I DISAPPEARED… NOW I’M BACK 😈

This discussion focuses on the challenge of regaining momentum after taking time off and offers insights to help. The core idea is to achieve a "psychotic level of momentum" in various aspects of life, which isn't just a daily burst but a sustained, high-intensity effort. For example, getting "jacked" involves consistently tracking protein intake, water consumption, sleep, gym workouts, lifting amounts, timing between sets, and active recovery. Similarly, making a million dollars requires constant work on one's business, focusing on marketing, sales, investing, and relentless effort. Such achievements are not due to luck or cheating but hard work, planning, reading, and execution. Another example is absorbing information. While peers might be distracted by social media, a person with high momentum would be constantly reading books, audiobooks during commutes or cardio, and actively seeking knowledge. This consistent pursuit of learning is what winners do. Maintaining good nutrition and diet also demands significant momentum. It involves pre-planning meals, preparing organic food, and even if it seems strange to others, understanding that this dedication is why one maintains health and fitness. This includes reading nutrition books, monitoring body fat, and considering supplements. In the context of "game" or "pickup," high momentum means regularly going out, interacting with many people, following up on contacts, and consistently engaging. This sustained effort is crucial whether one's goal is a serious relationship or simply frequent casual encounters. The natural question then arises: what happens when you take time off and lose this "psychotic momentum"? The answer is that it's actually fine and completely healthy. You won't always maintain that intense level of momentum in every area of life. However, it's crucial to have a realistic game plan for getting back on track. When you re-engage after a break, it's important to understand that you're emerging from what is essentially a "psychotrance" – a state of intense, almost crazy motivation. Returning to that state will be challenging and even painful. For instance, if you haven't trained in a while and try to lift the same weights you used to, it will feel weird, your muscles won't back you up, and you'll be incredibly sore. Similarly, after a break from reading, even twelve pages can feel like a marathon because your mind isn't accustomed to that level of focus. In business, returning from vacation to a full day of work can make you question your previous routine, feeling that life should be more relaxed. In "pickup," a break can make opening conversations with strangers feel awkward again, and past successes might even create a sense of complacency, making you think you're "past the game." If you're in something for the long haul, you need a fine-tuned process for easing back into it. For example, in "pickup," after a long break, one might start by committing to going out only twice a week and doing simple "opens" like just saying "hi" and then leaving. Even if you're experienced, starting small is vital because your mind will be struggling initially. The key is to gradually increase the intensity, much like in the gym. Instead of going too fast and risking burnout, which leads many to quit diets or exercise routines, you should aim for a few percent increase each day or week. This might mean an hour or two of effort this week, then three times next week, then four, and so on, taking it easy and allowing things to become natural. The goal is to "rig the game for yourself to win" by making the re-entry process manageable and progressive. This applies to diet as well, where you might start by making meals "a little bit healthier" each day. It's also essential not to "psych yourself out" by thinking that your past achievements were only possible for a "Superman." The truth is, the hardest part of momentum is the initial "lift-off," like an airplane taking off. Once you're in momentum, it's much easier—it's like cruising. When you're in that state, you're constantly winning, while others who aren't willing to put in the effort are left behind. Therefore, the message is twofold: 1. Develop a process to ease your way back into activities, avoiding overwhelming yourself. 2. Realize that the initial push to regain momentum is the most challenging part. Once you're back in the flow, life becomes good, easy, and fun. For those needing assistance in rebuilding momentum, boot camps are suggested as a valuable resource.