

Saving $10,000 is a goal.

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Losing 20kg is a goal.

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

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.

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.

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

Opens a business and makes WiFi money.

Paying a coach with a detailed plan is a system.

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.

Making more friends is a goal.

Scrolls too much TikTok/YouTube Shorts.

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