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Let’s talk about the matrix.
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Other than being a pretty cool movie…

It also represents a pretty compelling metaphor when it comes to how we live our lives.

I’m a firm believer that our thoughts and beliefs shape our reality.

And the Matrix represents the reality that arises from adopting (and never questioning) the most common thoughts and beliefs.

It works a bit like this:

You’re born into a world where the government, companies, school systems and culture have already decided what’s “normal.”

Normal is working 9 to 5.
Normal is avoiding big risks.
It’s owning a home by a certain age.
Working until your 65 so you can retire.
Aiming for a high salary to prove success.
Only expressing positive emotions in public.
Putting work before personal interests or passions.

Then you go to school, where you learn “facts” handed down from generations before.

You don’t really question it; you’re too busy worrying about getting your math homework done.
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You’re told: “This is how the world works. Just memorize it, pass the test and you’re good to go.”

Then you grow up, start a job, maybe even have a family.

Now you’re the one saying: “That’s just how things are!”

Eventually you pass the same beliefs on to your kids, like handing down old sweaters.
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You say things like:
​“It is what it is.” ​
​“Money doesn’t grow on trees!”​
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Or my personal favourite:
“You have to work hard to be successful.”

Then the cycle continues.

Your kids will grow up, learn the same lessons and eventually become the next generation of teachers, politicians and parents.

They’re the new authors of “how things are supposed to be.”

Now, is there any of this wrong? Not at all.

This is just how we (as humans) make sense of things. It’s how we function and survive.

But here’s the thing:

If you’re feeling stuck and your life is lacking meaning… maybe it’s because you're living life on autopilot.

And if you never stop to identity and question your beliefs (about yourself, about what’s possible…), nothing will ever change.

But here’s the good news:

Unlike with Neo in the movie, when you plug out from the Matrix you don’t find yourself in a dystopian world filled with angry machine monsters…

It actually opens you up to a world that’s expansive and filled with limitless possibilities.

You get to design a life where you feel excited to get up everyday, where you have clarity over where you’re going, where you’re at peace within your mind and your emotions.

Where self-doubt doesn’t hold you back and you’re actually capable of being anything you ever wanted.

So here’s the deal:

In December, I will be opening up one spot to work with me 1:1.

A container for us to dive deep into transforming the current patterns and beliefs that are keeping you stuck.

A place for you to start designing life on your own terms… where self-doubt and autopilot are replaced with clarity, confidence and fulfillment.

If you’d like to grab that spot, reply to this email with the word: “CURIOUS”.

Life’s too short to stay stuck.
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Much love,
Alex

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PS: What I’m reading: Morning Son by Pierce Brown
​What I’m watching: The Pursuit of Happiness
​Quote of the week: “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending”. – C.S. Lewis

PPS: And if you haven't already get your spot at my next Amsterdam Intensive on December 7th - Get your ticket here.​

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