Chapter 1: The Quest for Success

Many individuals, at some point, have sought a universal key to unlock success. I have too, and what I've discovered are a handful of timeless principles that have been passed down through generations.

So, what are these pivotal rules? What qualities must you embody? Is it possible to cultivate these traits? How can one teach themselves these lessons, and what is the timeframe involved?

I won’t be providing you with a blueprint to become a millionaire overnight; this article won’t magically grant you your aspirations and dreams. If that’s what you’re after, feel free to close this and move on.

Instead, I'll share insights that may already resonate with you—truths you’ve probably encountered countless times in your life.

These truths bear repeating, especially if you’re still in search of that elusive secret. There is no miraculous solution; only the virtues of discipline, consistency, and diligent effort.

Take fitness, for instance: to achieve a remarkable physique, you must have the discipline to step out of your house and hit the gym. Then, you need to work hard to ensure you’re training effectively. Finally, the goal is to consistently repeat these workouts day after day until you reach your objectives.

Do you aspire to be a writer? Then write—constantly. Want to be a programmer? Dedicate time to coding.

And so forth... Discipline and consistency are the keys.

Each evening, I commit to a routine: training, writing, or coding.

Have you ever made a promise to yourself that you didn’t keep?

I certainly have, but I eventually discovered an effective strategy: Start small and build a habit.

If I aim to write daily, I begin with just a few words. I set a reminder in my Google Calendar and repeat it for 30 days.

Why just a few words? Because my mind is more inclined to accept such a minor task. When I feel unmotivated, I tell myself, "It’s just a few words." More often than not, I find myself writing much more, as starting is the hardest part, and setting small goals makes it easier to begin.

On days when I struggle, I still write three to five words, achieving my goal without feeling disheartened.

Why limit it to thirty days? Celebrating progress is crucial.

Without an endpoint in my calendar, it’s challenging to recognize whether I’ve built a habit for 30 or 50 days. This method allows me to avoid counting, and I’m often pleasantly surprised when I see no reminders left. This signifies that I’ve successfully maintained the habit for another 30 days, which is a moment to celebrate. Celebrating small victories helps keep motivation high and prevents disappointment.

Don’t dwell on setbacks. Missed yesterday’s writing? Let it go; today is a new opportunity.

Focus on refining your habits.

For the past 30 days, I’ve been writing a few words each day. Since this approach works, I’ll aim to write a minimum of ten words next. If ten words begin to feel overwhelming, I’ll revert to a few words. If not, I’ll continue and consider further increases in the future.

Patience is vital.

Returning to the analogy of building muscles, it requires time and dedication. The same applies to other pursuits.

You can expedite your progress.

While it does take time to achieve your goals, there are strategies to hasten the process. Eating well and using supplements can assist in muscle building. When coding, watching tutorials and utilizing pre-existing code can be beneficial. For writing, employing grammar-checking tools can enhance your output.

Hard work doesn't always mean physical exertion.

At 25, while working in a warehouse, I believed the key to success was to work the fastest, lifting the heaviest boxes. This mindset was valid if my goal was to be the best warehouse worker, but that was not my aspiration.

I envisioned myself as a programmer traveling the world. Consequently, I had to reassess my values. My definition of hard work needed to shift. Since then, hard work has come to mean learning programming, coding diligently, and developing projects.

To accomplish this, I realized I needed to conserve energy for my pursuits outside of work, so I adjusted my focus at the warehouse. While some may have perceived my actions as laziness, in reality, I was redirecting my energy toward programming-related tasks. I automated various processes at work, which proved far more effective than merely lifting boxes.

Sometimes, our understanding must evolve. Hard work is essential, but it’s important to critically assess what you believe constitutes hard work.

Your time and energy are precious resources. Use them wisely.

The first video titled "3 Things You Need to Be More Successful" provides practical tips for enhancing your success journey.

In the second video, "3 Things You Need to Be Successful in Life," discover three fundamental elements that pave the way to success.