It is something that nobody talks about because the majority of influencers want to appear perfect to their followers.

At some point you will get bored.

After you have been doing what you have been doing for a long time with the goal of improving yourself at some point you will probably find a lit of thins pointless.

It will have become your everyday life so you might feel like its nothing really significant.

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I have felt this.

But the way you need to confront this is the same way you started your journey.

By pushing yourself.

By that time you will have created a good level of mental resilience so it won’t be difficult to keep going.

The trap you need to avoid is to get convinced by those voices in your head telling yout that it is pointless.

But those voices are always wrong.

You need to keeo that in your ming.

Hope you found this useful.

I will see you in the next one.

-John

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The countless hours that you need to put in in order to achieve a certain goal.

And of course all of those things are super important.

But does anybody really talk about your recovery?

When was the last time you took a break and dedicated some time to appreciate your progress.

This may seem useless at first sight.

But if you ignore it you are going to end up feeling empty.

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Like you haven’t achieved anything.

You need to take deliberate breaks in order to appreciate your progress and also to refuel your energy so you will have the best results possible afterwards.

Breaks are like work.

You need to organise them.

You need to know when you are going to have a break in order to be prepared.

Hope you enjoyed this,

I will see you in the next one.

-John

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Plateaus make you feel like all of your efforts are meaningless because despite of your actions you are seeing no progress at all.

Usually plateaus come after a sudden period of improvement when you werre seeing so fast progress you felt like nothing could ever stop you.

And then you just stopped.

Nothing big nothing flashy everday you start losing more and more momentum.

Until you stopped improving.

Most people however never understand why they are stuck.

And this is even more frustrating becaue you have seen yourself succeed and now seeing yourself struggling just hurts.

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I used to be in a similar position when I started playing chess online

The first few months I was unstoppable I gained 200 rating points in no time.

Then I stayed at the same rating for 1 year.

But then suddenly after I locked in by doing many exercises I gained again 300 points in no time and then stopped again.

I managed to get another 300 points in 2.5 years and then I was stable for 1 year.

I felt like I was trapped like I could never improve.

But then I sat down and did some reflection.

I realised what I did the first time I gained so much rating points.

I started practising again and again and again and now I managed to get 200 rating points in speed chess and 100 in classical chess.

This is not only applied in chess but in everything else in your life.

When you feel you are not progressing in something,

Start practising,

If you are already practising analyze your practising to find flaws and imrpove them.

That is how you grow.

You can’t expect to suddenly become better overnight.

You need to focus and to lock in.

To relax.

The more you are going on in this journey the more fired up you need to be.

Hope this helped you,

See you in the next one.

-John

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Ask yourself this question:

Do you believe successful people look like they are not even trying?

Like they are not putting in much effort, yet still manage to achieve what they want?

Most likely, your answer is no.

But think about it more carefully.

Are you saying that because you truly believe it, or because you’ve been told that hard work, consistency, and discipline are the main ingredients of success?

You already know that part.

So there has to be something else we are not talking about.

Something that explains the real difference between high performers and everyone else.

I believe it comes down to one simple word:

Obsession.

Let me explain.

When I talk about obsession, I mean this:

Obsession is having a complete mental priority.

It is when something takes up so much space in your mind that it becomes unavoidable.

You enjoy doing it so much that you are willing to return to it constantly, even when you are tired, even when it is inconvenient, and even when it is uncomfortable.

Your attention naturally goes back to it without you having to force it.

That is what separates the great ones.

They are willing to put in ten times more effort than everyone else, not because they feel forced to, but because they genuinely enjoy the process.

Most of the time, this comes down to ambition.

And I have to be honest with you.

Ambition is heavily influenced by the environment you grow up in and the people you surround yourself with.

But that does not mean you are powerless.

You can become more ambitious.

You can become more obsessed with your goals.

It starts with intentional action.

Not just saying that you are working toward your goals.

