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Book 1: Armani Archives - Unlock Your Mindset & Creativity

Having a lack of confidence is a tough feeling. All your moves feel weighed down & you feel a lack of spirit. Life is a lot difficult when you feel low self-worth. But luckily, confidence is

• Language: English
• Publisher: Armani Talks
• Release date: Apr 17, 2024
• ISBN: 9798869031976

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What is Confidence?

The term confidence has been thrown around a lot.

But what is it?

Is it a person who is charismatic?

A person who is well liked?

Someone who is just happy?

Well after years & years of thinking about this, I have finally come to a realization.

'What did you realize?'

Confidence is when you just stop giving a fuck.

The Journey that Sparked this Epiphany

A few years ago, I was going thru my rock bottom moment:

The girl that I was supposed to get engaged with & I decided to call it quits.

I had gotten scammed out of 2,500$ for my first business deal.

Was getting sued after a car accident.

By the way, did I mention I totaled my car?

The totaled car led me to spending a lot of time at home.

Most of my days included watching battle rap, drinking, eating like a pig & knocking out.

Rinse & repeat.

I was starting to feel super depressed.

All the days began to blend together.

Life began to seem pointless.

Was this how my life was going to be?

Did I seal my fate?

Is this it?

It was on my 25th birthday that something BIG had happened.

I remembered I looked into the mirror one day, disgusted by what I saw.

A fat, dirty, sad looking loser.

At that exact moment, I realized that I was counting myself out too soon.

This couldn't possibly be it.

And I had to make sure of it.

It was time to begin a new journey.

A journey that would not be easy.

But a journey that would hopefully be worth it.

It was time to level up.

Level Up Mentality

I spend the next few months putting in work!

Rejoined Toastmasters.

Went to the gym consistently.

Read books.

Forced myself to go to social events.

Picked up new hobbies.

Day in & day out, it was all about small incremental progress.

Every day became a day to improve & out do my prior day self.

I didn't notice any difference because I was so caught up in the moment.

But the skills that I was investing in were soon starting to pile up.

Although I had not noticed it at the time, life really did begin changing.

'Began changing how?'

I felt more confident.

'Really? Just from leveling up?'

Yes.

Just from leveling up.

Why Self Improvement Leads to Confidence

The beauty about the self-improvement journey is that it allows you to become best friends with yourself.

Just like myself, many others began their self-improvement journey from their rock bottom moment.

The emotional pain they felt forced them to make significant life changes.

But once the journey begins? Life changes.

You create a north star for your life.

You overcome conflicts that your past self-deemed impossible.

Your mind & heart come together in harmony.

When that happens, you no longer care about other people opinions that much.

You no longer give a fuck.

Your main concern is leveling up, and everything else soon becomes noise.

Once that transition occurs, something magical happens.

You are now more well-liked by your peers.

Who would have imagined, right?

But it makes sense.

Humans like competent humans.

The fact that you are leveling up past your comfort zone makes you much more than competent.

It makes you valuable.

Now you no longer need others.

They NEED you.

And that is when you unlock confidence.

Are you Confident?

'To be honest bro, no. I'm not confident.'

Okay, that's fine.

Acknowledgement starts your journey in the first place.

Now one is born onto this planet confident.

It is exercised onto our existence.

If you're not confident, fine.

But make sure you do something about it!!!

I challenge you to begin your level up journey.

Become confident & no longer give a fuck about what others think of you.

With that being said, what moves you are making to become valuable?

Investing in a skill, creating something, giving back?

Whatever you choose, just be sure to go all in.

Your glory awaits.

The Journey to Thick Skin

‘Am I thick-skinned?’

Nah you are thin skinned.

‘Well, what the hell do you know?’

Point proven.

Tsk Tsk

Such a big problem in today’s society.

So many thin-skinned clowns walking around getting offended by every last thing.

What happened?

Our species has fought battles, saved lives, and overcame so many conflicts thrown their way.

Then why are so many people thin-skinned now?

Hm.....

I know why!

Coddling.

Misguided use of technology.

Misperception on what to focus on.

Mainstream media telling us to be offended by everything.

Those are just a few reasons why.

'How do you know?'

Because I used to be thin-skinned.

Very thin skinned.

'Really?'

