My First Million

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Dec 8, 2025
Explore the transformative power of systems over feelings to achieve your goals. Discover the impact of reminders and accountability in personal change. Dive into Shaan's experience as a high school basketball coach, focusing on repetition and clarity to enhance player performance. Learn to craft memorable slogans that stick and the importance of honest feedback from peers. Lastly, reflect on the evolution of work and the significance of video in today's content-driven world.
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Systems Beat Willpower

  • Systems override daily feelings and make outcomes predictable.
  • Sam Parr says change happens when you build repeatable systems that ignore how you feel in the moment.
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Repeat Reminders, Not New Inputs

  • Use reminders to repeatedly surface lessons you already know instead of consuming new inputs.
  • Sam Parr recommends building reminder systems and accountability to convert knowledge into action.
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Coaching As A Selfish Gift

  • Shaan Puri became an unpaid high‑school assistant basketball coach and committed 15 hours a week to it.
  • He describes rapid emotional payoff and deep daily involvement in players' lives and habits.
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