How does one succeed in life?

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 16:53

How does one succeed in life?

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

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

Scrolls too much TikTok/YouTube Shorts.

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Paying a coach with a detailed plan is a system.

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

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

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Ask yourself:

Do not set goals—set systems.

Procrastinates a lot.

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

Avoids sugar and is very fit.

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

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

Has a beautiful wife, cars, etc.

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

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

What I need from you?

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

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Big dreamer but only in his mind.

That's it for today.

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

What is your worst experience in life?

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

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.

Hangs out with loser friends.

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

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

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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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.

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

Living to your full potential is a goal.

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

Example 2: Maybe you want to lose weight.

Example 3: Maybe you want to make more friends.

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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.

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

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

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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.

Quitting porn for 30 days 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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Example 1: Let’s say you make a monthly income, and you want to save $10,000.

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

Does not procrastinate.

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Opens a business and makes WiFi money.

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.

Saving $10,000 is a goal.

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Losing 20kg is a goal.

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

Making more friends is a goal.