The Someday Lie



Why We Delay Our Dreams — And How to Finally Break Free

As human beings, we possess an astonishing ability: we lie to ourselves with complete conviction.

It’s not malice. It’s not weakness. It’s a survival mechanism — a deeply wired system designed to keep us safe, but at a steep cost.

You’ve felt it before. You start thinking about something big:

A new career path…

A bold personal goal you’ve carried for years…

An ambitious dream that lights a fire inside you…

Or even the desire to contribute something meaningful to the world...

At first, your mind responds with excitement. You feel the energy, the possibility. You can see the future version of yourself actually living that life.

But then, quietly and cunningly, a single phrase creeps in:

“I’ll do that when…”

And just like that, the dream dissolves.

You’ve just told yourself the lie.

The Lie That Kills Progress

This “I’ll do it when...” mindset is your subconscious protecting you — not helping you.

It constructs a vague, undefined future where everything will be easier, clearer, and more convenient.

But here’s the trap:

That “someday” never arrives.

What’s really happening?

Your subconscious mind is hijacking your conscious desire for change and quietly steering you back toward comfort — and perceived safety.

It feels like procrastination.

It looks like indecision.

But at its core, it’s survival mode, playing a masterful trick on your brain.

Why Your Brain Sabotages Growth

To understand why this happens, we need to understand how the subconscious mind operates.

The subconscious is not wired for goals, dreams, or self-actualization.

Its primary function is survival.

That means every choice you consider is filtered through one question:

“Will this threaten my ability to survive?”

If the subconscious perceives risk — even if the conscious mind doesn’t — it will quietly divert your energy and attention somewhere else.

Here’s how it does that, and what you can do to stop it:

1. You Don’t Fully Believe You Can Succeed

Subconsciously, if you lack true belief in your ability to achieve a goal, your mind sees the pursuit as a waste of time, money, and energy — all critical resources tied to survival.

Even if your conscious mind is motivated, the subconscious whispers:

“This could fail. You’re not ready. Better stay safe.”

The fix:

Build genuine self-belief. Not just surface-level motivation.

You must believe not only that success is possible — but that it’s possible for you.

2. Your Body is Low on Energy (Mg-ATP)

Every action your brain and body take runs on cellular energy — Magnesium-ATP.

When your body is undernourished, overstimulated, or lacking key nutrients, it does not want to expend energy on risky new pursuits.

The problem?

Poor diet and farming practices

Misleading information about nutrition

Overreliance on processed or synthetic foods

Imbalanced supplements (like generic multivitamins)

All of these things leave the body drained, even if you feel "fine" on the surface.

The fix:

Focus on real, nutrient-dense food and bioavailable sources of minerals and vitamins. Optimize energy at the cellular level so your body stops seeing growth as a threat.

3. You’re Already Overwhelmed (Stress Threshold)

Every new path brings some stress.

But your subconscious has a stress threshold — a hard limit for how much pressure you can handle before it slams the brakes.

If you’re already at that limit — dealing with burnout, constant responsibilities, emotional fatigue — your subconscious will push back against anything new, even if it’s positive.

This is why dreams are often postponed until "life settles down" — which it rarely does.

The fix:

Reduce unnecessary stressors. Get better sleep. Detox from overstimulation.

Then, create space for intentional stress that comes from purposeful growth — not chronic survival.

The Real Reason We Die with Regret

Most people aren’t lazy.

They’re not unmotivated.

They’re trapped — not by circumstances, but by a survival system that confuses safety with stagnation.

And so the lie continues:

“I’ll start tomorrow...”

“After I get through this season...”

“Once things calm down...”

But tomorrow becomes next week.

Next week becomes next year.

Next year becomes a lifetime.

Until one day… we lie on our deathbeds, wondering:

“Why didn’t I go after what I truly wanted?”

The Wake-Up Call

You don’t need another productivity hack.

You don’t need another planner or motivational video.

You need truth.

Your subconscious is not the enemy — it’s just doing its job.

But you must learn how to work with it — not let it drive your life.

You need to nourish your body, believe in your worth, and reduce the noise around you.

Only then can you consciously choose growth over comfort... truth over lies.

So Ask Yourself:

What lie have you been telling yourself lately?

What dream have you delayed under the illusion of “someday”?

And more important.

What’s stopping you from starting today?

Ready to Break the Lie and Step Into the Life You Deserve?

Go beyond surface-level mindset hacks.

Dive into psychophysiological mastery.

Learn how to reprogram your survival systems for true growth.

The future isn’t waiting. You are.