How does one succeed in life?

Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:41

How does one succeed in life?

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

Opens a business and makes WiFi money.

Paying a coach with a detailed plan is a system.

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

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

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

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

Making more friends is a goal.

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Has a beautiful wife, cars, etc.

Does not procrastinate.

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

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

Do not set goals—set systems.

Big dreamer but only in his mind.

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

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

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

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

Ask yourself:

Do they have internet in hell? Most people on here seem like damned souls or demons.

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

That's it for today.

Example 3: Maybe you want to make more friends.

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Example 2: Maybe you want to lose weight.

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

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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Living to your full potential is a goal.

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

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.

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Scrolls too much TikTok/YouTube Shorts.

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

Losing 20kg is a goal.

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Quitting porn for 30 days is a goal.

Avoids sugar and is very fit.

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

Hangs out with loser friends.

Procrastinates a lot.