How To Kill Your Current Self

Summary

This video script explores the recurring issue of self-improvement, where progress stalls due to resurfacing negative habits. It emphasizes that true self-improvement involves evolving from one's current self to an ideal self, possessing traits conducive to achieving goals. The script suggests strategies like cutting out distractions, consuming beneficial media, practicing mindfulness meditation, and leveraging the subconscious mind through visualization of the pain of stagnation. It calls for discipline and focus, offering a self-development protocol for reprogramming the mind.

Takeaways

• 🔄 The recurring problem in self-improvement is the resurgence of negative habits and distractions, despite progress.
• 🛠 Self-improvement is not just about external activities but about becoming the person capable of achieving one's goals.
• 🎯 The focus should be on the 'ideal self', which possesses the traits and habits necessary to realize one's desires.
• 🧠 Our subconscious mind, which controls about 95% of our thoughts and actions, is the silent architect of our reality.
• 🛑 To progress, one must confront and 'kill' the current self, which is a challenging task as it is deeply ingrained in our subconscious.
• 🚫 Eliminate distractions and anything that tempts you to revert to old habits to maintain progress towards the ideal self.
• 📚 Consume high-quality media to reprogram the subconscious mind with beneficial inputs.
• 🧘‍♂️ Mindfulness meditation is a crucial tool for sharpening consciousness and combating subconscious thoughts and emotions.
• 💪 The pain of changing towards the ideal self is preferable to the subtle, long-term pain of remaining the same.
• 📝 Create a vivid vision of a life without change to increase the perceived pain of staying the same and motivate change.
• 🔥 Use resistance as an indicator to double down on efforts, teaching the mind that resistance leads to more pain.
• 🌟 The journey of self-improvement is ongoing, with the ideal self evolving as you grow stronger and face less resistance.

Q & A

What is the recurring problem in self-improvement that the speaker discusses?

The recurring problem is that despite making progress, negative habits, thoughts, and distractions often resurface, leading to a lack of real progress over time.

What does the speaker suggest are merely tools in self-improvement, and what is missing without a proper blueprint?

The speaker suggests that activities like cold showers, working out, meditating, and biohacking are merely tools. Without a proper blueprint, these tools are useless.

What does the speaker define as the true essence of self-improvement?

The true essence of self-improvement is moving from the current self towards the ideal self, which possesses the traits, habits, interests, and beliefs necessary to achieve one's goals.

How much of our mind does the speaker attribute to the subconscious, and what impact does this have on our life?

The speaker attributes 95% of our mind to the subconscious, which programs our thoughts, actions, and life due to its significant influence.

What does the speaker describe as the 'silent architect' of our reality, and why is it so?

The speaker describes the subconscious systems in our brain as the 'silent architect' because they are responsible for shaping our reality without us consciously realizing it.

What is the speaker's advice on dealing with the subconscious mind to progress towards the ideal self?

The speaker advises gaining control over the conscious mind, cutting out distractions, and preparing for a battle against the subconscious, which can use our intellect against us.

What role does the speaker suggest mindfulness meditation plays in self-improvement?

The speaker suggests that mindfulness meditation is a form of cognitive training that sharpens our consciousness, allowing us to combat thoughts and emotions from the subconscious.

How does the speaker recommend leveraging the subconscious mind to facilitate change?

The speaker recommends creating a vivid and detailed vision of a life without change, filled with negative consequences, to make the pain of not changing greater than the pain of changing.

What strategy does the speaker propose to overcome the resistance felt when getting closer to the ideal self?

The speaker proposes doubling down on whatever the mind resists, such as adding more work when tempted to cut a work session short, to punish the mind for resistance.

What does the speaker suggest as a method to make the pain of not changing greater than the pain of changing?

The speaker suggests writing a vivid description of the negative life outcomes of not changing and reading it daily to elicit an emotional response, increasing the perceived pain of staying the same.

How does the speaker describe the process of self-improvement in relation to the current self and the ideal self?

