Reps Then Hacks

You need volume first, then you optimize.

Too many people try to optimize before there’s anything worth optimizing. They tweak systems, tools, and routines when the real issue is simple: not enough reps.

When I needed to pay for college, there was nothing to negotiate.
I cleaned toilets. That covered my room and board.

When I wanted spending money, I added volume.
Morning mops. Night pizzas.

When I wanted money to invest, I didn’t optimize my schedule.
I took overnight shifts at the dorm front desk.

Each problem had the same solution: more volume, not better optimization.

No leverage. No clever tactics. Just reps.

You don’t optimize your way out of zero.
You work your way out of it.

The same rule applies almost everywhere.

If I wanted six-pack abs, I wouldn’t start with supplements or cold plunges. I’d work out more and eat more protein. Reps first. Refinement later.

In investing, don’t try to outsmart or time the market.
Buy broad-market ETFs. Small amounts. Every month. Boring and consistent.

Optimization only works after volume teaches you what matters.

Pull the lever first. Polish it later.