How does one succeed in life?

Example 2: Maybe you want to lose weight.

Procrastinates a lot.

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

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

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:

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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.

Example 3: Maybe you want to make more friends.

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

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

Making more friends is a goal.

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

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.

Paying a coach with a detailed plan is a system.

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Quitting porn for 30 days is a goal.

Has a beautiful wife, cars, etc.

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

Living to your full potential is a goal.

Do not set goals—set systems.

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

What I need from you?

Does not procrastinate.

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

Ask yourself:

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.

What are some good methods for dealing with other people's loud, crying kids on long flights?

Saving $10,000 is a goal.

Opens a business and makes WiFi money.

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

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Avoids sugar and is very fit.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

That's it for today.

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

Losing 20kg is a goal.

Hangs out with loser friends.

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Big dreamer but only in his mind.

Scrolls too much TikTok/YouTube Shorts.

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