How does one succeed in life?

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

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

Making more friends is a goal.

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Example 3: Maybe you want to make more friends.

Losing 20kg is a goal.

Quitting porn for 30 days is a goal.

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

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

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

Does not procrastinate.

Opens a business and makes WiFi money.

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

Has a beautiful wife, cars, etc.

Ask yourself:

Why do my friends always say "yeah, we've heard this before" when I talk about something I'm passionate about?

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.

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.

How did my ex move on very fast?

That's it for today.

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

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

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Living to your full potential is a goal.

What I need from you?

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

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

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

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

This is a real question: Why do a lot of men/boys hate (yes, hate) women that voice their criteria in choosing a partner? Even when the criteria is sane and responsible. Besides it being, sadly, an effective mating strategy, why does it exist?

Do not set goals—set systems.

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

Procrastinates a lot.

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

“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.

Saving $10,000 is a goal.

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Paying a coach with a detailed plan is a system.

Big dreamer but only in his mind.

Scrolls too much TikTok/YouTube Shorts.

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Example 2: Maybe you want to lose weight.

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

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

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Avoids sugar and is very fit.

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

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

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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