The ancient Greeks had a maxim: “Know thyself.”
These words have echoed through time, urging us to look inward, to understand who we are at our core.
But what does it really mean to know yourself?
How do you go beyond the surface, beyond what others see, and truly grasp who you are?
The answer lies in one simple yet profound truth: the only way to truly and fully know yourself is by following your dreams.
Dreams are not just random thoughts that flit through our minds at night. They are the whispers of our deepest desires, the echoes of our true selves trying to break free.
They often come with an undeniable pull, an intuition that calls from the middle of your chest, urging you to step into the unknown. It’s that feeling that both excites and terrifies you—the one that keeps you up at night, wondering, “What if?”
That is your soul speaking to you, urging you to discover who you really are.
Think about following your dreams, like building a house.
No matter how much you prepare, the reality of it will always be different when you start. It will be harder than you imagined, and it will take longer than you planned.
Along the way, you will encounter people and problems you never thought existed. But in the midst of all that chaos, something incredible happens: you discover what you are made of.
You see, dreams are not just about reaching a destination. They are about the journey—about the struggles, the triumphs, and everything in between.
When you follow your dreams, you push yourself beyond your comfort zone. You are forced to face challenges that test your resolve and your character. You find out why you’re doing it.
Is it for money? How much is enough?
Is it for validation from others? How much approval do you need?
In the pursuit of your dreams, you will walk alone at times, without balance or certainty. It’s in these moments of solitude and struggle that you come face to face with your true self.
You discover your strengths, your weaknesses, your passions, and your fears. You learn how much you can take, how far you’re willing to go, and what you’re truly capable of.
This journey is not easy.
It will stretch you, challenge you, and sometimes break you down. But it’s the only way to truly know yourself. It’s the only way to strip away the layers of doubt, fear, and societal expectations that have clouded your vision of who you are.
By following your dreams, you align yourself with your true purpose. You step into the person you were always meant to be.
So, listen to that intuition, that quiet but persistent call from within. Follow it, even when it scares you, even when it seems impossible.
Because in doing so, you will come to know thyself.
You will find out who you are, what you stand for, and what you’re willing to fight for. And when you do, you’ll realize that the journey was not just about achieving a dream, but about becoming the person you were destined to be.
Your dreams are the key to unlocking your true self.
You will not only find out who you are but also slowly discover who you can become. It is fascinating.
Embrace them, pursue them with all your heart, and let them guide you to the deepest understanding of who you are.
It is the only way.
Not to mention that this is the only way to build your tribe. If you don’t know who you are, you can’t truly know what and whom you like and dislike.
Ask, and it will be given to you. How will you ask if you don’t know who you are, what and whom you want?
With love, yours truly, Cristian, in collaboration with ChatGPT.