Mirror in the dark

Hey there, you badass seeker of truth,

Let's dive deep into a concept that separates the amateurs from the pros: Your reference point. Yeah, that little compass inside your mind that guides your judgments, decisions, and ultimately, your results. Because here's the truth: you're only as good as your reference point.

Think about it like this, if your reference point is a rusty old compass stuck on "mediocre," guess what kind of results you're going to get? You got it—mediocre as fuck. But if you upgrade that compass to a sleek, badass GPS system calibrated for success, well, now you’re headed somewhere worth going.

So, what exactly is your reference point? It's the sum total of your beliefs, experiences, and expectations; the lens through which you view the world and measure your own success. And here's the kicker— if you want to level up your game and start crushing your goals like a goddamn boss, you've got to master your reference point. This can be an ideology, a person, a result, whatever it is you choose to emulate and eventually become.

Mirror it.

Now, let's talk about mirroring. And no, not the creepy kind where you copy someone else's every single move like a deranged stalker. I'm talking about mirroring other people's behaviors and results to achieve the same level of success. But here's the thing, you can't just copy and paste someone else's playbook and expect to win. You need to understand the specifics, the nuances, the fucking intricate details that make their strategy work. Get down to the nitty gritty of their philosophy. You can have all the ingredients but if the recipe isn’t followed to a T, you’re fucked.

You can have 2 airplanes traveling in the same initial destination. If one of those planes’ gps is off by even 1 degree, by the end of the flight, it will be in a completely different location miles away from the other plane. This is why details matter.

So, how do you upgrade your reference point and start mirroring success like a pro? Let me break it down for you with three actionable steps:

1. Audit Your Beliefs: Take a long, hard look at the beliefs that are driving your actions and shaping your results. Are they empowering you to achieve your goals, or are they holding you back? Identify any limiting beliefs that are fucking with your reference point and replace them with ones that support your success.

2. Study Success Stories: Find badass motherfuckers who are crushing it in your field and study the shit out of them. What habits, strategies, and mindsets have helped them succeed? Pay attention to the specific actions they take and the results they achieve, and use that knowledge to inform your own game plan.

3. Experiment and Adapt: Don't be afraid to try new shit and see what works for you. Your reference point isn't set in stone—it's a dynamic, ever-evolving beast that thrives on experimentation and adaptation. So, get out there, take some fucking risks, and see what happens. And remember, failure is just feedback—it's not the end of the world.

And now, let's back up this badassery with some hard-hitting research:

A study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that individuals who actively seek out and learn from successful role models are more likely to achieve their own goals and experience greater levels of success. (Source: https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/0021-9010.87.1.160)

So there you have it, my fellow seeker of greatness. Master your reference point, mirror success as if it is the only thing you see when you look in the mirror, and watch as your results skyrocket to epic proportions. The world is yours for the taking—now go out there and own that shit.

Keep kicking ass. Bazinga.

• Adam Rudolf