
I’m not a smoker, so I can’t fully understand your addiction to nicotine. However, I do know what addiction feels like, as I was once a slave to sugar. As a student, there wasn’t a day that went by without at least one sweet treat, no matter the time or circumstances.
In 2014, something happened that changed my life. I met my mentor, Satya, who not only helped me achieve the biggest goal of my life—climbing the highest mountain in the world—but also taught me the most important lesson: how to control my mind and not let my weaknesses define my life. One of the first things he told me was, "The person who wants to achieve great things cannot be addicted to anything."
This sparked a series of personal challenges to see if I could truly "break" my addictions and train my mind to work without limits. I started with small, daily steps. My first goal was to quit coffee for a week, just to see if I could control it. Then, I decided to stop eating meat, stop watching TV, and distance myself from other habits that had become part of my daily routine. Instead, I added positive habits, such as hobbies and activities that encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone.
The real challenge, however, was learning how to manage my insecurities and fears and not let my emotions dictate my actions. Every time my mind tried to resist, I encouraged it to push forward. Training your mind to push past its limits is the true secret to achieving anything you set your mind to.

What I discovered is that true freedom comes from the ability to control the small things in daily life. These "small" steps prepare us to face bigger challenges. For example, when you feel uncomfortable with something, that is exactly when you have the opportunity to choose: will you stay comfortable in your zone, or will you dare to step outside it?
A great example of this process is the story of a friend of mine who struggled for years to quit smoking. One morning, his daughter, seeing him smoking, said, "Daddy, you're going to die." He tried to reassure her by saying, "I’m not going to die." However, the little girl persisted, "No, daddy, you’re going to die. It says so on the pack you're holding." This simple yet emotionally charged statement had such a powerful impact on him that he committed: "On your birthday, I will quit smoking." And he did! Throughout that year, despite the difficulties and intense cravings, he kept his promise. In fact, he smoked more than ever during that period, deliberately filling his lungs with nicotine until he felt complete disgust, knowing it would be the last time. This personal commitment to his daughter was crucial in helping him finally quit and never return to smoking.
This story impressed me because it shows how a commitment to someone we love can have a decisive impact on our decisions. That commitment can give us the strength to overcome any addiction or insecurity.

The most important thing is for each person to find their own motivation. Whether it’s losing weight, quitting smoking, starting exercise, or simply beginning to live the life you’ve always wanted, the first step is the most important. Take your time, think about what’s holding you back from living the life you truly dream of, and make a commitment to yourself.
And remember: when you break a big goal into small steps, it becomes easier to move forward.
Take the first step today, and you will gradually see your life transform!
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