Actually working toward them.

Take out a piece of paper and write down your three biggest goals.

Not one hundred.

Just three.

You need to stay focused.

After that, create a daily schedule that you can realistically follow.

Then repeat the process every single day.

At first, it will feel difficult.

But eventually, you will start making progress.

And when you start seeing progress, something interesting happens.

You begin to realize that progress itself is satisfying.

You want more of it.

You start pushing harder.

You begin investing more effort.

And before you know it, you have become obsessed.

This happens naturally.

There is no magic trick that will make you obsessed overnight.

It is the small actions you take every day that compound over time.

Keep those words in mind.

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—John

All the self imporvement creators have an answer to the usual questions like how can i build new habits.

Or how can I build consitency.

Or how to become fit.

Those questions are asked every day and everyone has tried to answer the.

But I have a different question.

What do you do after you have done all of these things.

What do you do once you have completed the first stage of your self improvement journey.

How can you continue improving and being consistent after you have taken the intial action and have alreay improved.

There are not a lot of videos and articles covering this topic.

But I could give you the answer.

Just stick around for long enough.

Well the answer is not that simple like at the beginning of the journey.

At the start you just hear do small steps everyday and it will compound.

But now you have already taken those small steps and you are no longer a beginner and those old tricks don’t work anymore.

You need something different.

That thing is complacency.

Once you have gotten past the early stages,

Hitting the gym doesn’t feel like a task but a hobby,

Waking up early is now a way of life,

Studying is just something you do.

And that is what keeps people stuck.

They just chill and they stop trying to improve.

Is is very easy to relax and believe that you have achieved everything you could have.

It is very usual for people that achieved a great level of success to believe that they are above eveything only then to face their downfall.

Look at great athletes.

They never stop training even after they have made a name for themselves.

They want to keep going and keep becoming better.

They are willing to put in effort that nobody on Earth would be willing to dedicate.

But most of the people keep the same standards for all their life.

You need to always be hungry for more.

Your hunger for improvement helped you to reach the point where you are.

So why not use it to go even further.

Humans have no limits.

You can achieve everything if you just continue having a motive and consistency

So the answer is to always set higher standards for yourself.

Don’t stop once you managed to run 10 km.

Set a new goal for 11 km.

Don’t stop once you wrote 200 lines of code.

Aim for 250 next time.

Never stop chasing the most absurd goals.

Everything was impossible until someone decided to make it possible so just keep going never stop.

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Why can’t you be the person who excels at school?

Why can’t you be the person who is healthy?

Why can’t you be the person that others admire and look up to?

What do you lack?

What do you even have to lose?

I mean, if you are not satisfied with your life right now, you really have nothing to lose.

So why aren’t you running after everything you want?

It is the only logical thing to do.

Is there any reason not to follow your aspirations?

No.

The only thing holding you back is the thought that it is going to be painful, difficult, and boring.

And let me tell you something.

It will be.

During the school year, I spent 12 hours a week attending French and English lessons, hit the gym five times a week, played tennis matches once a week, attended chess lessons at my local club once a week, and played at least one competitive game every week, which required preparation and usually lasted over three hours.

At the same time, I attended tutoring lessons in Greek and Ancient Greek, managed to finish at the top of my class, and took Python courses.

And I still didn’t have to sacrifice a single night out with my friend group.

But do you think I enjoyed it?

Not always.

Almost every day, I got back home at around 8:30 p.m., feeling exhausted and still having more work to do.

By the end of the week, I was completely drained.

But I realized it was worth it because I was working toward my dreams.

Who cares if everybody tells me to relax?

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And here’s the interesting part:

You get used to it.

At the end of the year, when I shared my schedule with some people, they were shocked.

They couldn’t believe how many things I was doing while still managing not to go insane.

But when you organize everything, it becomes your routine.

Productivity stops feeling difficult and simply becomes normal.

You just have to stay organized and keep going.

