A year ago, I was diagnosed with an enlarged liver. The scan showed a slight scratch caused by its expansion. The pain in my lower right side was sharp and familiar — it flared up whenever I ate oily food or too much of anything. I took the prescribed medication. I got better. But I was also told something else: you need to lose weight.

I tried. I really did.
I lost a bit of weight.
Then I gained it back.
Now I weigh 92kg.

Fast forward to today: same diagnosis. Same prognosis. Same medication. Same warning.

The Real Problem: Inconsistency

If I’m honest with myself, this isn’t just a health issue. It’s a consistency issue. I have a lot of “Day 1s” in my fitness journey — hopeful starts that don’t stick. I get excited. I dream big. But I rarely follow through for long.

So this time, I’m not starting with Day 1.
This is Day 0 — my thought day.

What Is Day 0?

Day 0 is the pause before the action.
It’s the day I reflect, recalibrate, and face myself honestly. So I walk to help me think.
It’s the day I ask:

• What do I want my life to look like?
• Who do I want to become?
• Why do I keep circling back to the same pain?

And today, those questions pulled something deeper out of me.

Because today, I contemplated something wild, scary, and oddly exciting:
I want to become a Medical Doctor.

Yep. Almost 30, and I still wanting to be one.
Not because it’s easy. But because it feels like the right thing. And it resonates me in a deeper level.
But before I can become someone who helps others heal, I need to heal myself — physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Still Figuring It Out

Do I know for sure that I’ll become one? No.
But the thought won’t leave me.

What I do know is this:
Whether or not I pursue medicine, I want to live as if I’m preparing for something meaningful.
I want to take care of myself like I’m worthy of health.
I want to show up for my body, my mind, and my future — no matter the outcome.

So today, I prepare for both:
For the version of me that becomes a doctor…
And the version that simply becomes a better, stronger me.

The “UNTILL” Formula

I’m thankful I stumbled back into Jim Rohn’s podcast.
One thing he said stuck with me like glue:

“You do the thing UNTIL it works. UNTIL you become who you want to be.”

It’s not about perfect plans.
Not about 30-day challenges.
It’s about showing up again and again — UNTIL.

So here’s my formula moving forward:

• I’ll eat better UNTIL my liver is healthy.
  
• I’ll move more UNTIL I feel strong.
  
• I’ll study UNTIL I wear that white coat.
  
• I’ll show up for myself UNTIL it becomes second nature.
  

Maybe You’re Here Too

If you’ve failed before… if you’ve started over more times than you can count…
I see you. I am you.
Let’s stop trying to be perfect on Day 1.
Let’s just start with Day 0 —
where we decide again.
And this time, we go UNTILL.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Day 0 in self-improvement?

 Day 0 represents the moment of reflection before starting your journey. It’s the decision point — where you evaluate your life, set intentions, and mentally prepare for real change.

2. What is the “UNTILL” Formula?

 The “UNTILL” Formula is inspired by Jim Rohn. It means committing to doing something consistently — UNTIL you achieve your goal, UNTIL you become the person you want to be. No shortcuts. No quitting.

3. Can you start self-improvement even if you’ve failed before?

 Absolutely. Everyone has setbacks. What matters is choosing to begin again — even after multiple restarts. Your Day 0 can be today.