The 3 Most Powerful Habits I’ve Developed So Far In Life
Optimizing mind, body, soul, and work, these habits build all-round success and wellbeing
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“We first make our habits, then our habits make us.”
- John Dryden
We ALL know the power of habits — so I won’t waste your time rehashing it.
Instead, I’ll share the 3 most powerful habits I’ve ever built — in a quick “What, Why, How” framework to save you time.
Even if you build no other habit, these 3 alone will ensure a successful & happy life.
#1 — The Gateway Drug To Self-Improvement
1.1 — What?
Working out to build a strong, aesthetic, and athletic physique.
1.2 — Why?
- On the physical side — You’ll look great in any (or no) clothes. Optimal hormones. Max energy levels. Peak attention from the opposite sex. Respect from the get-go.
- On the mental side — It’ll work wonders for your self-esteem, confidence, discipline, work ethic, and positivity.
- Best of all? It blasts open the doors to all-around self-improvement — relationships, productivity, God, social skills, and earning wealth.
P.S. I’ve documented my entire journey from skinny and awkward to muscular and charismatic. If that sounds interesting, read it for free here.
1.3 — How?
- The Best Way: Join a gym. Start with one of the free Aesthetic Vault’s workout routines. Refer to the free Aesthetic Muscle-Building Guide for inspiration and guidance along your fitness journey.
- Good Way: Master working out at home with the free Full Home-Workout Guide. Start off with the free 15-Min-Bod routine.
- Okay Way: Work out 15 minutes daily 3–4x a week with the free 15-Min-Bod routine.
#2 — A Cliche But Still Ignored Superpower
2.1 — What?
Meditation, aka going deep within your Self — not “sitting and concentrating,” as pop gurus say.
2.2 — Why?
Meditation alters the very field of your mind & reality — its benefits are near-infinite.
- Physical benefits: Calmer, deeper voice. Erect posture. Precise words and actions. A powerful, indescribable aura.
- Mental benefits: Higher stress tolerance. Lower anxiety & depression. More peace. The ability to stay calm under pressure. Act, not react.
- Spiritual benefits: God — you’ll find your God and touch divine/cosmic consciousness. This leads to radically better life choices, actions, and words.
Meditation’s superpower doesn’t become apparent until you actually meditate! Then, it becomes a drug you can’t get enough of.
2.3 — How?
- The Best Way: Do a specialized meditation course — Vipassana is undisputedly #1. AOL’s Sahaj is #2. Both have worldwide centers — check here and here.
- Good Way: Enroll in regular meditation classes nearby — prefer offline > online.
- Okay Way: Start with guided meditations. Videos >> apps. Goenka ji’s Anapana, Bhanu Didi’s Sahaj, and Roy’s Kriya meditations are great.
#3 — The Quickest Habit on This List
3.1 — What?
Bullet journaling, aka faster journaling for busy, realistic, & practical folks.
3.2 — Why?
Bullet journaling is a deceptively simple habit with unbelievable long-term results.
- By structuring each day, it eliminates procrastination and decision fatigue.
- Through daily prioritization, it helps you internalize your priorities and get high-priority work done.
- The gratitude component helps you grow more thankful — and happier.
BJ isn’t an overnight-change habit — it’s a compounding habit that creates true alchemy over weeks, months, and years,
3.3 — How?
- The Best Way: Journal by hand with the 2-Minute Paperback Journal — or any other bullet journal you like. A regular notebook can work — but it won’t be as easy, quick, or efficient as the 2-Minute Bullet Journal.
P.S. Pen-and-paper journaling is scientifically proven to be more therapeutic and powerful than digital journaling.
To Learn More About the 2-Minute Bullet Journal, Click Here
- Good Way: Journal digitally with Notion using the free 2-Minute Bullet Journaling Template.
- Okay Way: When in a hurry, bullet-journal mentally, on a paper scrap, or with a note-taking app.
Before You Say, “Bah! These Habits Are Cliche”…
They’re cliche because they WORK — unlike the 2-minute feel-good hacks everywhere online.
Optimizing mind, body, work, and soul — these 3 habits ensure holistic self-improvement and success.
Don’t take my word for it — start them, and you’ll see for yourself.
Have any more questions/doubts regarding these habits? Reply to this article or shoot me a Twitter DM. I’ll be happy to help resolve them.
Godspeed and Regards,
Neeramitra Reddy
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