And if you still haven’t started...

Close Substack and get moving.

Write down your goals, put them somewhere you will see them every day, and start taking action.

There is no other way.

I hope you enjoyed this.

I’ll see you all in the next one.

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“You have time.”

“Live your youth.”

“Relax.”

Those are the usual pieces of advice teens hear daily from their peers and even from older people.

All of this advice revolves around the idea that young people have all the time in the world.

Don’t get me wrong—young people do indeed have a lot of time.

They can do whatever they want, and if they fail, they can try again and again until they succeed.

Many older people would give everything to go back to when they were young and have the time that young people have.

But the trap that most people keep falling into is believing that this time is endless.

They think:

“I can start tomorrow.”

“I can do it later.”

A skipped workout becomes a month in which you never show up at the gym.

A skipped lecture becomes a failing grade.

Hesitating to take a risk becomes a lifetime of wondering, “What if?”

Young people, not only today but in previous generations as well,

often believe that living their youth means going to parties and doing silly things every day.

Sure, those things are fun, and you should do them once in a while.

But you also need to take advantage of your time.

Personally, I would rather “live like a grandpa” for five years and enjoy a lifetime of success than party every day for five years and struggle to make ends meet later on.

But even if you haven’t taken advantage of your time so far, you can still take action.

It is never too late.

You can start in your 30s and figure things out in your 40s.

Hell, you can even start in your 40s and figure things out in your 50s.

You have nothing to lose.

Take advantage of the fact that you are still alive and still capable of doing something.

I hope you enjoyed this.

I’ll see you in the next one.

—John

This is a question that has been troubling me for a long time.

I mean, could you answer it?

Could you actually say what a high-value person is?

How could you measure a person’s value?

By their salary?

By their physique?

By their looks?

I believe that the answer is far more complicated than it might seem at first.

First of all, it is important that we define what value means.

I believe that value is something relative and universal at the same time.

We obviously have universal values, such as good manners and being polite and friendly to the people around us.

That is pretty straightforward, and anybody can learn those qualities.

And then we have what I call relative value.

This has mostly to do with yourself.

You need to find what your own value is.

That is a journey that may take a long time to complete.

You need to explore your inner self and understand what it is that you seek.

But I believe that most people who go on such a journey eventually arrive at the same conclusion.

They try to improve themselves, and those who stay consistent draw this conclusion:

Progress is what gives them value.

I myself have come to this conclusion.

For an entire year, I was on a long self-improvement journey.

I was doing everything you could imagine, but I still didn’t know what gave me satisfaction. To be honest, I felt that nothing satisfied me.

But after some time, a thought struck me.

What actually makes me feel great is the feeling that I achieved something my past self wouldn’t have been able to do.

It is the feeling of becoming better that makes me feel amazing.

This makes you feel unstoppable, like the world is yours.

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Being better than yesterday is what makes people feel good about themselves.

And it is important to notice the words I decided to use:

“Feel good about yourself.”

This is all that really matters: being at peace with yourself and knowing that you are becoming a better version of yourself every single day.

When you have this kind of self-awareness, you end up bringing that energy into your daily interactions, and thus you also become a high-value person in the eyes of others.

That is, of course, secondary, but it is still important. Trust me, it feels great.

This is what I wanted to share with you.

I will only urge you to start this journey of self-discovery immediately.

Close whatever app you are using and get started. Don’t wait for the perfect timing.

It will never come unless you create it.

See you in the next one.

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Everyone you see probably lives their life on autopilot.

But if you clicked on this, it means you don’t want to be like those people.

Without further ado, let’s get into it.

The perfect daily routine actually starts the night before. Everybody talks about the morning routine, but who ever talks about a night routine?

A night routine is the most important part of your day, mainly because the night before, you prepare yourself for the next day. So having a solid night routine is crucial.

There are three steps to the perfect night routine.

First, there is grooming. Yes, you need to take care of yourself.

