Unleash Your Power: No Permission Required

Published 2025-08-13 10-03

Summary

Stop waiting for permission—you already have the keys. Switch from “I can’t” to “I can’t YET,” embrace feedback, and own your responses. When challenges become opportunities, you’re living with purpose.

The story

Looking back on my twenties, I wish someone had told me: “Your life isn’t happening to you – you’re creating it with every choice.”

That’s what finally clicked for me. The breakthrough came when I stopped waiting for permission and realized I already had the keys.

The game-changer? Switching from “I can’t” to “I can’t YET.” This small shift turns obstacles into opportunities.

I used to get defensive about criticism. Now I see feedback as a flashlight showing my blind spots – uncomfortable but necessary.

Personal responsibility isn’t about blame. It’s understanding that while external factors exist, your response is always yours. Ask yourself: “Did I truly give my best? Would I be proud to put my name on this?”

Self-compassion matters too. Seeing shortcomings without harsh judgment creates room for growth. Failure isn’t your identity – it’s just part of being human.

The turning point comes when challenges become opportunities rather than threats. That scary project? It’s exactly what you need to level up.

This mindset took daily practice and embracing discomfort. But living with purpose has been worth it.

I dig deeper into these principles in Chapters 3-5 of “The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21.”

This post was inspired by Chapters 3-5 of my “The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21” book, at
https://attilahorvath.net/the-journey.

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Keywords: GrowthMindset, permission, feedback, growth mindset