The speaker describes the process as a battle where the current self must be 'killed' to make way for the ideal self, which involves facing and overcoming resistance and distractions.

Outlines

00:00

🔄 Overcoming Relapse in Self-Improvement

The first paragraph addresses the recurring issue of falling back into negative habits despite efforts in self-improvement. It emphasizes that true progress is not about achieving specific goals but about evolving into the 'ideal self' that possesses the necessary traits to reach those goals. The 'current self' is described as a subconscious programming that dictates our actions and thoughts. To move forward, one must confront and overcome this 'current self', which is a challenging task as it can manipulate our intellect and emotions. The speaker suggests cutting out distractions, surrounding oneself with high-quality inputs, and practicing mindfulness meditation to sharpen one's consciousness and combat subconscious thoughts.

05:01

📔 Harnessing the Power of Visualization for Change

The second paragraph focuses on the strategy of using vivid visualization to create a sense of urgency for self-improvement. It advises buying a nice pen and journal to detail a life without change, describing the struggles and emotional turmoil that would result from remaining the 'current self'. The purpose is to elicit negative emotions that make the pain of staying the same greater than the pain of changing. The speaker encourages facing the resistance that comes with changing by doubling down on the activities that the mind resists, suggesting that this resistance is a sign of the 'current self' fighting back. The paragraph concludes by stating that this process, while extreme, is a necessary part of evolving beyond the 'current self' and that with discipline and focus, one can overcome this resistance.

Keywords

💡Self-improvement

Self-improvement refers to the process of personal development aimed at enhancing one's skills, knowledge, and overall well-being. In the video, it is the central theme, emphasizing the struggle of breaking free from negative habits and distractions to achieve a better life. The script discusses the importance of moving from the current self to the ideal self, highlighting that true self-improvement is about becoming the person capable of achieving one's goals.

💡Negative habits

Negative habits are behaviors that are detrimental to one's progress and well-being. The script describes the recurring problem of these habits resurfacing despite efforts to eliminate them, which hinders self-improvement. The video suggests that to truly progress, one must 'kill the current self' that is steeped in these habits.

💡Ideal self

The ideal self is the version of oneself that embodies the traits, habits, interests, and beliefs necessary to achieve one's goals. The script posits that this version of self is not just a desire but a requirement for realizing the life one desires. It is the personification of the goals and the embodiment of the necessary characteristics to attain them.

💡Subconscious mind

The subconscious mind is the part of the mind that operates automatically and influences thoughts and actions without conscious awareness. The video explains that approximately 95% of one's thoughts, actions, and life are governed by the subconscious, making it a 'silent architect' of reality. It is also the battleground for self-improvement, as the current self's programming within the subconscious must be overcome.

💡Conscious mind

The conscious mind is the part of the mind that is aware and in control of one's thoughts and actions. The script suggests that to combat the subconscious, one must gain control over the conscious mind by cutting out distractions and focusing on high-quality inputs, which can help reprogram the subconscious.

💡Mindfulness meditation

Mindfulness meditation is a form of cognitive training that aims to increase one's awareness and control over thoughts and emotions. In the video, it is described as essential for sharpening the 'sword of consciousness' against the subconscious. It helps in noticing and rejecting the thoughts and emotions that the subconscious throws at an individual, thereby aiding in the transition from the current self to the ideal self.

💡Pain of change

The pain of change refers to the discomfort and resistance one feels when attempting to alter their current state or habits. The script discusses the need to make the pain of not changing greater than the pain of changing, as this is what drives the individual to push through resistance and make progress towards the ideal self.

💡Vision

In the context of the video, a vision is a vivid and detailed mental image of one's future life if they do not change. The script instructs creating such a vision and writing it down to elicit an emotional response, which increases the perceived pain of staying the same and motivates action towards self-improvement.

💡Resistance

Resistance in the video refers to the internal pushback or temptation one feels when attempting to break away from the current self. It is a sign that the subconscious is fighting against change. The script advises doubling down on the actions that the mind resists as a way to overcome this resistance.

