How does one succeed in life?
09.06.2025 13:48
Example 2: Maybe you want to lose weight.
That's it for today.
Losing 20kg is a goal.
However, he firmly believes that one day, he will (like by a miracle) be that new, dope version of himself, Sam’i 2.0:
Procrastinates a lot.
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.
What is the sum of X+XX+XXX+XXXX?
If you don’t change now, expect tomorrow to be almost exactly the same—or worse.
Buying, a book like Live Intentionally or any other practical self-improvement guide is a system.
Hangs out with loser friends.
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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.
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.
Example 4: Maybe you want to quit porn for 30 days.
What would you change in Rings of Power?
Attending 1 specific event every week is a system. Friends will naturally come to you.
The truth is: Future YOU is simply YOU, but older and more tired.
Quitting porn for 30 days is a goal.
Scrolls too much TikTok/YouTube Shorts.
Has a beautiful wife, cars, etc.
“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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Losers and winners have the same goals. The difference is their systems.
Self-disciplined (controls his d*ck, no Netflix, no smoking, etc.).
Ask yourself:
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.
Saving $10,000 is a goal.
What ended your relationship with your best friend?
How can I make it impossible to fall into a specific bad habit (you want to quit)?
Opens a business and makes WiFi money.
What I need from you?
Example 3: Maybe you want to make more friends.
Making more friends is a goal.
An average man, let's call him Sam’i (that’s my name):
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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.
Having a process that automatically transfers money to your savings account each month is a system.
I never raise problems without solutions. So, what to do?
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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.
Example 1: Let’s say you make a monthly income, and you want to save $10,000.
Like Sam’i, 99% of men treat their future selves like strangers—completely different from who they are right now.
Do all armies have the same rank structure?
How can I make the good habit (you want to start) inevitable?
Similarly, "YOU 2.0" trusts you to make decisions for him.
Does not procrastinate.
Big dreamer but only in his mind.
Living to your full potential is a goal.
The money you’ve invested, the tailored plan, and the accountability of the coach make it almost impossible not to succeed.
Can’t control his impulses (women, porn, masturbation, smoking, Netflix, anger, etc.).
Paying a coach with a detailed plan is a system.
Hates going to the gym, eating healthy, or even doing laundry.
Do not set goals—set systems.
Final example: Maybe you want to be a better version of yourself in 2025.
Avoids sugar and is very fit.