Ya.

Picture a shy, skinny, wimpy little tittyboy.

'Okay..'

Well, that was me.

I was very self-conscious.

Anytime I wanted to talk to someone, I would be a nervous wreck.

Social interactions felt like mission impossible.

Question for you

Don’t lie to me now.

Have you ever had that moment where you were blasted with anxiety while talking to someone?

*take a few seconds to recall a moment like this*

Let me guess.

You were extra jerky with your body language.

Voice became softer.

Activated bobblehead mode by agreeing to every point.

You avoided eye contact.

‘Wowzers! I remember a few interactions that I had like that!’

Well, guess what?

That was my LIFE.

I was a squirmy nervous mess.

Embarrassing moment

Now I am going to tell you a quick little story.

Pretty beta of me, but who cares.

The year was 2008.

I was in 11th grade.

There was this cutie in my Social Studies class.

Her name was Sarah.

I had a huge crush on her.

She had long black hair, nice style & had a sense of humor.

You know what was the best part?

'What?'

She was Bengali, just like me.

I sat right behind her in class.

Had many opportunities to strike up a conversation.

But the only problem was that I was too shy.

A lot of my homeboys would clown me because they knew I liked her, but would never utter a word.

'Bro... Armani... please ... We beg you! Just say one word to her. Sarah told Ryan that she thinks you are cute.'

Wait, forreal?

'Yessir.'

They were not joking. Ryan confirmed that she did indeed have a crush on me as well.

This was amazing!

If that is the case, hell ya I will talk to her.

Now the only question is, what do I say?

Class is in session

The next day, I was pretty hyped.

There was a huge list of topics that I had planned out in my head.

All I had to do was tap her on the shoulder and let the convo flow.

*class bell rings*

Sarah came & sat down.

Well here it goes...

*taps shoulder*

*she turns around*

'Whatsup Arman?'

Uh.........

'Is everything okay?'

Uh, yes. Um.. how ... um are you?

'I am doing well, you?'

I am doing well too. Okay well great talking to you.

*Sarah gives me a creeped out look and turns back around*

'That's it??'

Ya.

That was it.

Not sure what happened to me.

But I had planned out the conversation so much in my head, that when the moment arrived, I froze like a little bitch.

My body language was off, voice became jittery, avoided eye contact. Yes. All this happened in only 15-20 seconds of 'conversation.'

Needless to say, Sarah probably thought I was some wierdo.

And you know what's sad about all of this?

'What?'

I spent YEARS like this.

Life was soo hard.

Every interaction was getting harder.

But you know what was strange?

I wasn’t really a bad communicator……when I spoke to people that I was comfortable with.

For example, family members and close friends really got a peek into my personality.

Everyone that I was comfortable with saw a humble, laid back, funny kid.

But the rest of the world considered me a squirmy fuck.

What to do?

Hm…

Who should I ask?

How about someone older?

Aha!

Have the perfect person in min.

My Grandpa

I went up to my grandpa that day after the entire debacle with Sarah.

Grandpa, I have a question.

'I may have an answer. Shoot.'

Well, every time I want to talk to a new person, I become a nervous wreck. I just freeze. Not sure why.

‘Ah I see. I know what your issue is. You are a thin-skinned fuck, grandson.’

Huh?

‘You have thin skin. You care about other people’s opinions. That is why you keep freezing up.’

So what do I do?

‘I am going to give you the same advice that my grandpa gave me when I was your age. Ready?'

Yessir.

'You need to rack up more conflicts by adding a vision to your life. Right now, you are aimless.’

What? What the hell is that going to do for my jerky movements?

‘Watch your mouth grandson. Let me explain. You care about the opinions of others. And the reason you care is because you have no vision. You are not fighting for a big goal. So instead of thinking big picture, you continue to focus on the small picture. An example of the small picture is caring about opinions of people who do not really care about you.'

Yea. You’re speaking facts so far.

‘So you need to have a life goal. And you need to chase that goal for your whole life.'

Entire life?

'Yes. Throughout your journey, you will come across many conflicts. These conflicts will strengthen your armor. By going on a journey to your vision, you end up going on a journey to thick skin as well. Only then, approval will be a non-factor in your life. You will see your jerky movements begin to melt away.’

