It’s You vs You: Win the War in the Mirror

Let’s get one thing straight—no one’s coming to save you. Not your mum, not your mates, not your boss, and definitely not some motivational quote on Instagram. This game? It’s you vs you. And every time you choose comfort, distraction, or another excuse over action—you lose.

I’ve lived both sides of this. I was addicted to ketamine, drowning in debt, out of shape, and depressed. I was the guy who talked about changing but did nothing. Then I became the guy who put down the bag, picked up the gloves, and built a life worth living.

The difference? I finally stopped lying to myself.

Step 1: Stop Negotiating With Your Excuses 🛑

You don’t need more motivation—you need to stop giving yourself an easy way out.

“Maybe I’ll start Monday.” “I’ve had a rough week.” “One won’t hurt.”

Nah, bro. That voice is your inner saboteur. The part of you that wants to stay safe, small, and stuck. Every time you entertain it, you train yourself to stay weak.

🔑 Mindset shift: Treat your excuses like a scam artist at your front door. Slam it shut. Don’t even engage. Make being disciplined your default setting. Momentum is built by not allowing debate.

Step 2: Create a Daily War Plan 🧠📝

Random actions lead to random results. You need a daily system—a non-negotiable routine that forces progress.

Not “I’ll try to eat better.” Instead: “I’ll eat 3 clean meals, do 50 pushups, and go for a 30-minute walk—no matter what.”

Small wins compound. You don’t need a perfect day—you need a repeatable one.

🔑 Why this works: Your brain thrives on consistency. Daily discipline rewires your identity. One week in, you’re more confident. Two weeks in, you're feeling dangerous. A month in? You’ve built momentum that addiction can’t match.

Step 3: Cut the Dead Weight ⚔️

Harsh truth: Some of your friends don’t want you to win. They like you just messed up enough to make themselves feel better.

When I was trying to quit drugs, I had to walk away from the lads I used to sesh with. Not because I didn’t love them, but because they were keeping me chained to the past.

🔑 Move: Audit your circle. Who’s draining your energy? Who’s reinforcing the old you? Replace them with people who hold you to a higher standard. One powerful conversation can change your trajectory.

Step 4: Train Like You’re in a Fight (Because You Are) 🥊

I didn’t just beat addiction with willpower—I beat it in the ring. Boxing gave me structure, suffering, and a way to turn pain into purpose.

Use your addictive personality. Obsess over progress. Channel your demons into discipline.

🔑 Why it works: Hard physical training breaks the loop of self-pity and mental chaos. When your body is strong, your mind follows. When you push your limits daily, you stop being afraid of life.

Step 5: Build a Streak You’d Be Ashamed to Break 📅

Track your wins. Stack your days. Build a streak so solid, you’d feel like a mug for breaking it.

It starts with:

• Day 1: No drink, no drugs, workout done.

• Day 3: Still on track.

• Day 10: People start noticing.

• Day 30: You’re unrecognizable.

🔑 The magic? Pride. Momentum. Confidence. You go from someone who “tries” to someone who does.

Final Word: The Fight Is Personal

There’s no scoreboard. No applause. Just you vs you. Every. Damn. Day.

You can choose to be the man who almost changed. Or you can become the man who scared the old version of himself.

I’ve been to hell and back—addicted, broke, broken. And I climbed out, one round at a time. You can too.

But you’ve gotta want it.

So what’s it gonna be?

The same excuses—or a new life?