Its actually pretty Easy to get ahead of 99% of people (Quick Read)
It’s actually pretty simple to get ahead of 99% of people. If you take a step back and look around you’ll realize that most people are doing nothing. They wake up go to work and do the bare minimum to keep the lights on. Find all the excuses to not do the thing they know they need to do, and they waste their entire lives not doing it. most people are too distracted, lazy, or tired. I went to a concert and I found myself sitting there staring at a sea of phones nobody lives in the moment anymore. the majority is sucked into their phone screens, you will see this everywhere people are glued to their TVs, computers, and phones, which produces mind-numbing pleasure from just a hand swipe away. TikTok has been downloaded more than 4.1 billion times in the United States almost 1 out of every 2 people use TikTok. we already have technology moving to invade your own senses. It is basically a digital drug an addiction.
Knowing your reasons for wanting to improve is the cornerstone of lasting change. When you have a clear understanding of your motivations, you are more likely to stay committed to your goals and overcome obstacles along the way. You need to know your “Why” otherwise when times get hard you won't have a clear reason to keep doing what you are doing.
Small wins start getting in the habit of winning. Waking up and not snoozing your alarm in the morning. You should Be Making your bed, and sticking with your meal plan whatever it is you can do to get small wins. The whole goal of this is to be better than you were yesterday you're not trying to compete with others, your number one enemy is yourself you have to be better than you were yesterday. “If you win enough days you win the week, if you win enough weeks you win the month, if you win enough months you win the year, if you win enough years you win life its that simple there is no magic outside of that.” - Andy Frisella
Make the plan Most people know what they need to do but don't do it. If you don't you need to break it up into digestible actions, take the big picture, and work your way down. make a pyramid of the smaller things that need to happen before reaching your next goal. Take action on this plan, and make realistic goals for smaller wins, but it is also important to make outlandish goals to keep that fire burning.
Consistency is key. As said previously if you win enough days it trickles down to winning enough years to win your life. You have to stay consistent with whatever you are doing things take time people nowadays want super quick results. For most things it is not realistic, you have to stay disciplined enough to see the results. It is like going to the gym you aren't gonna see major results right away things take time it will take months before you start noticing anything. All you have to do is win the day.
Staying a student. You should always be a student it is truly impossible to master anything there is always something you can learn and that is the beauty of life you should always be learning. In this day and age, it hasn't been any easier to consume knowledge you can easily listen to a podcast about a topic you want to learn about, obtain a ridiculous amount of information from the internet, read, and many more. Everyone should be able to gain many skills in their life with the ability of the internet. don’t use the internet only for satisfaction it is one of the greatest things ever invented use it as a tool instead of letting it hinder your ability to become who you want to be.
Conclusion Getting ahead in life is not about outpacing others but about consistently improving yourself and making the most of your potential. By setting clear goals, committing to lifelong learning, building strong relationships, managing your time effectively, and maintaining your health and integrity, you can pave the way for lasting success. Remember, the journey to success is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay focused, be patient, and keep moving forward.