The journey to the thick skin, huh?

Brilliant!!!

What breathtaking advice. He hit the nail on the head.

Ephiphany

My grandpa was 100 % right for a reason.

I was a visionless shithead during that time.

I thought my purpose for life was to design ways to be liked.

Thought the world was watching my every move.

Wrong.

They did not care.

They were only watching their moves all along.

‘So what is your ultimate vision?’

I do not discuss my vision too much on Twitter.

But I will discuss my vision with anyone that is reading this email.

My ultimate goal is to leave a legacy that showed that you can use positivity to entertain & enlighten. I want my work to help change a life or 2. Then ArmaniTalks will all be worth it. The more changed lives for the best, the better.

That is what I want to be known for before I take my last breath.

Which may be why you guys see me use slang & curse words every now and then.

I have a simple and gritty storytelling voice.

I use my authentic voice to encapsulate practical & uplifting advice that can hopefully change some perspectives.

An altered perspective geared in the right direction can change a life forever.

And that is what drives me.

I am an engineer.

We design things.

So I design my tweets in a format to enhance value.

I feel nothing but joy when I get DMs from my loyal fans saying how one of my tweets allowed them to focus on the bigger picture vs. getting caught up on low-level bullshit.

Once I used my Grandpa’s advice, I can confidently tell you that opinions no longer bug me.

Throughout my journey for the past 10 years, I have had a lot of battles like my grandpa warned me about.

Conflict after conflict.

I was backstabbed by family members, exes, friends throughout my journey (will cover extensive stories in future emails.)

But after each conflict, I rose.

I learned.

I grew.

I strengthened.

No challenge was too big.

I was unstoppable all along.

What can you learn from this?

What is your life purpose?

‘Uh… beats me.’

Fool!

You must aim to discover your life purpose at once.

That is the purpose of the story my friend.

It really is that simple.

You NEED a north star for your life.

Otherwise, you will be pulled in ALL directions.

You will be confused on what to place importance on and what not to place importance on.

You know what does not matter at all in the long run?

‘What?’

Other people’s opinions.

They don’t mean shit homie.

Especially when you have your eyes on crafting a legacy.

‘Makes sense. Where do I begin? No clue how to start.’

Excellent question.

Here is what you need to do

I'll be honest. I had no clue where to start either.

And that is exactly the point.

Your vision is not born.

Your vision is crafted from your experiences in life.

So now there will be 2 options.

My younger readers who are still in college or just graduated & have no clue, read A & ignore B for now.

The older readers who have had more experiences with the real world & just need some direction, read B.

A) You are coming out of college. You have 0 experience with the real world.

For these next few years, just rack up your experiences with life.

Do things that make you uncomfortable.

That is how you mature.

If you want to stay in a 40 hr week role, do that to the best of your abilities. Take up any challenges that will allow you to move up in the company.

If you want to explore business, then go for it. It will be a bumpy ride & you will find yourself lost in the beginning stages. But continue anyways.

Spend a few years racking up experiences, introspect & learn lessons from those experiences and grow.

Only once you have done that, you can move to step B.

B) So you have racked up a bunch of life experiences. You are a few years in the real world. You have taken multiple L's & have dusted yourself off to rise each time.

Great.

Here is how you can go about structuring your vision.

1. I would recommend starting off on a higher level.

Think BIG.

Think Legacy.

‘Oh so generate 10,000$ monthly for my Shopify store.’

No no no my friend.

People ain’t going to remember your Shopify store once you die.

Tons of people around the planet have a Shopify store.

Think BIGGER.

What do you want to be known for when you die?

Take some time to brainstorm.

Once you have gotten that, then break it down into lower level visions.

For example:

My vision was to leave a positive legacy thru entertainment & enlightenment.

My small visions were :

- Become the best engineer to get logical details.

- Become the best artist to become a creative monster.

- Become the best storyteller & speaker I can be.

- Become a genius in terms of emotional & social intelligence.

Striving towards those small goals have allowed me to gain plenty of experience & knowledge.

Therefore, all those small visions are helping me reach my larger vision.

So start BIG, then break it down.

‘Whoa.. that’s so much easier.’

Exactly.

MOST IMPORTANT PART

Not sure if you have noticed...