💡Discipline

Discipline is the ability to control one's actions and overcome distractions to achieve goals. The video touches on the importance of discipline in the self-improvement process, suggesting that as one evolves, the resistance they face will seem weaker, and their discipline will strengthen.

💡Focus

Focus is the ability to concentrate intently on a specific task or goal. The script mentions the importance of focus in achieving self-improvement, suggesting that increasing one's focus can help in overcoming distractions and maintaining progress towards the ideal self.

Highlights

The problem of recurring negative habits and distractions in self-improvement despite research and experience.

Self-improvement is not about specific actions but about becoming the person capable of achieving goals.

The ideal self possesses the traits, habits, and beliefs necessary to achieve desired life outcomes.

The subconscious mind, making up 95% of our thoughts, is the silent architect of our reality.

To progress, one must 'kill' the current self to move towards the ideal self, a challenging process.

The current self uses our intellect against us, pressing our buttons to maintain its existence.

Gaining control over the conscious mind is essential to combat the subconscious.

Cutting out distractions and instant pleasure activities is crucial for self-improvement.

Surrounding oneself with high-quality inputs like beneficial books and podcasts can reprogram the subconscious.

Mindfulness meditation is a powerful tool for sharpening consciousness and combating subconscious thoughts.

Creating a vivid vision of a life without change can increase the pain of staying the same, motivating change.

The subconscious mind reacts to imagined scenarios, which can be leveraged to create a desire for change.

The pain of not changing must be made greater than the pain of changing to drive progress.

Doubling down on actions when faced with resistance from the mind is a strategy to overcome it.

The process of self-improvement is infinite and requires continuous discipline and focus.

As one evolves, the ideal self also evolves, but the resistance faced will seem weaker over time.

The speaker offers a complete self-development protocol called 'Mental Mastery' in the description for further guidance.

