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.

That's it for today.

Procrastinates a lot.

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Example 3: Maybe you want to make more friends.

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.

What I need from you?

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Big dreamer but only in his mind.

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.

Has a beautiful wife, cars, etc.

Have you had any paranormal activity situations happen personally to you or someone you know?

Paying a coach with a detailed plan is a system.

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

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

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

Example 2: Maybe you want to lose weight.

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.

Has anyone ever made you take off your shirt?

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

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

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

Scrolls too much TikTok/YouTube Shorts.

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

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Living to your full potential is a goal.

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

Hangs out with loser friends.

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Do not set goals—set systems.

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

Opens a business and makes WiFi money.

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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:

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

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.

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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.

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

Saving $10,000 is a goal.

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

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

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

Making more friends is a goal.

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

Losing 20kg is a goal.

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

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

Avoids sugar and is very fit.

Does not procrastinate.

Ask yourself:

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

“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.

Quitting porn for 30 days is a goal.

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