The Creator Journey

A simple strategy to create optimal routines:1. Write down all tasks2. Organize tasks into 2 categories - 1. Crucial and 2. Not Crucial3. Write down all times from waking to bedtime4. Fill in your non negotiables5. Fill in the rest of the tasks based on your knowledge of optimal placement of activities.

Our culture creates an environment that is optimal for mediocrity. This is NOT OKAY. It is not fun to live in mediocrity.

Your mind has immense power so direct your attention in accordance with your goals instead of allowing your thoughts to run wild.

Mediocrity is rampant in America whereas in Ancient Greece it was out of the ordinary.

Deep work is important but when you don't even have the discipline to say no to distractions so you can enter the flow state then deep work wont matter.

It is very common that people ask about my habits, routines, plans and goals. Whether this is going to the gym at 6 in the morning before school or not going to college, I have always used the tactic of being ignorant to what my plans are. But often times I have to reveal something eventually because if they are not satisfied with "I don't know what I will do after high school" then they will ask again in the future. I learned today that all they want is an entertaining story. So give them an entertaining story and talk about the unimportant details while hiding the important pieces. As long as they are entertained they will be satisfied with your answers.

Napoleon Hill's Law of Success in 16 Lessons teaches us that "failures allow their thoughts to run wild". He says that "self control is solely a matter of thought control". He also says that self control is a law of success and an essential trait for any man to have who is striving for success.

Mediocrity is not acceptable. It is time to change the culture around here. Our culture of mediocrity is no match to the Ancient Greeks and the Trojan's cultures.

All successful people have strong self control. "Self control is solely a matter of thought control." To develop strong self control, learn to control your thoughts.

I have been ashamed and embarrassed about my podcast and YouTube channel. When people would ask me what I am working on I would lie and never talk about my podcast or YouTube channel.Watch video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln1sC1s9WVA

This is the "dopamine free" version of the YouTube video called "Mediocrity is NOT Your Role Model"It is very frustrating not having any true role models in your life, but we must endure through these times.

Introversion is your greatest strength for self improvement, not your greatest weakness.Watch video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKfJF6fqI0A

To cure a YouTube addiction one must first change their identity, then use their imagination to come up with a trick. that works for them, to prevent them from going back on YouTube.Watch video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aVQfHquUB4

Be aware of when you are experiencing a spike in dopamine. Avoid spikes in dopamine immediately before or immediately after any given task. Purposefully cultivate a spike in dopamine while performing a task by stating the affirmation as follows: "I am doing this by choice and I am doing this because I love it."Watch video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmwUxMhqrcM

Switching to monthly updates on my progress towards my goals. I am focusing on my YouTube channel now. Check out episode 85 of The Personal Growth Project podcast. Be impeccable in the little things. Have a minimalist room, closet, and desk. Avoid a dopamine spike before and after doing hard things. Cultivate a dopamine spike while doing the hard thing.

This is the "dopamine free" version of the YouTube video called "The #1 Habit to EASILY Cure Your Internet Addiction"Tatami:https://www.amazon.com/MIINA-Japanese-Traditional-Mattress-mattres/dp/B0891N9J6Y/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=34O9ASQPPYT43&keywords=tatami%2Bmat&qid=1699789187&sprefix=tata%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-2-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1Straw mat:https://www.amazon.com/FABIDO-Handmade-Friendly-Meditation-Sitting/dp/B09QX58C3F/ref=sr_1_12_sspa?crid=39JZDJEA767AP&keywords=straw+mat&qid=1699789360&sprefix=straw+mTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascend.momentumWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesRadzinski/videosReading List: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/171332514-james-radzinskiorder=a&per_page=50&print=true&ref=nav_mybooks&sort=date_added&utf8=%E2%9C%93Show website: jamesradzinski.comFree gift: selfimprovementguidebook.com/getnow

