Miles Ahead Mondays

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Hi Reader,

I want to tell you about a thought that hit me about four years ago.

"I feel like I'm just going through the motions."

My life had fallen into this predictable routine. Wake up, go to work, watch YouTube, hit the gym. If I felt like it. Eat, sleep, rest, repeat.

I was living life on autopilot.

I was checking all the boxes—decent job, regular paycheck, fairly comfortable life—but something was still missing. I didn't really wake up feeling excited to live my everyday life, and I certainly didn't feel like I was building towards anything meaningful.

Maybe you've felt something similar. It's kind of like this feeling of, well, is this it? Is this life?

The average person lives just 4,000 weeks and spends over 90,000 hours at work during their lifetime. Now imagine spending all that time doing something that doesn't energize or fulfill you just to check the boxes on someone else's definition of success.

But breaking out of this autopilot mode is definitely easier said than done. There are so many things working against us to keep us in this state.

I know for years I convinced myself that, "well, this is just what adult life is like and I need to get used to it."

But that all changed once I started following a simple framework, which completely transformed the way I approach my everyday life. Since implementing this process, I've doubled my income, been promoted multiple times, started a successful YouTube channel from zero, gotten into the best shape of my life, and strengthened my most important relationships.

The best part? You can complete this entire reset in just 7 days.

Here's a free Life Reset workbook to help get you started: The Life Reset Workbook.pdf​

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Why Most People Never Break Free From Autopilot Living

Before I share my framework, we need to address the uncomfortable truth: most people stay stuck in autopilot mode for their entire lives because they're actively numbing themselves with distractions.

TV shows to escape. Endless social media scrolling. Video games. A couple of drinks on the weekend.

None of these are terrible in moderation, but together they create enough noise to drown out the voice inside that's trying to tell you something is off in your life.

The modern world has engineered these distractions to be incredibly addictive. They provide just enough dopamine to keep you satisfied but never fulfilled. They offer escape without resolution. Entertainment without enrichment.

And here's what makes it worse: autopilot living is the path of least resistance. Society rewards you for following the script—get a job, pay your bills, don't cause trouble. The entire system is designed to keep you comfortable enough that you never question if there's more to life.

But there is more. Much more.

My framework isn't about throwing away your entire life or making radical overnight changes. It's about intentionally resetting your course over 7 days so you can start living a life that excites you rather than one you're merely tolerating.

The 7-Day Life Reset Framework

Day 1-2: The Distraction Detox

The first 48 hours of this process are crucial. You need to create mental space to hear your own thoughts clearly. This means temporarily eliminating the digital noise that keeps you distracted.

For these two days, commit to:

• No social media
• No streaming services or TV
• No video games
• No YouTube
• Minimal unnecessary phone use

Keep a small physical notebook with you and jot down any thoughts, feelings, ideas, or worries that come to mind. Pay special attention to moments when you feel the urge to reach for one of these distractions—these represent valuable data points about what you're avoiding in your life.

This might feel uncomfortable at first. You might experience boredom, anxiety, or even loneliness. That's normal. These emotions are signals that have been suppressed by constant distraction.

Think of this as turning down the background noise so you can finally hear the conversation happening inside your own head.

Day 3-4: The Life Alignment Audit

Now that you've created some mental space, it's time for a comprehensive life audit. Think of this as assessing your character's current level or stats in a video game.

Identify these 10 key areas of your life:

1. Clarity
2. Mindset
3. Energy
4. Time
5. Work
6. Creativity
7. Love
8. Community
9. Money
10. Environment

For each category, describe your current situation as honestly as possible. Don't rush this part. Really sit with each category and get clear on where things stand right now. Writing by hand on paper often brings more clarity than typing.

After describing each area, give it a rating out of 10.

For example, with the energy category, ask yourself: Do I feel well-rested most days? Do I have consistent energy throughout the day? Am I eating and moving in ways that support my body?

Maybe you're at a 4/10 because although you're ambitious and have big goals, when it comes down to doing the work, you just feel tired. You're relying on caffeine to get through the day and you've been putting off establishing a proper exercise routine.

