EP 185: Identity is a Choice

In this episode of the Mountain Collective Podcast, Mourad breaks down one of the most powerful ideas in modern neuroscience: your identity is not fixed — it’s rewired by what you repeat.As we move toward 2026, the world is changing faster than ever. Creativity, discipline, confidence, and resilience are no longer traits… they’re trainable circuits in the brain. And the version of you that will meet 2026 is being built right now — thought by thought, habit by habit, choice by choice.Through the research of UCLA neuroscientist Jeffrey Schwartz, the work of Robert Greene, and the science of neuroplasticity, Mourad explores how your mind can physically change, how old patterns can weaken, and how a new identity can be created with intention.You’ll learn the practical method for rewiring your mind, how to shape the future version of yourself, and why 2026 won’t change you — you will change yourself.If you're ready to become the person your future needs, this episode is your blueprint.