This is the "dopamine free" version of the YouTube video called "The #1 habit stealing your time."Turn on the grayscale color filterDelete all of your non-tool apps. This includes youtube, social media, and games. A tool app would be the notes app or the calculator, which are purely tools.Delete all of your social media accounts altogether.Remove all apps from your home screen. Your home screen should be empty, so you must manually search for certain apps without distraction. This requires you to have a purpose whenever using your phone.Remove the suggested apps in the search bar when you swipe down to search.Turn off all notifications on your phone and keep your phone on do not disturb mode indefinitely.Make it so you have to click the power button to turn it on instead of it turning on automatically when you pick it up.Keep the phone in airplane mode and always power it off when not using it. Power off means going through the process of holding down the power button for a few seconds and sliding the shut-off button, do this every time.Keep the phone in the basement or somewhere far away from where you are most of the time.Break the habit of bringing your phone everywhere with you. You can do things on your own.Keep your phone out of your pocket if you need to bring it. Try and get someone else to hold it or put it in a bag. Remember to keep it powered off and on airplane mode.Eventually, get to the point where you only use your phone when you have a purpose.Keep making more changes as you learn more, but I have found from experience that these changes have the most significant impact.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascend.momentumWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesRadzinski/videosReading List: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/171332514-james-radzinskiorder=a&per_page=50&print=true&ref=nav_mybooks&sort=date_added&utf8=%E2%9C%93Show website: jamesradzinski.comFree gift: selfimprovementguidebook.com/getnow

I am focusing on YouTube now but posting the unedited audio on this podcast for people who are serious about self improvement and don't want the high dopamine edits.Check out episode 85 on The Personal Growth Project podcast where I am a featured guest speaker: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-personal-growth-project/id1601501420Get a mentor to have a shortcut to success.The book to read is called the laws of success in 16 lessons.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascend.momentumWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesRadzinski/videosReading List: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/171332514-james-radzinskiorder=a&per_page=50&print=true&ref=nav_mybooks&sort=date_added&utf8=%E2%9C%93Show website: jamesradzinski.comFree gift: selfimprovementguidebook.com/getnow

This is the "dopamine free" version of the YouTube video called "The #1 reason keeping you afraid of the gym."Description:Go on the notes app on your phone and copy and paste this workout routine into a new document called "Gym":KEY:*=Alternate every other sessionAMRAP=As Many Reps As PossibleEverything 3 (sets)*8-12 (reps) unless otherwise statedDo as much weight as you can to fail after 8-12 repsPush - Chest, shoulders, triceps*Flat/Incline Barbell bench*Flat/Incline Dumbbell bench (do opposite incline setting as barbell bench)Dumbbell Skull crushers*Barbell/Dumbbell Shoulder pressTricep PushdownsLateral raiseDips 3*AMRAPChest flysPull - Back, Traps, BicepsPull-ups 3*AMRAPDeadliftSeated cable rowLat pull-downsEZ bar/dumbbell Bicep curlsBarbell rowShrugsFarmers Walk 3* a set distance of your choiceLegs - Legs, Glutes, and AbsSquatsLeg pressLeg extensionCalf raisesSitups (I prefer on a situp bench)Hanging knee to chestHamstring curlsDon't forget to write down the weight that you use so you don't forget itTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascend.momentumWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesRadzinski/videosReading List: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/171332514-james-radzinskiorder=a&per_page=50&print=true&ref=nav_mybooks&sort=date_added&utf8=%E2%9C%93Show website: jamesradzinski.comFree gift: selfimprovementguidebook.com/getnow

The first step to self improvement is the build discipline. There are many ways to build discipline. When first starting to build your disciple it is best to use the simplest method. This method does not require any extra time investment, in fact you are already investing the time into it. It is just a matter of turning the dial.In todays episode you will learn the simplest secret to building discipline: Cold showers.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascend.momentumWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesRadzinski/videosReading List: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/171332514-james-radzinskiorder=a&per_page=50&print=true&ref=nav_mybooks&sort=date_added&utf8=%E2%9C%93Show website: jamesradzinski.comFree gift: selfimprovementguidebook.com/getnow

