Continuing the exclusive series “The Uncompromising Pendulum.” Listen to the second podcast episode: “The Anatomy of Human Delusion.”
Most people are convinced they are free in their desires. They believe that simply declaring “I want!” is enough to make the world obey. However, Cus D’Amato’s system asserts the opposite: the more “wants” a person has, the more they are bound hand and foot by responsibility and obligations.
The Mathematics of Obstacles
The moment you say “I want,” your psyche automatically activates four categories that become an insurmountable barrier to achieving results:
I WANT = FEAR + EMOTIONS + PAIN + ANXIETY
Why does this happen? Because behind your “want” lies past negative experience. You have wanted things before and faced rejection or deception — and now the mere thought of a new achievement triggers an emotional surge and anxiety about potential defeat.
The Nature of Your Pain
In D’Amato’s system, every failure is viewed not as bad luck, but as a mathematical error. The most important conclusion of this technology is uncompromising:
Any pain is simply a consequence of a lack of skill.
If you feel pain or fear, it means you lack either the power component or the knowledge of how to dodge the “strike” of circumstances. You bash your head against the wall only because you fail to see the door right beside you.
The Conflict of Will and Desire
Cus’s genius lay in his ability to resolve the eternal conflict between what we want (scrolling social media, resting) and what we must do to win. Desire placed ahead of will can never allow that desire to be fulfilled.
How to Escape the Deadlock?
Cus D’Amato taught his champions to:
- Apply a scientific approach — Stop operating on delusions and start working with objective data.
- Eradicate vices — Your weaknesses are exactly what an opponent (or the market) will use against you.
- Recognize the deadlock of “I WANT” — The ascent to Olympus begins precisely with this realization.
Either you meet your own “Cus D’Amato” and master the technology — or you remain a “static target” for circumstances for the rest of your life.