“Attract what you expect. Reflect what you desire. Become what you respect. And mirror what you admire.”
These powerful words are a guide to intentional living—an approach that can help you align your mindset, actions, and environment to achieve the life you aspire to. Let’s unpack the meaning of each phrase and how you can apply them to your personal and professional growth.
1. Attract What You Expect
The energy you put out into the world determines what you draw back. If you expect success, abundance, and positivity, you’ll naturally align yourself with opportunities that match those expectations. On the other hand, if you focus on fear, doubt, or failure, those negative energies can manifest in your life.
How to Implement This:
- Set Clear Intentions: Visualize what you want to achieve. Write it down and revisit it often.
- Adopt a Positive Mindset: Train yourself to see opportunities where others see obstacles.
- Surround Yourself with Positivity: The people you spend time with influence your energy—choose wisely.
“What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.” — Buddha
2. Reflect What You Desire
Your actions, words, and behavior are a mirror of your innermost desires. If you desire respect, show respect. If you want kindness, be kind. Reflecting what you desire shifts the focus from “waiting” for things to happen to actively embodying the qualities you want to attract.
How to Implement This:
- Live with Integrity: Align your actions with your values and aspirations.
- Be Intentional in Your Interactions: If you want meaningful connections, engage authentically and give value first.
- Practice Gratitude: The more you reflect gratitude, the more abundance you invite into your life.
“You don’t attract what you want. You attract what you are.” — Wayne Dyer
3. Become What You Respect
We often admire certain traits or achievements in others—discipline, creativity, authenticity, or kindness. To truly embody those qualities, you must put in the work to become the kind of person you respect. Growth starts from within.
How to Implement This:
- Identify Qualities You Admire: Write down the traits you respect in others.
- Take Small, Consistent Actions: If you respect discipline, start by setting a routine. If you respect creativity, dedicate time to your craft.
- Hold Yourself Accountable: Personal growth takes commitment. Stay consistent even when it’s hard.
“Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you happy.”
4. Mirror What You Admire
Who do you admire? What values, habits, or achievements do they represent? Instead of simply admiring from afar, observe and incorporate those qualities into your own life. When you mirror what you admire, you become a living reflection of your goals and inspirations.
How to Implement This:
- Find Role Models: Whether it’s through books, mentors, or leaders, look for people who inspire you.
- Adopt Their Habits: Successful people often share common habits—like reading, journaling, or waking up early.
- Stay Authentic: Mirroring doesn’t mean copying. It’s about adapting qualities to suit your unique path.
“Admire someone else’s beauty without questioning your own.”
Bringing It All Together
The art of living intentionally lies in these four steps:
- Attract what you expect by focusing on positive outcomes.
- Reflect what you desire by being the energy you wish to receive.
- Become what you respect by committing to your growth.
- Mirror what you admire by learning from those who inspire you.
As you step into this mindset, you’ll notice a shift—not only in your personal life but also in your entrepreneurial and creative journeys. It’s not about perfection but about showing up as the best version of yourself every day.
Reflection Question:
What qualities or goals do you admire most? How can you embody them starting today?
Take a moment to journal about it—because transformation starts with awareness.
Keep striving. Keep becoming.
– MJ Nyota.
