Irfan Amalee Reveals 3 Secret Formulas to Transform the Lazy Generation into the Golden Generation

Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta presented Irfan Amalee, Founder of PeaceGen Indonesia and Pesantren Welas Asih, at the 2025 new student orientation (MATAF) event at the UNISA Yogyakarta Convention Hall on Saturday (9/20). Through a session titled “3 Secret Formulas: Transform the Lazy Generation into the Golden Generation,” Irfan encouraged thousands of new students to dare to dream big, discover their life’s mission, and hone their mental resilience to be ready to become Indonesia’s golden generation.

In his presentation, Irfan emphasized three main formulas. First, Find Your Life Mission by recognizing your potential through passion, vocation, profession, and mission, summarized in the concept of Ikigai. Second, Hack and Build Your System, which is to build a healthy, disciplined life system with a growth mindset. Third, Use Up Your Allotment of Failure, by daring to try, learning from failure, and using it as a stepping stone to success.

Furthermore, Irfan shared two practical strategies or hacks for building a strong life system. Hack #1 is 10 Secret Buttons, which is a way of understanding the basic human need to be valued for their autonomy and independence. “We don’t like being forced, because humans basically want to be free. If their autonomy is valued, motivation will grow from within,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Hack #2 is Delay Instant Dopamine. Irfan reminds us that the younger generation needs to learn to delay instant gratification in order to achieve greater long-term results. “The temptation to lie down, scroll through social media, or seek instant entertainment is fun for a moment, but if left unchecked, it can steal our future,” he said.

Through this approach, Irfan emphasizes that students need to have self-discipline and mental toughness. He also stresses the importance of shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, where failure is seen as an opportunity for growth, not the end of the journey.

“The golden generation is those who can manage themselves, find their mission, and consistently strive even if they have to fail many times. This is where the future of the nation is determined,” concluded Irfan, who was greeted enthusiastically by the new students of UNISA Yogyakarta.