New season with weekly episodes every Friday at 12 am central time. Here I am documenting my journey escaping the rat race and sharing all of the lessons and principles I learn along the way.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascend.momentumWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesRadzinski/videosReading List: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/171332514-james-radzinskiorder=a&per_page=50&print=true&ref=nav_mybooks&sort=date_added&utf8=%E2%9C%93Show website: jamesradzinski.comFree gift: selfimprovementguidebook.com/getnow

This is the last daily upload for the foreseeable future. I am switching things up and starting fresh with season 2 and the trailer will drop 11/9/23 so stay tuned for weekly uploads every Friday.One final lesson for season 1:As a 'wantrapreneur', all you have to do to become an entrepreneur is put an offer of and have some way to receive payments.Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ascend.momentum Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AscendMomentum/videosShow website: jamesradzinski.comBook Your Coaching Call Today: https://ascendmomentum.simplybook.me/v2/#book

Todays lessons:Be flexible with your plans and be able to pivot often and easilyWhen producing content, mass low quality videos are good until your skill plateaus. Then you must change courseBe careful with what you attach to your identity

Todays lessons:Just focus on the present, don't worry about the past or futureIt is okay to have off days, accept itPivot often and easily

Todays lessons:Choose the most abundant worldviewDiscover your limiting beliefsDestroy your limiting beliefs

Todays lessons:Be careful with your identityRead Reality TransurfingLearning will set you free

Todays lessons:Ignore the resistanceThere is a down side to breaking freeYou may feel like a lone sheep

Todays lessons:Focus on the physical side of things as well as the mentalWrite your definite purpose and keep it in your pocketExpand your worldview

Todays lessons:Look around you and be aware of where you are headedLearn about what to do to move forwardFigure out where you are lacking and fix it

Todays lessons:The system is designed to keep you trapped through your mindHeal after being exposed to the conditioning by reading, meditating and being in solitude in natureDevelop your second bodies virtual senses

Todays lessons:To change your life, start by changing your thoughtsWrite your goal on a card and keep it in your pocketYou are the only one who can do it, no one can do it for you

Todays lessons:You are still moving towards your goals despite 'off days'Obsess over something beneficial to youBreak free from the matrix by breaking your worldview

Todays lessons:It takes time to shape your realityLearn about your limiting beliefs then destroy themJust keep going

Todays lessons:Topple your fear of deathFocus on spirituality to heal yourselfNobody truly knows whether they will be successful or not until they are

Todays lessons:Follow the core 3Develop your second bodyIts time to take charge of our own destiny and live our lives

Todays lessons:Reconnect with natureDo not become complacentFollow a routine during your meditations

Todays lessons:The school system is killing youYou are only limited by your own limitations that your createYour higher self is waiting for you

Todays lessons:There are different colors for the different focus levelsCreate extreme goalsJoin the most exclusive school in the universe through focus 27

Todays lessons:Break free from the most advanced factory in AmericaManage your schedule and use a creative method to optimize itControl your attention

Todays Lessons:Although no-one can see you doing the inner work, it is much more impactful on your lifePractice consistently to brute force your way to successThe journey of transformation is way more rewarding than the journey of accomplishment

Todays lessons:Spirituality is the foundationRadical change produces radical resultsFocus on one aspect of your life at a time

Todays lessons:Your reality is a reflection of your thoughtsControl your thoughts and you control your destinyYou have the right to choose yourself

Todays lessons:Meditation is an extremely valuable exercise to do the inner workUse the energy conversion box to clean your mindFocus on the messenger and not the message

Todays lessons:Control your thoughts to control realityIt just requires everyday effort and patienceRewire your worldview to correlate with the life you want to live

Todays lessons:The majority don't graduate from a system of oppression, go your own wayControl your thoughts to control your realityBe reflective

Todays lessons:Fix your work weekDiscover the next step by readingSave your time

Todays lessons:Listen to your heartDiscover the truth through readingYou choose whether you make it or not

Todays lessons:Gain over gapQuality over quantityWanting over needing

Todays lessons:Find what is oppressing youLive in the 20%Focus on the task at hand

Todays lessons:Shed your identity and take on a 10x oneJust start and figure it out along the wayRead to increase your knowledge