You’ve been fed a lie. The internet wants you to obsess over a sharp jawline, a deep voice, or "hunter eyes." But these things are just X-factors, leaning entirely on your genetics. Don't run for a deep voice if you don't have it. Don't chase a sharp jawline. Your genetics might not have the ability for a deep voice, but they might have the potential for you to be more flexible than others—so become more flexible. You might not have the genetics for a sharp jawline, but you might have the genetics for a sharp mind. Do that.
We cannot fight with biology. There are certain limitations. You can work on your voice and make it good, but you can't fundamentally change its core tone. A deep voice or a sharp jawline is not a symbol of something so great that you must achieve it. A functional body, however, is such a high-leverage asset that you must achieve it. That’s the difference between reality and fiction. What good is a sharp jawline if your body doesn’t have the ability to walk for one kilometer? You should not be worried about what you don't have. Find the beast angle your genetics do have and maximize it. That's how you win.
The "looksmaxing" market wants you to believe you need a 10-step routine with 20 different products because you've been fed the idea that your own biology is a fool. In reality, your body is thousands of times smarter than all these brands and influencers. Of course, looks matter. We live in a world where everyone judges a book by its cover. But aesthetics should be your second priority. The first priority must always be a functional, performance-oriented, and powerful attacking body. That's it.
There are certain things you should do that will biologically and realistically improve your looks. The hierarchy is simple:
- Sleep: This is the number one priority. If you're not giving importance to sleep, you're not giving importance to your body. It will affect your looks, your functionality, and make your brain foggy.
- Diet: Focus on the nutritional side, not trends like the keto diet. You need a certain amount of protein, magnesium, potassium, and calcium according to your body's needs. Fulfill that.
- Exercise: Train daily, but not just for aesthetics like big biceps. Train to be more mobile, powerful, and functional.
Your routine doesn't need to be complicated. Every day, dip your face in ice water to remove puffiness. If you go out, apply sunscreen. In the winter, if your skin gets dry, use a moisturizer and a lip balm. That's it. You don’t need a 10-step skincare routine. It's a stupid idea that a $50 cream with beetroot in it is better than eating a $5 beetroot. Your body knows how to utilize every nutrient from raw food at its maximum potential. Skincare is a fear-based marketing gimmick. Acne, aging, and hair fall are internal signs from your body. You can't stop them by applying a cream. If you maintain your sleep, nutrition, and exercise from a young age, it will compound. Doing one thing daily won’t show a massive outcome in a week, but as time passes, the compounding starts showing its original magic.
Exercise gives you a functional body, power, and an attacking ability. Being functional means you have no biological limitations. You can use the stairs, carry your groceries, or walk to your destination if you have to. Power is what you need to do those things. And an attacking ability is an invisible shield. People will fear attacking you because they know the repercussions. It's a psychological warfare.
When you train, always focus on functionality over aesthetics. You are not a glass, ready to shatter if you’re dropped once. You are water. As Bruce Lee said, "Be formless, shapeless, like water." If you train for functionality, you become adaptable. Fitness is not a habit; it's a lifestyle. It's a long-term game. If you train for 10 years, you'll have leverage. If you train for two decades, you will be more fit and younger-looking than your age. A 20-year-old who trains for 20 years will look like they're in their 30s when they are 40, and their body will perform like they're 25. That is the compounding leverage fitness gives you.
Respect your genetics. If you don't have the genes for big muscles, no problem. Just reach your genetic potential and stay there. Maintaining is harder than growing. Don't get obsessed with social media bodies; you don't know if they used steroids. Focus on your own incentive: a functional, powerful, attacking body. The muscles you gain are just add-ons.
For diet, focus on nutrition. I've been vegan for over two years, but the important thing is to fulfill your nutritional needs for protein, vitamins, and minerals. If you have a deficiency, use supplements to bring that area into the normal range. That's the whole logic of supplements—to cover what your diet can't.
Biologically, you need to understand one thing: train until your muscle fails, not your mind. Your mind will say it can't do more long before your muscle actually fails. Don't listen to your mind; listen to your muscle. Eventually, your mind will connect. And while you're training, learn a fighting skill—martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, anything. If you are powerful, you must know where to use that power.
Finally, don't get obsessed with just training. Training is like heating iron to a high temperature. To take shape, the iron must cool down. For your body, cooling down is a good, non-negotiable sleep, a good, non-negotiable diet, and body awareness. Don't ignore this.