You would be surprised if you learned how many people don’t even shower at night. Then they ask why they aren’t attractive.

And it’s not just that. Taking a shower alone, in silence, allows you to relax and reflect. It is one of the few moments of the day when you are away from society’s distractions.

Second, you have to set aside some time to create a small schedule for the upcoming day. This is a better option than simply creating a weekly plan because life can always hit you in the face. You should adapt your schedule every day depending on what you have to do.

Personally, I like using two pages for my own schedule: one to write down when I am going to do my tasks and another to list the tasks themselves.

It seems simple, but believe me, simplicity is the key to a better and more successful life. Just notice the way I am speaking to you right now. I use language that even a fourth grader could understand.

And one last tip about your schedule: use paper and pen. Believe me, digital planners cannot match physical ones. Of course, for the most important parts of your schedule or your most crucial tasks, I would recommend using digital tools for reminders, but that’s all.

Now I would like to share my own schedule with you. This is the schedule I used as a student when school was closed, for example on weekends.

I wake up at 7:00 a.m., drink a glass of water, and make my bed.

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Afterward, I do my grooming routine: washing my face, brushing my teeth, applying moisturizer, and then putting on sunscreen before going outside.

Then I do a 15-minute workout and eat breakfast.

After that, I complete a two-hour deep work session. Usually, this is schoolwork.

Then, at around 10:30, I hit the gym.

I come back at 12:00, take a shower, and eat lunch.

Then I relax for a while.

This is usually where my structured schedule ends because afterward I tend to work more loosely.

I write my newsletter, study chess, and code.

After that, I hang out with friends or simply relax on my own.

Now remember, this is my own schedule, adjusted to my needs and responsibilities.

Don’t just blindly copy it.

Adjust it to fit your own life.

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There were once two kids, Bob and Jim.

They were three years old when they met at a playground.

They started playing together, but after some time Bob had to leave to catch a flight to another city with his parents.

As they were about to say goodbye, they made a bet.

They would one day meet again, and the happiest one would win.

Both kids went to primary school.

Bob prioritized fun.

He studied a little bit, but he mainly wanted to have a great time, and no one noticed his early signs of procrastination. They thought he was just a kid enjoying life.

But he did get good grades since the first classes were quite easy. Many people called him gifted, so he loosened up.

Jim, on the other hand, decided to focus on his studies while still trying to enjoy his youth.

When they turned 13, differences started showing.

Bob’s procrastination started stacking up. He began getting bad grades and spent all day on his phone. He didn’t even care to pick up a sport. But he still got quite good results, so people called it “a lack of motivation because he is too smart.”

Jim’s consistency started showing. He got great grades, and everybody asked his parents what they were doing.

He even started going to the gym to build a great body.

But there was still time, and everything could change. Nothing was fixed yet.

They were now 16.

Bob was skinny-fat, scrolling all day and failing every class, and everybody thought he was a disappointment.

Jim, on the other hand, was acing every single class. He was super fit, and everybody admired him.

It was time for college applications.

Bob didn’t even care to try.

He hastily wrote an essay. After all, he didn’t have great scores to get into a good school, and he submitted it. He didn’t actually care. He just wanted to live his youth and have fun with his friends, which he definitely did.

Jim used his good scores and had the chance to get into a top university.

He gave it all he had. He researched every possible way to make the most out of his studying and exercising. It paid off. He saw amazing results.

He still made time to hang out with his friends, and that time was the most precious of all because it mattered. It was intentional, not just partying and getting drunk without remembering what he had done the night before. But he still enjoyed life.

Bob landed a decent job and was doing fine. He found a nice girl, got married, had kids, and bought a house of his own ,all the typical stuff.

But when he was alone at night, he sometimes wondered what his life could have been like if he had focused more on it. If he had lived it intentionally.

He still had time, but he thought he was already lost.

Jim simply took off after college.

