You move through life seeing things the way you do, assuming that everyone else is seeing them in exactly the same way. But what if what you call “reality” is really just your perception shaped by experience, knowledge, and even a bit of emotion—tattooed by your “tribe” from the crib onward?

So much of what holds us back, or pushes us forward, comes from how we process our perceptions. If you want to become the person who achieves big goals, you can’t afford to be stuck in old ways of looking at the world. When you see the distinction between what’s real and what’s reality for you, you begin to open the door to possibility and growth.

What you need to know

• There’s a difference between “real”—something you can touch or see—and “reality,” which is shaped by your past experiences and beliefs.
• Perception is the process of becoming aware of something through your senses, filtered by your upbringing, emotions, and current mindset.
• Two people can be looking at the same object and have totally different perceptions of it.
• Your reality changes as you learn and grow. Conversations and new insights can shift how you see things, often in real time.
• Even what we think of as “collective reality” is really just a shared set of perceptions—it isn’t absolute truth.

What you need to do

• Start noticing where your perceptions may be coloring your experience of reality.
• Challenge yourself: the next time you disagree with someone about what’s real, consider what filter you’re both seeing through.
• Look for opportunities to learn from people who see things differently. Stay open to those “aha” moments that shift your perspective.
• Choose empowering perceptions. Instead of imagining something will go wrong (like worrying about an accident), visualize things working out well.

Your Next Step

Take a moment to reflect: What’s one area in your life or work where your perception might be limiting what you believe is possible? Start noticing those filters and challenge them.

Connect with Londina Cruz at londina.com or Donna Kunde at donnakunde.com with your insights or questions—they’d love to hear how you’re reframing your reality.

Remember, you’re never stuck with your current perception. Growth happens when you choose to see things differently.

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