The lizard isn't listening and the lizard doesn't care.
You create your reality according to your beliefs and expectations, therefore you should examine these carefully. If you do not like some aspect of your world, then examine your own expectations.
When your ideas about yourself change, so does your experience.
The present is the point of power.
Alas, there isn't a pain-free way to achieve your goals.
You can either fit in or stand out. Not both.