How does one succeed in life?

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

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

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.

How did a computer scientist such as Geoffrey Hinton manage to win a Nobel Prize in physics when computer science already has its own Nobel Prize equivalent in the Turing Awards?

Do not set goals—set systems.

Quitting porn for 30 days is a goal.

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.

What was your biggest culture shock going to Europe?

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

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

Living to your full potential is a goal.

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Losing 20kg is a goal.

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

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

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Has a beautiful wife, cars, etc.

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

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

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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.

Avoids sugar and is very fit.

Opens a business and makes WiFi money.

My landlord just sold the house I’m renting from her. She included all fixtures, that I bought and installed. Does she have this right?

“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.

Paying a coach with a detailed plan is a system.

Hangs out with loser friends.

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

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

Scrolls too much TikTok/YouTube Shorts.

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Does not procrastinate.

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

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

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

That's it for today.

Making more friends is a goal.

Why do people ask stupid questions on Quora when they instead could ask ChatGPT?

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

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

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

Why would my nipples hurt when I touch them?

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

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

What I need from you?

Am I in the wrong for getting upset with my neighbor who was weed whacking at 9 am on a Saturday? Should I apologize for being rude? I found this was obnoxious and inconsiderate, considering I work very late on weekends.

Saving $10,000 is a goal.

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.

Procrastinates a lot.

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Example 3: Maybe you want to make more friends.

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.

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

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

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

Example 2: Maybe you want to lose weight.

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

Big dreamer but only in his mind.

Ask yourself: