Horvath challenges how schools train us for society rather than our unique potential. His ideas on individuation and authentic growth offer a refreshing perspective on self-education.
The story
I just finished the first two chapters of Attila B. Horvath’s “The Journey” and wow – I wish I’d read this before my 20s.
Horvath challenges the standard education narrative in a way that hit home. He points out how schools train us for society’s needs instead of helping us discover our unique potential. We get good at following rules but lose sight of our own path.
His concept of “individuation” really stuck with me – becoming your authentic self through your own thinking, not by conforming to others’ expectations.
Looking back, I see how many of my “failures” were just attempts to fit into boxes that weren’t right for me. His take on Toffler’s idea that we need to “unlearn and relearn” feels especially relevant today.
I love his “Law of the Harvest” concept – that meaningful success requires sustained effort over time. You can’t plant today and harvest tomorrow.
Instead of asking “what should I do?” Horvath suggests asking “who am I becoming?” – a simple but powerful shift.
If you’re questioning your path, these first chapters offer a genuinely refreshing perspective on self-education and how our thoughts shape our reality.
For more about Chapters 1-2 of Attila B. Horvath’s book, “The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21”, visit https://attilahorvath.net/the-journey.