Sure, not everything was smooth. He might not have gotten all the promotions he was aiming for, but he had a great job, a fit body, some successful side hustles, and a beautiful family he loved and could easily support so that his kids could continue his legacy.

Maybe Bob and Jim never met again. Maybe neither of them ever knew who won the bet. But every day, each of us is deciding which path we're walking.

You have a choice, and even if you made the wrong one, there is still time.

There is always time.

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Today’s educational system is simply broken.

This educational system favours the person who has the ability to remember the most information for the longest amount of time.

And sometimes this information won’t come in handy in the short term.

Most of the time students will just learn a subject by heart to get a good grade and then immediately erase it a week later.

This won’t help you in your future life since you will have to produce new knowledge and not simply absorb it.

But the problem is that to get ahead in life most of the time you will have to succeed in this system.

So you have to learn how to still do well in the exams and all that and still be able to take your own initiatives.

At the end of the day doing well at school comes down to two straightforward steps:

Doing exercises and past papers

Repetition

These two things are everything you need.

Rather than learning passively you will apply the concepts that you learn by doing exercises. It is that simple.

Then you will just repeat this process till it becomes ridiculously easy.

Of course to actually do this you need to be disciplined.

You have to organise your study sessions the day before so you will know what you will have to study and when.

And you have to be consistent with it, not get burned out the first day and then do nothing the entire week.

But we mentioned above that modern day school does not provide us with the information we need to actually create a good life.

To have a good life you don’t need calculus or DNA duplication.

You need to be healthy, to have some hobbies outside of school and people that are there to support you.

So how can we do all of those things?

Well it is simple.

To be healthy you have to do some form of exercise like the gym, swimming or tennis.

This could also become an outside of school hobby.

At the same time you could spend your time doing something more intellectual like reading, coding or playing chess.

Finally, the human relationships.

This is the part that most self-improvement writers prefer to avoid, because it is one of the most difficult ones.

They probably haven’t even figured it out themselves.

I can’t say I have but I am willing to be honest.

As a person who went from a guy who just studied to that one guy that everybody wonders how he does so many things without getting burned out while still having a fun social life, I can tell you this:

Human relationships don’t have a cheat code.

There is no magic eye contact technique that will kill your social anxiety.

You won’t find a romantic partner simply by changing your body language or speaking slowly.

You need to get out there to the real world and talk to some people.

Are you willing to do this?

Hope this article gave you some value.

-John

This newsletter and now podcast is made for you and I am so happy knowing I actually provide you with real value.

See you in the next one.

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It’s not perfect but as I have been encouraging you I just took the first step.

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Most people believe that hobbies are just leisure activities.
Something you do to relax or kill time.

But most people get this wrong.

Hobbies are the activities that define us beyond school or work. They show who we are when there is no structure forcing us to do something. Because of that, they make a real difference in our lives.

I am not here to criticize or deny the value of any hobby. Everything has some value.

However, pretending that all hobbies contribute equally to your growth is unrealistic.

As I have mentioned in one of the first posts of The Improver’s Lab, you need three dimensions in your life.

A physical one.
A mental one.
And a creative one.

It really is that simple.

The same idea applies to hobbies.

Ideally, you should have one physical hobby, one mental hobby, and one creative hobby. That does not mean these are the only hobbies you are allowed to have. They are simply the foundation.

In this post, I will present one hobby from each category. You can always alter them or replace them with something that fits you better. The fact that I suggest them does not mean you should blindly follow them.

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Physical hobby: hybrid training

The term hybrid training might sound complicated, but it really is not.

It simply means combining strength training and cardio instead of choosing one and ignoring the other.

A simple weekly structure could look like this:

• 3 days of strength training

• 2 days of cardio

Cardio can be anything. Running, swimming, tennis, football, cycling. There are no limits, as long as it challenges your endurance.

The same goes for strength training. Gym workouts, calisthenics, or any form of resistance training. The method does not matter as much as consistency.

