Living, for what? Your life revolves around solving problems. You overthink and get stressed, your relationships require too much energy, and rather than feeling the joy of fulfillment at the end of the day—you feel drained.

This wasn't always the case. There was a time when you knew exactly what brought you alive. Before the world told you who to be, you had a natural genius—something uniquely yours that made your eyes light up.

The Moment We Give Up Our Genius

You too grew up being pressured to listen to the external authority of adults, and that pressure made you give up something that seemed to be important back then. Now it's not relevant, it belongs to the past… or does it?

As children, most of us experienced this same pressure. We were told our interests were:

  • "Not practical"
  • "Won't make money"
  • "Too weird"
  • "A waste of time"
  • "Not what smart kids do"

So we adapted. We learned to value what others valued. We chose safety over authenticity, approval over truth. And piece by piece, we buried our genius under layers of shoulds and supposed-tos.

Those who didn't give in to the pressure were usually mocked for being weird. This minority suffered judgment for years, until at some point the unique spark that they preserved alive matured and became something to admire.

From "Weird" to Genius

Think about the people you admire most. The innovators, artists, entrepreneurs, healers—the ones who seem to live with such freedom and joy. They have something in common: they persevered.

Those who persevered to this point are not weird anymore, now they are considered GENIUS.

They still do the things that they love, they became masters of their trade because they are genuinely enjoying what they do. Now, everybody wants to be like them. To get paid for doing the things we enjoy. Such freedom. Such a blessed life.

But here's the secret: Their genius isn't something they acquired—it's something they never lost. They simply refused to abandon what made them come alive, even when the world called them foolish.

The Hidden Cost of Abandoning Your True Self

When we identify with thoughts that aren't truly ours—opinions we adopted to fit in, beliefs we inherited without questioning—we create what I call a False Self Image. This false self:

  • Constantly needs validation
  • Feels exhausted from performing
  • Solves endless problems that shouldn't exist
  • Creates drama to feel alive
  • Never feels truly satisfied

Our thoughts are more like memories that point to who we were at the specific point when we chose to believe that thought. Who we really are is something that we can only find out again and again in the moment.

Rediscovering Your Inner Genius as an Adult

What is stopping us as adults from discovering our genius within? Is it even possible, after all these years?

The answer is a resounding yes. Your genius didn't disappear—it went underground. And there's a way back to it through what I call inner knowing.

Inner knowing isn't something that happens at a point in time—it's an ongoing process, a way of living. It requires:

  1. Recognizing the False Self: Notice when you're performing rather than being
  2. Creating Space: Stop identifying with every thought that passes through
  3. Listening Deeper: Tap into the subtle knowing beneath mental noise
  4. Acting from Truth: Make decisions from your inner authority, not external pressure
  5. Patience with the Process: Unlearning takes time; be gentle with yourself

The Path Back to Your Authentic Genius

As Mark Twain wisely said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Many people nowadays are looking for a change—they want to make money from something that they enjoy and are fulfilled by, rather than enslaving themselves from 9 to 5 for most of their lives just to afford to experience some joy in between.

But the path isn't about adding something new. It's about removing what was never yours:

  • The need to have all the answers
  • The pressure to be constantly productive
  • The belief that your worth comes from achievement
  • The fear of being seen as different

When these fall away, what remains is your natural genius—the thing you loved before anyone told you it wasn't enough.

Your Genius Is Waiting

The 'Inner Compass' 12-week program deals with that exact transition. While we tackle various concrete challenges, there is a deeper and subtler change that's happening—reconnecting with your inner genius through cultivating inner knowing.

Your genius isn't lost. It's waiting beneath the noise, beneath the shoulds, beneath the false self you've constructed for safety. The question isn't whether you can find it—the question is whether you're ready to stop pretending to be someone you're not.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your inner genius is the natural gifts, passions, and ways of being that felt effortless and joyful as a child. It's what you did for hours without getting tired, what fascinated you before anyone told you it wasn't valuable. It's not about being exceptionally smart—it's about being exceptionally you.

Look for what you did when no one was watching. What did you create, explore, or play with for its own sake? What made time disappear? Often, it's the thing you were told to "stop wasting time on." It might have been building things, telling stories, organizing, helping others, or exploring nature. The clue is in what brought you alive, not what brought you praise.

Yes, but not in the way you might think. It's not about suddenly quitting your job to become an artist (unless that's truly your path). It's about bringing your authentic genius into whatever you do. When you operate from your true self, you become magnetic. Opportunities align. Work becomes play. The people who seem "lucky" are often just the ones brave enough to be themselves fully.

That's exactly where inner knowing comes in. You haven't forgotten—you've just learned to override your inner voice with mental noise. Start with small moments of stillness. Notice what you're drawn to when there's no agenda. Pay attention to what makes you curious. Your body knows even when your mind has forgotten. The path back is through feeling, not thinking.

Some people had support systems that valued authenticity over conformity. Others had such a strong inner compass that external pressure couldn't override it. Many paid a social price early on—being labeled weird, difficult, or impractical. But they chose temporary discomfort over permanent self-abandonment. Now they're the ones we call visionaries.

Topics Covered

Inner Genius Authentic Self Childhood Passion Self-Discovery False Self Inner Knowing Life Purpose

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