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.

Saving $10,000 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:

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Hangs out with loser friends.

What I need from you?

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

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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.

Making more friends is a goal.

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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Ask yourself:

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

Living to your full potential is a goal.

Jenny from Perth writes – my partner is the life of the party, women and men adore him. But at home, he gets angry at us for the silliest reasons and never nice words me or our kids, always putting us down. Should I stay or leave him?

Do not set goals—set systems.

Avoids sugar and is very fit.

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

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Quitting porn for 30 days is a goal.

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

Procrastinates a lot.

Is it possible for sociopaths to feel genuine remorse for their actions or thoughts towards others, even if they are skilled at hiding it from others?

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

Paying a coach with a detailed plan is a system.

Has a beautiful wife, cars, etc.

Are fanservice-y characters (i.e. Lara Croft, Tifa Lockhart) immediately bad?

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

Scrolls too much TikTok/YouTube Shorts.

Example 2: Maybe you want to lose weight.

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

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.

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

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Losing 20kg 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.

That's it for today.

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

Opens a business and makes WiFi money.

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

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

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.

Example 3: Maybe you want to make more friends.

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

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

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.

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

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

Does not procrastinate.

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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.

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

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

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Big dreamer but only in his mind.

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

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