The goal of hybrid training is not just aesthetics.

It is about building a body that is strong, capable, and resilient enough to support your goals instead of holding you back.

You do not need a perfect program.

You just need to start.

Once you start, organization follows.

Even if you begin with 10-minute runs or 30-minute gym sessions, it is still better than doing nothing.

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Mental hobby: reading, chess, programming

Think about this for a moment.

If you met someone who has read hundreds of books, is good at chess, and knows how to code, you would probably assume they are some kind of genius.

That person could be you.

All three of these hobbies train your brain.

Reading strengthens your thinking and expands your perspective.
Chess teaches strategy and long-term decision-making.
Programming teaches logic, problem-solving, and structured thinking.

Where most people fail is assuming they are “not made” for these hobbies.

But if you look at coders or chess players, they are not a different species.

They are regular people who started earlier or stayed consistent longer.

So again, start small.

Read a few pages a day.
Learn basic chess principles.
Follow beginner programming tutorials on YouTube.

You do not need talent.
You need repetition.

Creative hobby:

Now having a great body alongside a strong mind is powerful.

But there is another side of our existence that is just as important.

Our creative side.

This is the part of you that does not just consume.

It produces.

It can be developed in many ways.

It could be drawing.
It could be learning a musical instrument.
It could be writing.
It could even be making beats on music apps.

The specific activity does not matter.

What matters is that you create something.

When you create, you think differently.
You stop being only a consumer of other people’s ideas.
You start building your own.

Creativity also teaches patience.

The first drawing will not look good.
The first song will not sound good.
The first article will not be impressive.

That is normal.

Creative hobbies force you to face imperfection.
And that builds confidence over time.

Most people avoid creative work because it exposes them.
It shows their current level.

But that is exactly why you should do it.

You do not need to be talented.
You need to practice.

If you combine these three dimensions:

A strong body.
A sharp mind.
And a creative outlet.

You become a balanced individual.

Not just productive.
Not just intelligent.
But complete.

Hobbies are not there to kill time.

They are there to build you.

Choose them carefully.

And more importantly,

Commit to them.

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The day has finally arrived.
This is the final day of the transformation series.

Throughout this journey, we explored skills that can genuinely make you unstoppable in 2026, along with the methods you need to apply them.

But today’s lesson is different.

It’s simpler.
And at the same time, it might be the most important one.

Today’s skill is learning how to enjoy your life and the process of self-improvement.

A lot of people go crazy with growth.
They go all in.
They ignore their feelings.
They sacrifice everything.

They accomplish impressive things.

But they end up alone and empty.

That used to be me.

I was the person who did everything right.
The person people admired.
The person everyone respected.

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But not the person anyone wanted to be friends with.

And here’s the truth: there is no scientific formula to fix this.
No system.
No productivity hack.

As uncomfortable as it sounds, you have to give in and allow yourself to enjoy life.

Enjoy the process.
Enjoy the small moments.
Enjoy the journey, not just the outcome.

Because if you build success while hating every step, you won’t suddenly become happy when you “make it”.

Live your life now, so when you are successful, happiness doesn’t feel unfamiliar.

That is the final lesson.

I hope you will make 2026 your year.

— John

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Welcome to your 7 day transformation process, where you will become unstoppable in 2026 and not burn out in February like most New Year resolution guys.

Today’s skill is coding.

I believe it’s self-evident that this skill is a must in today’s world.

Of course, at first it looks scary.
All those weird symbols and words on a huge black screen that you don’t understand.

But coding is nothing like that.

It’s a fascinating world of logical thinking, problem solving, and real, visible results.

It forces you to think clearly.
It sharpens your logic.
It trains your brain.

So how do you start?

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Most beginners make the same mistake.
They buy a massive book with 1,000 pages about quantum computers, CPUs, and extremely advanced stuff.

Then they wonder why they quit after a week.

Here’s what you should actually do — and this is exactly what I did.

