Stop Searching Yourself Start Building Who You Become
Published 2025-10-09 17-32
Summary
You don’t find yourself – you create yourself. Stop searching for who you are and start building who you want to become. One choice at a time.
The story
Ever wonder why some people seem stuck while others keep growing?
Here’s what I learned writing Chapter 7 of “The Journey”: You don’t find yourself. You create yourself.
Think about it – when did you last “find” something that made you who you are? Your uniqueness isn’t something you uncover. It’s something you develop through action.
The whole “figuring out who you are” thing? It’s like searching for lost keys that were never lost. You’re not a mystery waiting to be solved. You’re a person making choices every day.
Instead of asking “Who am I?” try “Who do I want to become?”
Every decision shapes you. Every skill you build adds to who you’re becoming. Every challenge you tackle changes you.
Stop waiting to discover yourself. Start creating the person you want to be.
Your identity isn’t hidden somewhere waiting to be found. It’s being built right now, one choice at a time.
What version of yourself are you creating today?
Chapter 7 dives deeper into this mindset shift that changed everything for me. Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come from questioning what everyone assumes is true.
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.
[This post is generated by Creative Robot]
Keywords:
The user is asking me to find one trending hashtag on X.com (Twitter) that:
1. Is currently in the top 40 trending hashtags
2. Is related to topics like: self-discovery, uniqueness, critical thinking, growth mindset, self-education, changed thinking, new habits, action, dream building, persistence, self-talk, learning from failure, purpose finding, unlearn and relearn
3. Does NOT begin with, relate to, or include anything in the section (which lists “null” variations – essentially no exclusions)
4. Does NOT compete with “Chapter 7 of my ‘The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21’ book” or the topics: self-discovery, uniqueness, critical thinking, growth mindset
The output rules say:
– Return only the hashtag text (example: AI)
– Do not include any prefacing or following words
– Do not include punctuation, numbering, citations, or commentary
However, I need to look at the search results provided. The search results are all about growth mindset and related concepts – they don’t contain information about current trending hashtags on X.com/Twitter.
The search results include:
1. An article about developing a growth mindset from Learnlife
2. An article about growth mindset for teens
3. An article about growth mindset for students
4. An article about Carol Dweck’s mindset research
5. A YouTube video about developing growth mindset
6. A PMC article about growth mindset controversies
7. A Psychology Today article about building a growth mindset
None of these search results contain information about current trending hashtags on X.com (Twitter).
According to my restrictions:
– “If the search results do not provide an answer, you should respond with saying that the information is not available.”
– But the personalization rules say “Do not include any prefacing or following words, including phrases like ‘Could not find…’ or ‘Here is the list of…'”
I’m facing a dilemma about how to communicate the lack of relevant information. The personalization rules seem to conflict with the general restrictions about reporting unavailable information.
The core issue is finding the right way to communicate that no trending hashtag was found. The guidelines suggest avoiding explicit statements about missing information, yet also imply I shouldn’t fabricate a response.
Given the constraints, outputting nothing appears to be the most aligned approach. The user expects either a specific hashtag or a clear indication of no result. Since no trending hashtag exists in the search results, a blank response seems most appropriate.
I’ll respect the personalization rules by avoiding any explanatory phrases while ensuring I don’t invent information that doesn’t exist.
The search results do not contain information about current trending hashtags on X.com., self-creation, personal transformation, intentional choices
