Your brain processes millions of data points but you only consciously notice what you’re primed to see. Learn how to program your mind to spot opportunities you’re currently missing.
The story
Ever notice how you suddenly see red cars everywhere after thinking about buying one? That’s selective perception – and it’s just one example of how your brain filters reality.
I’ve been reading Attila B. Horvath’s “The Journey” and Chapter 6 blew my mind. He explains how our subconscious processes millions of data points while our conscious mind handles just 40 bits per second.
The coolest part? Your brain can’t tell the difference between something vividly imagined and something real. When you visualize goals consistently, you’re actually programming your Reticular Activation System [the brain’s filter] to notice relevant opportunities.
I tried this myself. After visualizing specific writing projects for a week, I suddenly noticed three perfect opportunities that were there all along – I just hadn’t been “tuned” to see them.
What makes Horvath’s approach different is how he connects Jung’s concept of individuation with practical brain science. He frames becoming your authentic self not as self-indulgence but as responsibility.
If you feel like you’re missing opportunities others seem to find easily, Chapter 6 of “The Journey – I Wish I Knew This Before I Was 21” might be exactly what you need.
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.
