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2025, a new number. There’s a lot of talk during these times about new commandments for the year—it’s almost become a meme. I see it as so cliché. However, our minds, conditioned by time, calendars, and dates, perceive a new number as something fresh (even though it’s purely illusory). So, I made a list—a contract I read and sign every morning and night to remind myself where I’m heading. By 2026, I aim to be far ahead of where I am now.

As of now, the first version of this contract contains 36 points. Of course, flexibility is essential for improvement and transformation, so I believe this contract is not static and will evolve over time. While I’d like to share some of these points, others will remain private for personal reasons.

That was the start of my post, but then I asked myself: why share anything at all about plans, goals, and strategies? Sometimes, there’s a need to share, but not everything has to be public. So, I’ll keep that list to myself.

To me, the new year is just a system—an agreement we all follow to change one number to another. But if I asked my dog what year it is, even if he could understand human language, he probably wouldn’t grasp why we attach years and numbers to time.

Since we’re here, I’ll share something else: I’ve been investigating what I call the concept of “diamond will.” It’s clear that, no matter where or when, this brain has a part that knows what needs to be done—a small voice saying, “You should do this now,” or “You shouldn’t do that.” This part recognizes responsibility and action.

I wonder if this is where the so-called “iron will” originates. I envision “diamond will” as something unyielding—a will that always does what needs to be done, no matter the circumstances. This is my psychological experiment, a project of mine. I’m curious to see if it’s possible to always make the right decisions and take the right actions to achieve my goals. Daily life provides endless situations to test this, so whether I like it or not, this concept will face constant trials.

On another note, my progress in adapting to spiciness has exceeded all expectations. Yesterday, as a treat, I went to a Chinese restaurant and ordered the spiciest hot pot they had. I even ate all the red chili peppers in it. A year ago, I couldn’t have swallowed a single bite of that hot pot—I wasn’t used to spice at all.

Someone once told me it would take five years to handle spice like someone born in Mexico, but I think that’s an exaggeration when you’re determined and consistent. Most people are inconsistent, doubt their abilities, and overestimate how long things take. Complaining, passivity, and mediocrity are common. From my perspective, getting used to spiciness takes much less time than I was told. For the first time, I tasted the actual flavor of a chili without feeling any heat. It turns out chili peppers are quite tasty.

In other updates, I was sick for a month, which paused my running and bodyweight training. But now I’m back, and I’ve upgraded my resources: better quality isolate protein powder, creatine, and vitamins (multivitamins, and vitamins C, D, and B etc.). Training makes me feel strong and improves how I see myself.

Speaking of which, anyone who says that looks don’t matter is either lying or delusional. I won’t even bother listing examples because anyone who thinks logically and observes the world can find countless proofs that this idea lacks credibility. But I digress. I had my first run a few days ago and two bodyweight training sessions at home. I feel great. A strong and active body affects the brain and makes the mind stronger too. The feeling is incredible.

Now, one of the important things I need to address is my sleep schedule, which has become chaotic. Sleeping at random times—or not sleeping at all—needs to stop. I’ve improved my sleep environment with soft, pleasant new duvet and pillow covers and bought an alarm clock to avoid checking my phone in the middle of the night. The phone stays far from my bed now, so I’m not tempted to use it. My plan is to become an early bird by default, sleeping early and waking up early. This always made my brain function better.

That’s it for today’s post. I have to say, the more posts I write, the more natural it feels to express myself online. I’m really curious to see how this evolves since it’s a change I didn’t expect.