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This book is the English translation of the original Hindi title:
“Man ki Haar, Zindagee ki Jeet”
written and published by Dhirendra Singh Bisht.
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The Mind’s Maze – A Battle Within
The human mind might be the most mysterious thing we know.
It imagines, it fears, it questions — and sometimes, it traps itself in its own web.
The mind is a companion — one that can lift you to the sky, or throw you to the ground. And the strangest part?
In both moments, it’s still your own.
You’ve heard the saying — “It’s all in the mind.”
But is it just a phrase?
Or is there a deeper truth hiding inside it?
In reality, whenever we face something difficult, our brain’s first instinct is to assess risk.
“What if I fail?”
That question alone leads us down a path paved with fear.
Fear is natural. But when we let it take over — that’s when defeat begins.
The Mind’s Default Mode – Safety
For millions of years, the human brain has been hardwired for one purpose: survival.
See danger? Run.
Face the unknown? Freeze.
Risk of pain? Avoid.
So, when we start something new — a business, a dream, a big goal — the mind immediately asks:
“Is this risky?”
And if it sees even a little danger —
(What will people say? What if I fail?) — it quietly signals you to stop.
Often, this signal is subtle:
“Not today. Maybe tomorrow.”“I’m probably not meant for this.”“This isn’t my thing.”
That’s when the mind turns overly sensitive — unable to handle even small discomforts.
And that’s how it starts defeating you… quietly, without a fight.
Is the Mind Our Enemy?
No.
The mind is not your enemy — but it is like an untrained child.
And just as a child needs guidance, so does the mind.
It must be taught:
“Not all risks are fatal.”“Not all fears are real.”“Not every failure is final.”
If you can train your mind to look at fear without submitting to it,
you can turn it from your greatest enemy into your strongest ally.
Two Voices Within
Have you ever noticed that when you’re about to take a big step, two voices rise inside you?
One says:
“Yes, do it! This could be your moment.”
The other whispers:
“No. What if you fail?”
These voices aren’t coming from outside — they’re both inside you.
The real question is:
Which one do you choose to listen to — fear or hope?
Mental conflict arises when we get stuck between these two voices.
And in that struggle, we begin to lose energy, lose clarity… and often, lose courage.
The Battle Within Is Where Everything Begins
Winning in the outer world is always secondary.
The real victory begins within — with the quiet but persistent belief that you can take the next step.
You don’t need to silence your fear completely.
You just need to strengthen the other voice — the one that says,
“You’re capable.”
“You’ve survived before.”
“Try one more time.”
That’s how the maze begins to clear.
Because before you win anywhere else —
You must first stop losing to your own mind.
