Everyone wants to “become more successful than 99% of people,” so they double down on monk mode, a strict morning routine, and deep work. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: if everyone is doing the same productivity tactics, they’re no longer a competitive edge—they’re just the new baseline.

In this video, I walk you through a deeper approach to success: aligning your goals, habits, and identity with your core values so you stop chasing someone else’s definition and actually build a life that feels right on the inside. We’ll talk about cognitive dissonance, why money and status alone can’t buy happiness, and how to design a path that matches who you are at your core.

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

0:39 - What People Get Wrong

1:38 - Why Many Still Feel Unsuccessful

2:20 - Step 1: Surface Your Real Values

4:36 - Step 2: Translate Answers Into Values

7:22 - Terminal vs Instrumental Values

9:00 - Step 3: Take Inventory of Your Life

9:22 - Example: Living a Lie vs Aligned

12:08 - Step 4: Designing Your Purpose

16:20 - Step 5: Execute Relentlessly

17:33 - Final Advice: How to Actually Surpass 99% of People

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