Here’s the brutal truth that most people refuse to accept:

The universe doesn’t give a damn about your wants, your dreams, or your vision boards.

The universe responds to one thing only: what you actually DO.

And 95% of what you do? That’s your daily habits talking.

I learned this the hard way when I was stuck in entrepreneur purgatory – wanting success but living like someone destined for mediocrity. My habit formation was completely misaligned with my goals.

You want different results? Stop wanting. Start configuring.

The Life Configuration Framework

I don’t even call them good or bad habits anymore. That’s moral judgment, and the universe doesn’t operate on morality.

It’s pure cause and effect.

I call it your “life configuration” – the collection of daily habits that determines your output in life.

Think of it like programming a computer. Your habits are the code. Your results are the output.

Configure your life with:

• Processed food every meal
• 2+ hours of Netflix daily
• Toxic people bringing you down
• Zero morning routine
• Endless social media scrolling

You get: Low energy, brain fog, mediocre relationships, and stagnant progress.

Configure your life with:

• Whole foods and proper nutrition
• Learning-focused content consumption
• High-value relationships
• Structured morning routine
• Intentional phone usage

You get: High energy, mental clarity, strong connections, and exponential growth.

Same person. Different configuration.

Why Your Current System Is Failing You

Most people approach habit change like they’re negotiating with the universe.

“Please, universe, I really want to lose weight.”
“I promise I’ll be more disciplined tomorrow.”
“This time will be different.”

That’s not how this works.

The universe is running a simple algorithm:

IF (your daily actions) = (mediocre habits)
THEN (your results) = (mediocre life)

Your current life is a perfect reflection of your current lifestyle habits. Not your intentions. Not your potential. Your habits.

When I was broke and miserable in my early twenties, I had the habit formation of a broke, miserable person:

• Sleeping until 11 AM
• Starting the day with social media
• Eating whatever was convenient
• Avoiding difficult conversations
• Consuming more than I created

The universe gave me exactly what my habits looked like: broke and miserable.

The Three Pillars of Life Configuration

Pillar 1: Input Configuration

What you consume becomes who you are.

Information Diet:

• Morning: Educational podcasts instead of news
• Commute: Audiobooks instead of radio
• Evening: Reading instead of Netflix

Nutrition Configuration:

• Meal prep on Sundays
• Protein with every meal
• Water first, coffee second

Pillar 2: Output Configuration

What you produce shapes your identity.

Creation Habits:

• Write 500 words daily
• One meaningful conversation per day
• Build something with your hands weekly

Value-Add Activities:

• Solve problems for others
• Share knowledge publicly
• Mentor someone monthly

Pillar 3: Recovery Configuration

How you rest determines how you perform.

Sleep Architecture:

• Same bedtime every night
• No screens 1 hour before bed
• Room temperature at 68°F

Mental Recovery:

• 10 minutes meditation daily
• Weekly digital detox
• Monthly solo retreat day

The Calibration Process

Here’s how I help my clients reconfigure their lives:

Step 1: Audit Your Current Configuration
Track everything for one week:

• When you wake up
• What you consume first
• How you spend your peak energy hours
• When you go to bed

Step 2: Identify Misalignments
Compare your daily habits with your desired outcomes:

Desired Outcome	Current Habit	Aligned Habit
Lose 20 lbs	Skip breakfast, eat lunch at 2 PM	Protein breakfast at 7 AM
Build business	Check emails first thing	Deep work first thing
Better relationships	Phone during dinner	Phone in other room

Step 3: Start with Keystone Changes
Don’t overhaul everything. Pick one habit formation that triggers other positive changes:

• Morning routine (affects energy, productivity, mood)
• Exercise (affects sleep, nutrition, confidence)
• Evening shutdown (affects sleep, morning performance)

Why Time Isn’t the Issue

“Maybe the universe needs time to catch up with my new habits.”

Sometimes, yes. Build habits take time to compound.

But most of the time? Your configuration still doesn’t match your desired outcome.

I see this constantly:

• People wanting six-figure businesses while maintaining employee mindsets
• Wanting great relationships while keeping bad habits of poor communication
• Wanting health while maintaining the lifestyle habits of sick people

The universe isn’t slow. Your configuration is incomplete.

The John Talasi Life Configuration Challenge

Here’s your homework:

Week 1: Audit your current configuration without judgment.

Week 2: Pick ONE keystone habit that aligns with your biggest goal.

Week 3: Track the ripple effects of that single change.

Week 4: Add one complementary habit.

Remember: You don’t get what you want. You get what your daily habits look like.

Stop wanting. Start configuring.

The universe is waiting for you to give it better instructions.

What’s your life configuration going to look like starting today?