But I have been sharing my story with all of you so far.

Every day on Twitter, I write down who I record past experiences, advice & goals for the future to keep myself on track.

Guess what?

'What??'

It is time for you to share your story.

Begin writing and chronicling your journey as you chase your big vision.

Twitter journal or another journal format is fine.

But write it down!!!

This is a crucial step.

Writing stuff down helps you to keep your eyes on the right target at ALL times.

Time is now my friends

If you have the gall to say that you do not have a vision, then you go back to watching Netlfix while munching on pizza, you must unsubscribe.

Because you see?

In this side of the world, we only level up.

And we can never level up if our skin is thin.

We need to become battle-tested.

Society is raising a lot of bitch-made clowns lately.

Too much coddling for my liking.

But we don’t do that here.

Tough love or no love.

Ain’t no one babying you OG.

Therefore, we will force our own growth.

It is time.

The world does not know that we are going to unleash our best selves.

We are the warriors of today's generation.

Completely fucking unstoppable.

We are all in it together.

The greatest story that was ever written

There will come a time when you read back on your chapters.

You will read back on these chapters when you have reached your goal.

Then you will pass your chapters on to the next generation.

Your words & experiences will craft the warriors of the future.

Then there will come a day when you have aged.

You will be on your deathbed.

No escaping that.

But you will not be scared or upset.

You will feel joy.

You will know that you controlled your life all along.

You will know that you did the best you could.

You will know that you made an impact.

You know that your life changed other lives for the best.

You will die a legend.

Beautiful.

Working with your Back Against the Wall

You work the best when your back is against the wall. You waste so much time because you don't have any deadlines or pressure.

So create your own deadlines & pressure.

Put your back against the wall.

It's either win or your darkest fears come true.

Now pick.

'Now why would I want to scare myself??'

So you can increase your productivity.

'Why don't I inspire for change, instead?'

Why don't you do both?

'Huh??'

Let me explain....

Humans are more motivated by avoiding pain than seeking pleasure. The human brain is wired that way.

'Well, that sucks.'

No, it doesn't. This knowledge can be used to skyrocket your growth.

The reason you're slacking is because you move forward....while walking. We want to get you RUNNING.

You run when you have fear in you. Which is why many people produce their best work when their back is against the wall. It's either do or their worst fears become true.

This leads you to set deadlines.

Deadlines become a by-product of clarity.

And clarity is often a by-product of pressure.

When you have pressure, you start seeing more black and white.

It's either do or don't.

There is no half-assing it...

But pressure is great for the human brain because it makes you think on higher thought patterns.

Higher thought patterns = CREATIVITY

You create at a God-like level that you simply can't fathom when you're in the comfort zone.

So strategically scare yourself.

Make it win or bust.

Highlight all the worst things that will come true if you don't get the job done. THEN clarify what you will get when you DO get the job done.

Leverage fear & inspiration.

Hypnotize Yourself

I'm sure you have heard the word 'Hypnosis' before.

And when you picture the word, you probably see some creepy old man swinging a watch in front of you reciting:

'You are getting verrryyyy sleepy.'

Accurate?

Point is, we all have our unique interpretations of hypnosis.

And unfortunately, most interpretations are highly inaccurate.

On TV, you typically see a hypnotist as someone who is sinister & is playing with human behaviors.

But in reality, you are not given the full picture.

Let's break down hypnosis.

In simple terms:

Hypnosis is when the brain is highly susceptible to suggestions.

This typically happens in many ways.

One way is thru intense focus.

Remember the situation with the hypnotist swinging the watch in the beginning of the email?

It's not the watch that makes you hypnotized.

It's your intense focus on the watch that makes you hypnotized.

Whenever you have a laser like focus on something, you are put in a trance like state which makes your mind more open to suggestions.

Storytelling is a form of hypnosis.

A good storyteller will seamlessly create mental movies which will cause the recipient to be in a trance like state.

But let's go deeper.

Let's say you want to hypnotize yourself, what do you do?

Well, it's a matter of walking down memory lane.

'Why memory lane?'

It's because your inner child holds the answers.

Up to the age of ~7 years old, your subconscious mind is like a sponge.

You absorb everything around you.

This is because your brain is operating in Theta Waves. Theta waves is when your brain is highly open to suggestions (more on this shortly.)

