The Power of Awareness: My Journey Through Neville's Book and Life Lessons

Just made $3,000 in two months from my new business. Gained mental clarity like never before. And discovered the real secret to happiness isn't what you think.

The "I Am That I Am" Principle

I met this fascinating guy at the gym who taught me something profound - you can choose to be happy right now. Not tomorrow, not when you hit your goals, but right this moment.

Most of us wait for the perfect conditions.

We think

"I'll be happy when I have $10,000 a month"

"I'll travel when I'm rich."

But that's the trap.

You are who you choose to be, right now.

The Myth of Overnight Success

The outside world only sees the end result.

They see someone crushing it and assume they were born lucky or had all the advantages.

Success is about tiny changes in identity, repeated daily.

They don't see the years of inner work and small improvements over fricking YEARS.

Attention: Your most valuable resource

Your FOCUSED Attention is your highest value resource

(even this blog, stop reading and go do what is your ONE most important thing lol).

But it's not just about social media metrics - it's about where you direct your inner focus.

When I lost money in real estate, I could have stayed angry and bitter. Instead, I redirected my attention to building something new.

That shift in attention led to my new automation business making $4,000 in just two months.

The Power of Identity Shift

The hardest part isn't learning new skills - it's leaving your old identity behind.

You want to be an astronomer? Just start doing what they do, literally YOU ARE an astronomer as soon as you DO. BUT before you can do, you have to believe you ARE…

If you are looking at the stars, researching the universe, reading books about it, trying to talk to other astronomers about what you are learning, joining the reddit groups for star gazing. WHO can EVER say you are NOT?

Should you prioritize what YOU want or what you think others think of you?

I seek validation, shared stuff with my ex which she would never relate to, because I wanted her to accept every part of me. Learned from my mistake.

Now I realize: I don't need to share everything with everyone to be whole. I have my close friends to share the deepest thoughts and emotions with.

You are who you believe you are. Change the belief first, then the actions follow naturally.

Quick Takeaways:

Happiness is a choice you can make right NOW

Learning beats results-focused thinking

2 guys go into a fight, one believes the other is stronger, other believes the other one is weaker, who do you think will win after they both get a few strong punches in the face? Who will REINFORCE their beliefs?

FAQ

Q: How do you maintain happiness during tough times?

A: Focus on learning from the experience rather than the pain. Ask "How can I grow from this?" instead of "Why is this happening to me?"

Q: What's the fastest way to change your life?

A: Start with your identity. Believe you are already the person you want to become, then take aligned actions.

Q: How do you deal with setbacks?

A: View them as investments in learning rather than losses. Every "failure" teaches you something valuable.

The Path Forward

Remember:

Learning aim: life's a game

Results aim: Life's a shame

Every time I get sad, I remember this concept, then I know that I need to focus on learning, and I regain my mood.