A book that challenges our education system and asks if we’re seeking permission when we should be embracing authenticity. Horvath’s “The Journey” might change how you view personal growth.
The story
Just finished the opening chapters of Attila B. Horvath’s “The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21” and wow – it’s not what I expected at all.
Horvath challenges our entire education system. Instead of helping us discover our unique potential, he argues schools just train us to fit into society’s boxes. We’re constantly seeking permission when we should be embracing who we really are.
His concept of “individuation” really got me thinking – it’s about finding your own path to becoming your authentic self. And mistakes? They’re not failures but essential growth lessons.
I started questioning how many of my beliefs aren’t even mine – just inherited ideas I’ve never examined. Horvath encourages us to unlearn these patterns and take initiative instead of waiting for perfect conditions.
The William James influence shows when he talks about how our mindset and consistent actions shape our reality. It’s about persistence through setbacks, not just positive thinking.
If you’re feeling trapped in conformity, these first chapters offer a refreshing alternative: self-education and personal empowerment matter more than institutional validation. The tools for change are already within you.
Anyone else read this and feel challenged to rethink their approach to personal growth?
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.