That is why the programs that you download during your childhood plays a major role in your adulthood.

'Why isn't it easy for my brain to absorb later in life?'

It's because your brain waves change as you mature.

The 4 Important Types of Brain Waves for an Adult:

-Beta: Consciousness

-Alpha: Relaxed

-Delta: Sleeping

-Theta - When you are waking up or going to sleep.

As I mentioned, around the age of ~7, your brain is operating in the Theta waves.

That is when your brain is most receptive to suggestions!!

Notice something from my Brain Waves list?

As an adult, you are in the theta state TWO times in the day.

When you are waking up or going to sleep.

That is when your brain is highly open for suggestions.

Aka: Hypnosis.

'Wait really?'

Yes!!

As you are waking up, you are still in a dream like state. And as you are about to go to sleep, you are about to enter a dream like state.

That is your opportunity to HYPNOTIZE YOURSELF.

Remember this.

Your current reality is a projection of your subconscious mind.

Your conscious mind can try to make all the changes it wants, but unless your subconscious mind complies, it will be tough.

The point of hypnotizing yourself is to you make your subconscious mind comply.

During those 2 times in the day:

-Visualize your future self. Use your imagination.

or

-Record yourself saying a bunch of affirmations that suit your life. And listen to it daily as you wake up or are about to go to sleep.

Affirmation is ( I + am + desired state)

Example: I am confident.

or

-You can also go on YouTube & hear already recorded affirmations.

The average bubba starts their morning & ends their night with checking their phone.

During the 2 times they can hypnotize themselves & rewire their mind, they choose to waste it.

Don't be like them.

Be different.

Anyways, there was a lot of info in this email so let me give you a quick recap.

1. Hypnosis = Trance like state where your brain is open to suggestions.

2. Hypnosis is best during the theta brain waves.

3. You have theta brain waves when you wake up & as you go to sleep.

2 opportunities throughout the day champ.

Use them wisely.

Outrage Culture

One of the best ways to get to know someone's internal world is by looking at their social media.

Their social media is a platform where they have complete power.

They get to make the rules & shed their real-life opinions.

So the question is, what are they saying?

If you follow a ton of people on social media, you'll notice its mainly negative.

They pretty much use Twitter as a diary where they cry and act like the world is ending.

Not sure how you found this email list, but if it was from my Twitter, understand that we are the minority.

In the Universe of Twitter, our self-improvement niche is simply a moon.

But the other planets?

Solar systems?

Galaxies?

Trolls, whiners & victims.

I have ArmaniTalks Twttier & I have a personal one where I use to catch up with a few old friends.

And every time I log into my personal account, it seems like they are upset by something.

'Can't believe Trump tweeted that today.'

'We live in such a racist world.'

'I am so oppressed.'

Blah blah blah.

All tweets talking about others.

They routinely take the bait of the latest sensationalist headline the mainstream media throws out & are too unaware to even tell.

All tweets being written out & subtly reprogramming their subconscious mind.

And that polluted subconscious mind jades their conscious thoughts.

That's why we live in the outrage culture.

Negativity is nowadays able to spread at scale.

In this email list, I keep it real.

Want to drop some reality for you.

There's the wind & the sailor.

The sailor riding his ship along a smooth sea.

Out of nowhere, the clouds get dark & the the rain starts pouring in.

Wind, lightning & a whole lot of waves.

The sailor is losing control of the ship!

But now is 100% locked in because he knows losing control will be the end of his life.

He focuses, gets back control & maneuvers around the waves.

Soon enough, the waves die off & he gets back on track.

The wind is the external world.

The sailor is you.

The external world will never be predictable.

It's always going to have an element of surprise.

Sometimes, the surprise will favor you.

Sometimes, it will not.

But ultimately, you need to take care of business anyways.

I say all that to say this.

You need to focus on your focus.

Not sure if you are aware.

But the world is being designed to capture your attention.

The mainstream media designs shock headlines to get you to react & reel you in like a fish.

Marketing companies point out your pain points to get you to buy.

And most showcase the best part of their lives to feel a sense of fulfillment unknowingly (or knowingly) sparking some hidden jealousy from you.

If you are going to take the bait each time & react, then the winds control you.

