If You're Ambitious But Lazy, Please Read This...

I used to tell myself I was meant for more. That success was just a matter of time. That deep down, I was different from everyone else stuck in mediocrity.

?? But here’s the harsh truth: ambition without action is delusion.

At 25, I was making $50K a year, spinning my wheels, drowning in self-help content, and convincing myself that learning was the same as doing.

I wasn’t lazy. I just had no system to break free.

Then everything changed. ??

Today, I run a 6 figure business, control my time, and live life on my terms—not because I worked harder, but because I worked smarter.

Here’s how you can escape the cycle of overthinking, excuses, and wasted potential:

1. Make A Real Decision ??

The word decision comes from the Latin "to cut off." That means when you decide to be successful, the old version of you no longer exists.

If you decide to be fit, the person who “tries to work out” is gone. You are someone who exercises. No debate. No negotiation.

?? Indecision is a disease. Cut it off.

2. Use Disappointment As Fuel ??

Disappointment isn’t failure—it’s a signal that something needs to change.

I used to feel embarrassed at family dinners because I had nothing valuable to contribute. My successful relatives talked about business, investments, and the world—while I sat there clueless. ??♂?

So I stopped sulking and started learning. Every morning, I read the news. I studied markets. I made sure I’d never feel small in those conversations again.

? If something makes you uncomfortable, don’t ignore it. Fix it.

3. Define Your Targets ??

No target? No progress. Simple.

Write down your goals for the next five years—financial, physical, personal. Then break them down into one-year, monthly, and daily actions.

I lost three years because I was scared of writing down my goals. If you avoid clarity, you avoid accountability.

?? Don’t make that mistake.

4. Track Something Daily ??

Most people don’t improve because they never measure.

Want to get in shape? Track your steps. ??♂? Want more money? Track your income. ?? Want better focus? Track your screen time. ??

Every night, ask: Did today move me forward or keep me stuck?

? What gets measured gets improved. Period.

5. Change Your Environment ??

If your surroundings don’t inspire action, change them.

I struggled to work from home, so I started studying in hotel lobbies and coffee shops. Something about being in a higher-energy space made me work harder.

? Your environment is stronger than your willpower. Design it for success.

6. Stop Consuming, Start Producing ???

Watching 100 hours of self-improvement content won’t change your life. Applying what you learn will.

For every one hour of consuming, spend three hours doing.

? Instead of watching fitness influencers, do a workout.

? Instead of reading business books, start a side hustle.

? Instead of listening to motivational talks, take action on your dreams.

?? Consumption is a trap. Escape it.

7. Distance Yourself From Mediocre People ??

Your success is tied to your circle. If you spend time with people who make excuses, complain, and settle for less—you will too.

You don’t need to cut them off dramatically. Just become too busy for their negativity.

? Energy is contagious. Choose wisely.

8. Learn To Say No ??

Success is subtraction.

No to distractions. No to pointless scrolling. No to mindless entertainment. No to hanging out with people who drain you.

Most people say yes to everything and wonder why they never have time for their goals.

?? Your dream life is built by what you stop doing as much as what you start doing.

Final Thought:

The biggest lie we tell ourselves is that we need to feel ready to take action.

?? You don’t. You just need to start.

So today, do one thing that moves you forward. Go work from a new location. Set a timer and knock out 30 minutes of focused work. Say no to something that doesn’t serve you.

Small shifts create massive change over time.

Don’t let another year slip by. Take control now. ??

- Nitish.