Transcripts

there is a problem in self-improvement a

problem that despite all my research and

experience I've ran into again and again

and again things seem to be going good

then boom the negative habits thoughts

and distractions I worked so hard to

free myself from begin to surface again

eventually you notice the past few days

weeks months or if you're especially

unlucky years have resulted in little or

no progression which for anyone pursuing

a better life is terrifying especially

when this problem could be lur just

around the corner and you'd have no idea

in this video I will explain how to

identify and fix this problem so we can

smash through the glass ceiling limiting

our potential and get the life we

desire speaking of self-improvement what

is it is it cold showers working out

meditating hustling to make more money

getting girls being happy noof fap

spirituality

biohacking no these things are merely

tools and tools without a proper

blueprint are useless any be thinking

well aren't my goals the blueprint yeah

sure our goals make x amount of money a

month attract a 10 out of 10 girl quit

our bad habits or addictions we're so

obsessed with these goals that we spend

our days desperately hunting for the

best information and motivation to get

us there but what if I told you it's

never been about the goals it's about

becoming he who can achieve them because

true self-improvement is the act of

moving from the current self towards the

ideal self the ideal self is not only

who you desire to be it is the version

of yourself required to achieve your

goals it possesses the exact traits

habits interests and beliefs that will

bring forth the life that you desire

deep down you see you are your current

self this is the identity you currently

hold that programs the subconscious

systems in your brain which make up

roughly 95% of your mind which means 95%

of your thoughts therefore 95% of your

actions therefore 95% of your life are

due to the subconscious these systems

are quite literally the silent architect

of your reality

every bad habit every failure every

self-doubt or hatred stems from the

current

self Kito ergosum I think therefore I am

there can only be one Captain steering

The Vessel of your mind therefore in

order to progress towards the ideal self

we must kill the current self and this

is easier said than done not only is the

current self armed with the systems of

our subconscious mind it is able to use

our own intellect against us it thinks

like you it sounds like you it knows

exactly how to press your buttons

because up until this point it has been

you and like anyone it will fight like

hell to ensure it is not destroyed so we

must prepare for battle no problem can

be solved from the same level of

Consciousness that created it in order

to combat the subconscious we need to

gain control over our conscious mind cut

out distractions from your life and if

there's anything you feel tempted to

keep in the picture recognize that that

feeling is stemming from the current

self be cautious of the activities that

result in instant pleasure or reward

your mind will attempt to use these to

sedate you and if there's anyone in your

life that pulls you away from your ideal

self remove them this may sound ruthless

because it is this is what's required to

win but when you do eventually consume

media be sure you're flooding your

conscious mind with highquality inputs

beneficial books podcasts and videos

will seep through into the subconscious

mind and help reprogram it but speaking

of the subconscious it's going to

surface thoughts and emotions that will

tempt us discourage us and distract us

therefore we must sharpen our sword of

Consciousness with a stone of

mindfulness meditation often paints this

picture in our minds of some wooy Monk

on a mountain but disregard any previous

Notions you've held meditation is the

ultimate form of cognitive training and

it is required for us to sharpen our

Consciousness in a world designed to

dull it into Oblivion it will instantly

begin to raise your awareness and allow

you to combat against the thoughts and

emotions the subconscious throws at you

because instead of identifying with them

and strengthening the current self you

will be able to notice and reject them

now I'm not going to lecture you on how

to do it properly but I will offer my

free guided Series in the

description to live is to suffer to

survive is to find some meaning in the

suffering to believe there won't be pain

regardless of the route you take would

be foolish there is pain from remaining

in the current self there is pain in

changing towards the ideal self the

problem is the pain of remaining the

same is subtle it creeps up on you day

after day year after year and Peaks only

later in life life when you look back

and realize you've wasted your

opportunities for better compared to the

pain of changing which is this instant

resistance you must push through

therefore the only way for you to

progress is to make the pain of not

changing greater than that of changing

this is where we can begin to Leverage

The subconscious in our favor you see

the subconscious mind doesn't know the

difference between real and imagined

it's why your heart rate increases

during an intense movie despite

consciously knowing it's fake so if we

can create an imagined scenario

convincing enough to cause the mind pain

it will react against it go to a sore or

online buy the nicest pen you can find

bu the nicest Journal that you can find

and create a vision of what your life

will look like if you don't change write

it down and make it as Vivid and

detailed as you possibly can it needs to

elicit an emotional response from you it

can't just be oh well things stay the

same because the current self is already

perfectly fine remaining there Describe

the life you'd live struggles you'd face

emotional turmoil you'd feel all because

you didn't change and write it as if

it's happening now and then read it

every day each time painting a vivid

image in your mind of what this looks

like let yourself feel the negative

emotions that Spawn from this

visualization this is going to increase

the perceived pain of staying the same

until it outweighs that of changing the

only way out is through the closer you

get to killing the current self the more

resistance you will feel you will face

the most temptation here as the mind

will throw every Hail Mary it can to get

you to back off and most people just

like me in the past do back off getting

comfortable with their progress so far

succumbing to the habits and letting the

current self take its place back on the

throne this part of the process will

turn many away but when the Mind gives

you resistance you must punish it by

doubling down on whatever it resists if

it's telling you to cut your work

session short add more work if you feel

the temptation to sleep in set your

alarm even earlier if it's tempting you

to hop off the treadmill at another mile

if it suggests Instagram over reading 10

pages read 20 Pages just as precious

metals are made pure by fire so will

your mind be now obviously this part is

Extreme it is not sustainable but it

doesn't have to be your mind will learn

that providing resistance only results

in more pain therefore in order to get

rid of the resistance the current self

would be destroyed for now this war is

infinite and as you evolve so will your

ideal self but you will grow stronger

and thus the resistance you face will

appear weaker and weaker but it is going

to take discipline and focus click the

video on the left to learn how to

achieve effortless discipline click the

video on the right to learn how to 10x

your focus or if you would like my

complete self-development protocol to

reprogram your mind check out mental

Mastery in the description below