Rewired Perception: What You Think They Think

What if the judgment you fear isn't real-but a reflection of your own self-doubt?

In Rewired Perception, Justin R. Williams takes readers on a powerful, eye-opening journey into the psychology of self-perception, approval-seeking, and the false stories we tell ourselves about how others see us. Blending cutting-edge research with relatable personal reflections, this book explores why we care so deeply about being liked-and how to break free from that need.

From the spotlight effect to social media anxiety, mind-reading bias to the trap of people-pleasing, Rewired Perception reveals how much of our fear of judgment is imagined-and how to start living more authentically because of it. Each chapter offers not just insight, but practical tools for untangling from external validation and stepping into self-acceptance.

This book is for anyone who:

• Overthinks social situations

• Struggles with self-doubt or perfectionism

• Feels held back by fear of judgment or rejection

• Is ready to stop performing and start showing up fully

If you've ever asked yourself "What will they think?", this book will help you ask a better question: "What do I think, and why does that matter more?"

Let this be your guide to a freer, more grounded way of being-rooted in truth, not perception.