Be brutally honest. There's no benefit to inflating your scores. This is just for you. Accurate information here is crucial for designing your path forward.

Day 5: Your Limitless Vision

This is where things get fun. For each area that you described and rated, imagine your ideal scenario in that category of life.

Don't worry about being realistic. Pretend that you can wave a magic wand and instantly make your dream situation come true. You cannot fail.

What would it take to make you rate each category in your life a 10 out of 10? Be as specific and detailed as you can.

For the energy example we discussed earlier, a 10/10 might look like:

• Naturally waking up early without an alarm feeling refreshed
• Having consistent energy throughout the day without needing endless caffeine
• Exercising 4-5 times weekly and actually enjoying it
• Eating mostly healthy meals and rarely feeling sluggish afterward

Do this for every category and you'll start to craft a comprehensive vision for your entire life—one that you actually want, not just one you happen to stumble into.

Day 6: Priority Setting

After completing your current assessment and ideal vision, you'll have a clear picture of where you are now and where you want to be. The space between those two points is where the magic happens.

Look carefully at which areas have the most room for improvement. When I first did this exercise, I gave my energy category a 4/10 because I always felt tired. Even though I had big goals and plans for other areas of my life, everything was being dragged down by my low energy levels.

By identifying this bottleneck, I was able to prioritize sleep, nutrition, and exercise, which created a positive ripple effect that uplifted other areas of my life.

Narrow down to 1-3 categories where improving those scores would increase your overall life satisfaction the most. Something rated 3/10 might be more pressing to address than something rated 5/10, depending on how much it impacts your daily life and other categories.

We narrow down to just a few categories because trying to fix everything at once means making progress in nothing. Remember, we only have 4,000 weeks in our entire lives. Don't spend them drifting on autopilot.

Day 7: Taking Action

Time to get practical. For each priority area you identified, brainstorm specific actions you can take to move one step closer toward your 10/10 vision.

These don't have to be massive changes—even small steps in the right direction can create momentum.

Continuing with the energy example: If you're at a 4/10 and want to get closer to a 10/10, specific actions might include:

• Setting a consistent bedtime and wake-up time
• Starting just 10 minutes of daily exercise
• Swapping one processed food you eat regularly for a whole food alternative
• Setting a caffeine cutoff time of 12:00 PM

Make your actions specific, measurable, and achievable. Don't set yourself up for failure by attempting radical overnight changes. Small consistent steps will take you much further.

Create a concrete action plan by listing your three priority areas and 3-5 specific actions for each that you'll take within the next 30 days. Write these down, sign your name at the bottom, and put it somewhere visible.

Handling the Inevitable Resistance

As you implement your plan over the coming weeks, you'll face resistance—both from within yourself and from those around you.

Friends may question why you're changing. Family might think you're making a mistake. Your own brain will create compelling reasons to retreat to safety.

Rather than being caught off guard by this pushback, anticipate it as a natural part of the process—actually a sign that you're making meaningful changes.

When someone questions your new habits or priorities, simply say: "I realized I was living life on autopilot, and I decided to make some changes to feel more fulfilled."

When your own mind starts creating excuses, remind yourself: "This discomfort is temporary, but the regret of never trying would be permanent."

Breaking free from autopilot living is a process, not an event. Each time you make a conscious choice that aligns with your vision instead of defaulting to what's easiest, you strengthen your muscle of living with intention.

Your Life Is Waiting

Four years ago, I was just going through the motions, convincing myself that was just how adult life worked.

Today, I wake up excited about my day. I've doubled my income, built a YouTube channel from scratch, gotten into the best shape of my life, and strengthened my most important relationships.

Not because I'm special, but because I stopped drifting and started directing.

You have approximately 4,000 weeks on this planet. How many have already passed? How many do you want to spend on autopilot?

The life you want is waiting on the other side of this 7-day reset.

All you need to do is begin.​
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Have a productive week!

Miles

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