Feeling stuck on life’s default path? Chapter 7 of Horvath’s book explains how to become your authentic self, reframe failure as growth, and train your brain to spot opportunities aligned with your true goals.
The story
Ever feel like you’re just following a script someone else wrote for your life? I was there too—chasing that whole “good grades = good job = good life” formula without stopping to ask if it actually made sense for ME.
That’s why Chapter 7 of Attila B. Horvath’s book “The Journey – I Wish I Knew This Before I Was 21” hit different. He breaks down this concept called “individuation”—basically becoming your authentic self instead of what society expects.
What really changed my thinking was how he talks about failure. Instead of seeing setbacks as disasters, he shows how they’re actually essential growth opportunities. Game-changer for my career approach!
He also explains how our brain’s Reticular Activating System [RAS] works like a filter, highlighting opportunities that match what we’re focused on. Setting clear intentions literally changes what you notice in your world.
Horvath reminds us that real education isn’t just school—it’s questioning assumptions and developing habits that support who you actually want to be.
If you’re feeling trapped in someone else’s definition of success, Chapter 7 might be exactly what you need right now. It helped me start building a life that actually feels like mine.
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.
