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How does one succeed in life?

Last Updated: 20.06.2025 09:51

How does one succeed in life?

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.

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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Living to your full potential is a goal.

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

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.

Why do narcissist move on so easily?

Losing 20kg 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.

Making more friends is a goal.

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

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.

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

Why did Amazon initially deny leave of absence to Alexis Scott-Windham, the Amazon worker who survived the New Orleans terrorist attack?

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

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

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

The Roman Empire at the time of Christ kept meticulous records. Why then, is there no record of the trial of Jesus?

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

Example 3: Maybe you want to make more friends.

Does not procrastinate.

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

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Hangs out with loser friends.

Why would my husband cheat on me with an ugly fat woman?

Scrolls too much TikTok/YouTube Shorts.

That's it for today.

Opens a business and makes WiFi money.

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Do not set goals—set systems.

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

Ask yourself:

Is it legal for an employer to ask why you are taking time off from work?

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

Quitting porn for 30 days is a goal.

Paying a coach with a detailed plan is a system.

What are the psychological reasons behind an extreme obsession with another human being?

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

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.

Can you give an example of a documentary where the person telling the story believed it to be true, but it turned out to be false?

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

Big dreamer but only in his mind.

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

Hi, I’m Jo. My best friend died 2 years ago today. My husband died 6 months later. So, I’m a depressed mess (we were married 28 years) and can’t shake it. Even my Brother is worried. Some days I don’t do anything, and avoid men cause I don’t want to date. Any suggestions? Thanks for reading.

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

Saving $10,000 is a goal.

Why can't my adopted sister accept she is not part of my family because she isn't related? Why can't she stop calling my parents mum and dad?

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

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

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

Can I fix a fridge leak myself, or should I call a pro?

Avoids sugar and is very fit.

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

Example 2: Maybe you want to lose weight.

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

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

Procrastinates a lot.