Your brain filters reality without you knowing it, and when you learn to direct this process intentionally, you unlock opportunities that were always there but invisible.
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Your brain plays tricks on you – and understanding this changes everything.
Most of us think we see reality clearly. We don’t. Your brain has a filtering system called the Reticular Activating System that decides what you notice. It’s like a bouncer for your mind, letting some info through while blocking the rest.
Here’s what’s crazy: whatever you focus on consistently becomes what you see everywhere.
Ever notice how when you want a red car, suddenly red cars are everywhere? They were always there. Your brain just started paying attention.
Attila B. Horvath explains this perfectly in Chapter 6 of “The Journey.” He connects Carl Jung’s idea of individuation – becoming your real self instead of what society expects – to how your subconscious actually works.
The practical part: when you visualize your goals with intention, you’re programming your brain to spot opportunities that match those goals. Your subconscious becomes a goal-seeking system, working around the clock to help you achieve what you’ve clearly defined.
But there’s a catch – this only works when you take full responsibility. No victim mentality. No blaming circumstances. Just owning your path and using your unique qualities to contribute something meaningful.
The quote that stuck with me: “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve.” Sounds simple, but most people never truly believe in their own potential.
Your individuality isn’t just feel-good talk. It’s your competitive advantage. When you understand how your mind filters reality and start directing that process intentionally, everything changes.
The journey of becoming who you’re meant to be starts with understanding how your own mind works.
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.
