I Stopped Chasing Success And Found Myself

Published 2025-10-24 07-14

Summary

Stopped chasing others’ success and started asking what I actually want. The shift from seeking approval to trusting my own judgment changed everything.

The story

BEFORE: I used to chase everyone else’s definition of success. Constantly seeking approval, following trends, doing what looked “right” on paper.

AFTER: Now I ask myself the hard questions. What do I actually want? What feels authentic to me? What would I do if no one was watching?

The shift happened when I stopped looking outward for answers and started looking inward.

Chapter 7 of “The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21” breaks down exactly how to make this transition. It’s not about rejecting all outside input – it’s about developing your own filter.

You learn to separate helpful feedback from noise. You discover what drives you versus what you think should drive you. You build confidence in your own judgment.

The result? Decisions that actually align with who you are. Work that energizes you. Relationships that feel genuine.

Your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. In fact, it shouldn’t.

This post was inspired by Chapter 7 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, self-trust, authentic goals, inner validation