First, I found a solid beginner course:
CS50’s Introduction to Programming with Python on edX.

Then I did something most people wouldn’t do.

I used AI as my teacher.

I have endless chats where I discuss projects, code, and debugging.
I ask questions. I break things. I fix them.

That’s how I pushed my coding skills to another level and started writing programs with over 100 lines of code.

I still have a lot to learn.
I still have weeks left in CS50.

But I can safely say this: starting was one of the best decisions I made.

And you can do it too.

Stay tuned for the transformation finale.

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— John

Welcome to your 7 day transformation, where you will learn the most valuable skills for 2026 and how to avoid burning out and quitting in February.

Today’s skill is writing.

It might sound weird that such a valuable skill would be writing, especially in the AI era.

But that is exactly why writing matters more than ever.

Innovative human thought is being destroyed by mindless AI use.

People who completely refuse to use AI aren’t smart.
And people who use AI purely out of laziness aren’t either.

The real advantage belongs to those who can think clearly, write clearly, and use AI only to automate simple tasks.

Those people are not replaceable.

Even though AI can generate impressive output, a human touch is always needed.
Original thinking. Judgment. Direction.

At the end of the day, you can still use AI to polish your writing, just like we discussed earlier.
But the ideas must be yours.

The best part?

You’re already writing.
That alone puts you ahead of most people.

Just stay consistent.

See you next time.
— John

Welcome to your 7 day transformation, where you will learn the most valuable skills for 2026 and how to not burn out and quit in February.

Today’s skill is writing.

It might sound weird to you that such a valuable and relevant skill would be writing, especially in the AI era.

But that is exactly why writing matters more than ever.

Innovative human thought is being destroyed by mindless AI use.

People who completely refuse to use AI aren’t smart.
And people who use AI out of pure laziness aren’t either.

The real advantage belongs to those who can think and write clearly, and use AI only to automate simple tasks.

Those people are not replaceable.

Even though AI can produce impressive output, a human touch is always needed.
Original thinking. Judgment. Direction.

And at the end of the day, you can still use AI to polish your writing, just like we talked about in the previous email.

The best part?
You’re already writing which means you’re already ahead.

Just make sure you stay consistent.

See you next time.

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— John

This is the second day of your 7 day mental transformation in 2026 and not just burn out in February.

Today it’s about leveragin AI.

We live in the era of artificial intellegence.

So it is important to learn how to use AI so we won’t lose our jobs.

Leveragig Ai is pretty easy you simply need to be careful not to use it for laziness.

You should use to automate tasks and help you understand concepts in a better way.

For example I use AI to help me with my python projects becuase now there are getting close to surpassing 100 lines.

So I need a teahcer to present me new concepts.

Also you could use AI as your personal coach and promt something like this:

Hey I have the x problem what would Elon Musk do or what would a genius would do or something like that

I personally find this super helpful.

See you next day.

-John

This is the 3rd part of your 7 day transformationto become simply unrecognisable in the new year.

In this guide I am showing you all of the skills you will need to actually achieve your goals this year and not burn out on February.

The 3rd important skill you will need to learn is meditating and journaling.

But not in a weird guru way .

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Meditation and journaling should be used to become self-aware not to become superior thinker and all that bs.

First you need to learn meditation is not a weird complicated thing.

You simply find a nice quiet place close your eyes and breath in a relaxing rhythm.

This is it.

Eventhough it is so simple it has massive benefits.

You will first become more slef-aware since you will start noticing your own thoughts.

And you will start becoming more focused and midnful.

Now journaling.

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Journaling is a habit that I personally prefer doing in the eviening before going to bed.

I take a notebook and I write my thoughts and my feelings during this day.

This way I go to bed feeling relaxed like I have expressed all of my feeflings and thi is priceless.

So try meditation and journaling today and trust me if it sticks with you it will make your life far better.

See you next tomorrow.

-John