How does one succeed in life?

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

Big dreamer but only in his mind.

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

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

Living to your full potential is a goal.

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

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

Scrolls too much TikTok/YouTube Shorts.

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

Procrastinates a lot.

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

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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.

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.

Avoids sugar and is very fit.

Why do narcissists and especially covert narcissists always play the victim?

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

“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.

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

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Do not set goals—set systems.

Has a beautiful wife, cars, etc.

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

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

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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That's it for today.

Paying a coach with a detailed plan is a system.

Example 2: Maybe you want to lose weight.

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Hangs out with loser friends.

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

Ask yourself:

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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.

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.

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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Does not procrastinate.

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

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

What was the worst spanking you got growing up?

What I need from you?

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

Saving $10,000 is a goal.

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Losing 20kg is a goal.

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

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

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Making more friends is a goal.

Example 3: Maybe you want to make more friends.

Quitting porn for 30 days is a goal.

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Opens a business and makes WiFi money.

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.

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