This chapter tackles the active pursuit of self-discovery, debunking the myth of a passive journey towards self-realization. It advocates for taking control of one's identity formation process rather than allowing external forces to dictate it.
The average person approaches the whole concept of “finding yourself” in a passive way. Truly successful people know that “figuring out” who you are meant to be isn’t an issue of figuring out anything at all. It’s a decision. You decide who you are and order your life to reflect that decision. You create the character. You put on the clothes. You go through the motions. You visualize it until you realize it.