7 Steps to Your Best Self!

Newbie Gains: Are the rapid increase in muscle mass and strength beginners experience when they first start lifting weights.

• Occurrence: Within 6 months to 2 year time frame. 

Self-Improvement/Gym curve come hand in hand, after being in the fourth/fifth stage it feels as there is no room for growth.

Tips

• Don't go against time, you will learn according to what's for you in the future.
• Consistency > Intensity (IN EVERY CASE)
• Delayed Gratification > Instant Gratification
• Be intensely strict with yourself, not harsh
• Work for your future, not your current self

1. Explorer: No clue what it is besides the word being in your vocab, 60% Population stuck here.
2. Aspirant: You have an idea of what it is, yet you rely on your "3 am" motivation feeling. Where everyone mostly quits.
3. Voyager: You understand what SI* is, you start doing the good habits a couple times a month
4. Surfer: Where you feel exponential growth, just as in stage 2 you did it once a month, now in reverse, you miss once a month.
5. Maestro: It's turned into a lifestyle, so much potential and productivity. Talk to someone, and see how different your life is compared to theirs. 

[SI* = Self Improvement]

After reaching the Surfer/Maestro stage for more than a couple of months you realize that it feels as you productivity is diminishing.

Shift your focus:

From "I need to be more productive, what can I do"

To "I aspire to explore and enhance my productivity by..."

Productivity is abundant and its up how you shift your mindset.

[Negative mindset brings negative results]

Micro/Macro Habits:

• Macro: Gym > Meditating > Journaling > Healthy Eating
• Micro: Stretch at Gym > 3 Breaths Before Task

Social Distance: Evolving priorities can naturally create distance from others when values no longer align.

Misunderstanding: Changes in personal habits may be misinterpreted, leading to a lack of understanding from friends or family.

Resistance: Some individuals may resist or undermine your efforts to change, potentially causing tension.

Judgment: Unconventional or non-traditional methods of personal growth may invite judgment or criticism from others.

Outgrowing Relationships: Evolving personally can lead to outgrowing relationships that no longer contribute positively to your well-being.