Why do we make the decisions we make?
Why do certain habits feel impossible to break, while others seem effortless to build?

In this episode, we explore one of the most important — and often overlooked — elements of personal growth: understanding yourself.

From ancient philosophy to modern psychology, some of history’s greatest thinkers have emphasized the same truth — transformation begins with awareness. As Carl Jung famously said, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”

Building on our recent conversations about raising standards and uncovering hidden behavioral patterns, this episode dives deeper into the internal forces that shape our choices, reactions, and identity.

We explore:

• Why self-awareness is the foundation of lasting change

• How subconscious beliefs and emotional drivers shape behavior

• Why understanding your motivations gives you control over your future

• How reflection can reveal the patterns that either empower or limit you

When you truly understand what drives you, you stop reacting to life… and start designing it.