I want to begin by being completely real and transparent: I struggled multiple times to publish this article. Perfectionism has a way of creeping in. But one thing I’ve learned is that you can overcome it by hearing the fear – and doing it anyway. So here I am, disregarding the irrational voice of doubt.
This article is about the power of having no Plan B -or more precisely, the power of having no other options. I’ve noticed this in my own life and in my clients: our generation, shaped by endless opportunities and constant conditioning, often tries to do everything. And in the process, we end up burned out or overwhelmed.
Where are the artists who commit fully to their craft, guided not by external approval but by their soul? Where are the writers who live and breathe words with such passion that nothing else compares? Where are the creators who trust their inner guidance so deeply that fear never convinces them to abandon their path?
We live in a world of endless choice. Options multiply, but so does indecisiveness. We listen to social media more than to ourselves, and our inner voice grows quieter. We fear missing out, so we scatter our attention. And in the end, we can’t focus on one thing because we’re paralyzed by too many possibilities.
I often wished I could retreat into a cave, even for a short time – just to experience life without noise. While I can’t do that literally, I’ve learned to reduce the noise around me, and I encourage my clients to do the same. The world will always be noisy, and it’s human to be pulled into it. That’s why setting boundaries is essential. Now, when I choose to stand for a cause, it’s guided by my inner compass and careful research – not by what I happened to scroll past on Instagram or TikTok.
Here’s the truth I’ve come to: eliminating options is not a loss of freedom, but the path to it. More options don’t bring liberation – they bring distraction. Less choice means more focus. More focus builds more drive. More drive fuels productivity. And true productivity leads to deep contentment. The difficulty is that this requires honesty – listening to the inner voice most of us have been trained to ignore. But when we do, we begin to find real answers.
On a parallel note, I recently watched The Great Hack. This documentary left me astonished and deeply reflective. It reveals the unsettling reality of modern media and the immense power of tech leaders – a power that, in the wrong hands, can be misused in dangerous ways. It also highlights their responsibility not only to safeguard our data but to protect us from propaganda, manipulation, and subtle brainwashing, especially among younger generations.
Yet, responsibility also lies with us. We must be conscious of the information we consume, aware that appearances deceive, and willing to question our assumptions. This awareness protects us from manipulation and allows us to discern truth from illusion.
For anyone unafraid to face reality and weary of comforting lies, I strongly recommend this documentary. It unveils how social media – our modern television, newspaper, and radio – can become a tool of hidden influence, often without us even realizing it.
I’ll end with a reflection from narrator David Carroll that struck me deeply, and I invite you to reflect on it too:
“The hardest part in all of this is that these wreckage sites and crippling divisions begin with the manipulation of one individual. Then another, and another. So I can’t help but ask myself: Can I be manipulated? Can you?”
Trusting it will bring some light to someone’s shadow,
Amale 💫💙
Amale Bouzlafa 
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