If you are unphased by the winds & use it as an opportunity to become a better sailor, then you will grow.

The world lacks skilled sailors.

So become one.

Don't be the person whining about shit that doesn't have an impact on their life.

Rather, work towards something.

Success is defined as having an idea of where your're going and making incremental progress everyday.

So make the progress.

While everyone is caught up in the noise, build your legacy.

The small wins will add up.

And soon, you'll have a big win that will have the world thinking that you were an 'overnight success.'

The Birth of a Winner

1. Spends years just existing.

2. Goes thru some traumatic event.

3. Struggles.

4. Breaks from within.

5. Introspects & rebuilds.

Time elapses..

6. The Phoenix rises from the Ashes.

The Winner is Born.

Amazing.

'You mean a winner spent years as a nobody?'

Hell yea. Being a winner is earned, not gifted. Every winner has a story. But the pattern goes something like.....

1. Spends years just existing.

At this stage, the person is a nobody. Just waking up & showing up to life. They don't fight for anything. They are just an aimless bag floating in the wind.

2. Goes thru some traumatic event.

But one day... something changes. The nobody gets punched by the real world. Something traumatic happened out of the blue moon. They never expected this. What is this pain?

3. Struggles.

The nobody has no clue how to deal with these internal demons. The trauma is getting the best of them. Nightmares, racing thoughts, paranoia. Is this how life is going to be....forever? This feels like hell.

4. Breaks from within.

One day, the nobody snaps. The internal pressure is too much. They turn to the bottle, bong or some other kind of vice. Anything to distract them self from reality.

5. Introspects & rebuilds.

After weeks, months or even years of going in the downward spiral, the nobody realizes it's time for a change. No more running away from the pain. Now it's time to run towards it. They will use the pain to construct rather than destruct.

Time elapses..

The nobody takes it day by day. They do not rush the process. But rather they work with a refined sense of urgency. Day in & day out... they get just a little bit better.

6. The Phoenix rises from the Ashes.

Things are different now. The nobody is unrecognizable.

-Better physique.

-Stronger mind.

-Calm demeanor.

Who is this battle-tested individual? Is this a winner? It sure is... The Phoenix has been reborn. The winner has arrived.

Every winner has seen stuff that you only see in your nightmares. When you see someone winning, don't be so quick to rule it off as privilege. You don't know their story.

You don't know what they have been thru.

But one day, you may. You also may be faced with your own trauma that calls for you to 10x yourself.

Till then, recondition your perception towards success. Be curious rather than doubtful.

And if you are struggling right now, know that you can also go from a nobody to a winner. Don't count yourself out yet.

Instead, prep your mind for your Hero's Journey.

Be brave & go get what's yours.

How to Level Up 🌎 🚀

'You ever feel empty bro?'

Ya, I have.

'Any idea why?'

Ya... too much time.

'Wait a minute! You always say time is your most precious currency. Isn't having a lot of it a good idea?'

Nah, the exact opposite.

Here is the thing, my friend. Time is by far your most precious currency on this planet. A lost second is one that is never returned. However, there is a catch.

'Which is?'

You must make the most of your time. You see, wasting your time on the wrong people & events is awful.

But wasting your time doing nothing? That's soul-crushing.

'Damn, so what do I do to change that?'

You begin a journey.

'What kind of journey?'

You begin the journey to level up.

'Hm... I'm with you, can you explain a little bit further?'

Sure... let me share with you a few of the principles behind the level up mentality.

What is leveling up?

Leveling up is pretty much self-improvement on steroids.

I've never been a big fan of the wording 'self-improvement' because it seems too logical.

Level up feels like a game, much more fun.

Your MAIN goal in leveling up is to be better than you were yesterday.

That is the level up mantra.. 'Out do you prior day self.'

'For how long?'

Forever.

Grit

'Wait a minute bucko!! I am doing this forever??'

Yep. You are going on a competition with your prior day self for the rest of your life.

'Damn that sounds like a mighty commitment.'

It is.

'So what exactly am I leveling up?'

Well, that depends on your life.

But I want to give you my Tree formula so you can apply the framework to your life.

The Tree formula will allow you to lead a very balanced life that will optimize happiness.

Look at dat Tree Doe'

The tree formula is very simple, you have a trunk + branches.

