When you’re hungry, suddenly every restaurant sign jumps out at you. When your car starts making a strange noise, repair shops and garages seem to appear everywhere you go. And when you quietly doubt your ability to succeed, you’ll notice obstacles at every turn. Not because they’re more real—but because your mind is attuned to look for them. Our perception shapes our motivation long before we take action. I recently read an article that said, “What you see determines your b
