Chapter 7 of Horvath’s “The Journey” reveals how unlearning old patterns matters more than just learning new stuff. Most of us run on autopilot with beliefs from childhood.
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What I just learned from Chapter 7 of Attila B. Horvath’s “The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21” completely changed how I think about growth.
Here’s the thing – we spend so much time learning new stuff but never focus on unlearning the old patterns holding us back. Horvath breaks this down perfectly.
The chapter talks about how our brains are wired to stick with what feels safe, even when it’s not serving us anymore. But here’s where it gets interesting – he connects Carol Dweck’s growth mindset research to something he calls “conscious unlearning.”
It’s not just about believing you can improve. It’s about actively identifying the mental models that are limiting you and replacing them with better ones.
The part that hit me hardest? When he explains how most of us are running on autopilot with beliefs we picked up as kids. We never question them. We just keep using the same thinking patterns and wonder why we’re stuck.
Chapter 7 gives you a framework to actually spot these patterns and change them. It’s like having a roadmap for rewiring your brain.
If you’re feeling stuck in your career or personal growth, this chapter is a game changer. Horvath makes complex psychology concepts actually useful for real life.
Anyone else read this book? The whole thing is solid but Chapter 7 really stands out.
For more about Chapter 7 of Attila B. Horvath’s book, “The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21”, visit https://attilahorvath.net/the-journey.
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