1-1-1: The identity audit, the professionalism of the process, and why you get what you tolerate

Most people try to change their lives from the outside in. They think, "If I have a million dollars, then I will have the habits of a millionaire." The data shows the inverse is true.

1. The Habit: The Identity Audit

Behavior that contradicts your self-image will never last. If you view yourself as a "struggling entrepreneur," your brain will subconsciously find ways to struggle.

The Habit: The "Standard of Excellence" Check. Before every major decision, ask: “Would the $10M version of myself do this?” If the $10M version of you wouldn't hit the snooze button or take a revenge trade, then you can't do it either. You are "acting as if" until the reality catches up to the behavior.

2. The Lesson: The Professionalism of the Process

In my trading laboratory, I don't wait to feel "successful" to follow my rules. I follow my rules because that is what a Professional Systems Architect does.

The Lesson: When I am sitting at my MacBook, I am not "trying to make a few bucks." I am executing a proven edge. The moment I let my personal emotions or "amateur" fears enter the trade, I have stepped out of my professional identity. Wealth is simply the evidence that you successfully maintained a high-level identity under pressure.

3. The Truth: You Get What You Tolerate

The final truth from the Selfmade Habits research is about your minimum standards.

The Truth: You don't get what you want in life; you get what you tolerate. If you tolerate a "Zero Day" of discipline, you will live a "Zero Day" life. The 1% simply have higher non-negotiables than the 99%. Your results will always rise—or fall—to the level of your standards.

To the 1%,

Indy Karveli Author of Selfmade Habits