How does one succeed in life?

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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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Do not set goals—set systems.

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

Example 2: Maybe you want to lose weight.

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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.

Saving $10,000 is a goal.

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

What do you do when you are struggling to fall asleep?

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

“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.

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

What were the first few days, weeks, months and then years like after finding out about your spouses infidelity? How did your feelings, and yours & their approach to the situation change in the immediate aftermath compared to later down the line?

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

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

Opens a business and makes WiFi money.

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Losing 20kg is a goal.

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

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

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That's it for today.

Big dreamer but only in his mind.

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

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Paying a coach with a detailed plan is a system.

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

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

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

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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Scrolls too much TikTok/YouTube Shorts.

Quitting porn for 30 days 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.

Is TikTok a creation of the porn industry? To make porn more normalized and accepted? So the porn industry doesn’t lose customers?

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

Hangs out with loser friends.

Avoids sugar and is very fit.

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Has a beautiful wife, cars, etc.

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

Example 3: Maybe you want to make more friends.

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Making more friends is a goal.

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

Living to your full potential is a goal.

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Procrastinates a lot.

Does not procrastinate.

Ask yourself:

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.

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

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