Your brain has a built-in filter that decides what gets your attention. You can hack this system through visualization to spot opportunities you’d normally miss.
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I just learned something that completely changed how I think about achieving goals.
Attila B. Horvath breaks down this concept called the Reticular Activation System in Chapter 6 of “The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21.” Your brain has this built-in filter that decides what information gets your attention.
Think about it – you buy a red car and suddenly notice red cars everywhere. They were always there, but your brain wasn’t programmed to see them.
Here’s where it gets interesting: you can hack this system through visualization. When you clearly picture what you want, your subconscious mind starts filtering reality to show you opportunities you’d normally miss.
But Horvath goes deeper. He talks about becoming your authentic self instead of what society expects. Most people skip this step and wonder why success feels empty.
The real breakthrough? Your subconscious doesn’t know the difference between what’s real and what’s vividly imagined. So when you visualize success while staying true to your unique path, you’re literally rewiring your brain to spot the resources and connections you need.
Your attitude shapes your life. Horvath shows you how to engineer that attitude by directing your subconscious toward what matters to you personally.
The catch? You have to take full responsibility for the results. No blaming circumstances or other people when you’re consciously programming your own success.
This isn’t positive thinking fluff. It’s about understanding how your mind actually works and using that knowledge strategically.
For more about Chapter 6 of Attila B. Horvath’s book, “The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21”, visit https://attilahorvath.net/the-journey.