Kapishe?

'Yezzir.'

Well, the trunk is your main life goal. The branches are the different elements of your life to complement your life goal.

So let me give you an example.

My trunk:

Be the best storyteller that I can be. By doing this, I am able to use my life experiences to get to know myself better plus, entertain & enlighten the planet along the way.

Side Note: It is okay for your vision to evolve as you mature. A vision is not created, it is refined.

I realize the best way to reach this goal is by working on my writing & speaking skills.

So what do I do?

I created a Twitter & Email list to enhance my writing. And I joined a Toastmaster & work on my Podcast to enhance my speaking.

Simple & to the point.

'Nice that's efficient! What about the branches?'

Now the branches are the other elements of your life that keep you grounded & allow you to perform more efficiently for your trunk.

These factors are crucial for happiness.

A few suggested branches to hit are: emotional, spiritual, mental, social realms.

My branches:

Emotional: I level up my emotional intelligence, practice perspective shifting.

Social: Hang out with friends & family.

Physical: Workout, play basketball.

Mental: I read, meditate, visualize.

Spiritual: I am the own philosopher for my life.

These are a few samples. Decide your branches to keep you grounded as well.

'I see what you're saying, but do we really need the branches?'

Yes.

And here's why...

What Makes Leveling Up Different

I have seen many people chase their vision to a point where they lose touch with reality. They begin to neglect ALL other facets of their life.

I mean they began neglecting their friends, parents, responsibilities & a whole bunch of other stuff.

That does not sound like changing your life for the best.

Heck.. it sounds like your life is going down a shithole if you ask me.

The branches in my formula allow you to stay centered as you rise to the top while chasing your vision.

You think I'd be living my best life if I'm spending all day writing & speaking up a storm?

'Fuck no.'

Exactly.

Remember, we are going for the FULL picture, not just focusing on one pixel.

Make sense?

'Yessir.'

Here's How to Tackle Your Journey

'So before you keep going bro.. Tree & branches. Doesn't that sound like too many things to tackle on at once?'

Yes.

So you will not do them all at once.

'Huh?'

Let me explain.

One unique thing about the level up life is that you begin having a sense of direction.

The reason that many people quit on their business is because they ONLY focus on their business. They have nothing else to fall back on.

But the people who have adopted the level up lifestyle?

Exact opposite.

We have PLENTY of things to fall back on.

I don't always like writing. So rather than sitting on my ass & doing nothing, I hit up some old friends & hang out.

I leveled up my social branch for the day.

Some days, I have more energy than other days, so what do I do?

I go to the gym, do some writing, hang out with a friend or 2 & visualize.

So I hit my trunk of writing. And I hit my physique, social, mental branches.

You get the point.

Bottom line is this, your goal is to hit ATLEAST your trunk or branches daily.

Otherwise, you did not beat your prior day self in any way.

'Oh I see now!'

The Power of Consistency

To be honest, you literally have everything you need to begin.

After reading this, identify your trunk (life mission) & identify your branches (complementing parts to enhance your life).

'Wow that's it? Sounds easy to me!'

Not quite.

See filling out the tree formula may be easy, sure. But sticking to it? That's what separates the winners from the losers.

I am not joking when I say that the Level Up mentality is a lifestyle.

You literally have to do it for the rest of your life.

'Why can't I take a break?'

Because you fucked up the exponential gains.

'Huh?'

If you do something for 4 days straight & take a break on the 5th day, then you have set yourself back from exponential gains. You have zeroed out.

But if you keep going day in & day out, you know what happens?

'What?'

MOMENTUM.

That's what you are chasing.

Once you have momentum on your side, you are unable to stop even if you wanted to.

You start reaching a new level of happiness, confidence, peace, growth that you never knew you had.

Remember in the beginning of this email how you were asking me if I felt empty?

'Ya.'

I used to, yes. But now? Not at all. I feel more alive than ever.

I have been staying consistent with my level up journey for a few months now, and I can say that my life has changed for the best.

Final Tool to Solidify your Journey

The reason I started the ArmaniTalks brand was to hold myself accountable for leveling up.

So I started an online journal to make sure that I am making progress in all facets of my life.

But out of nowhere, several people started finding the page. Now