ever feel like you're kind of stuck?
Yeah.
Like on autopilot?
Like you're not really the one in control of your own life.
Well today we're gonna deep dive into a story
that might just shake things up a bit.
Okay.
We're looking at a video by this guy, Eamon Godsey.
Oh yeah, I've seen him around.
Yeah, he's a young entrepreneur,
built this huge online following by sharing,
well, some pretty unconventional wisdom, you know?
Yeah, yeah.
On how to build a life you actually want.
It's not just like the usual stuff.
Right, exactly.
What I find interesting about Godsey
is that he doesn't just focus on, you know,
the get rich quick steams or any of that.
He's really all about what he calls personal sovereignty.
Personal sovereignty, okay.
So what exactly does that even mean?
Well think of it like this.
You're the captain of your own ship, right?
And you get to make these conscious traces
about where you wanna go in life
instead of just kind of drifting along with the current.
I like that.
Making the helm, charting your own course.
Exactly, and Godsey's story is a powerful example
of how to do just that.
He starts by talking about this experience he had
when he was just 16 actually.
He was head over heels for his girlfriend.
Young love.
But she had to move back to the US.
A long distance, that's rough.
And for him it was more than just tough.
It was a real wake up call.
Okay.
He realized that even if he had the money to visit her,
he was still stuck, you know?
Bound by school, by his circumstances, he felt powerless.
Yeah, have you ever felt that way?
Totally.
Like no matter what, you're just stuck.
It's like regardless of money, you're just trapped.
And that's exactly what Godsey was dealing with.
And it wasn't just about missing his girlfriend, right?
It was about something deeper.
This realization that he lacked control over his own life.
So this heartbreak was kind of a turning point for him.
Absolutely, it was a huge turning point for him.
He decides he's gonna figure out how to gain control.
Not just for himself either.
He started thinking about the future.
His future kids even.
He's like, what kind of legacy am I building
if I'm not even in control of my own life?
That's pretty heavy stuff for his 16 year old.
Yeah, right.
So how does he go from like heartbroken teenager
to this entrepreneurial powerhouse?
Well, he uses this really interesting analogy.
He compares the feeling of powerlessness
to being on the Titanic.
Okay, I see where this is going.
You're on this seemingly unsinkable ship.
Everything's great, the band's playing, then bam.
They hit an iceberg.
And you're out of control.
And suddenly your fate is out of your hands.
That's a powerful image.
Yeah, and he really focuses on that image
of the band playing as the ship's going down.
Oh yeah, I remember that part.
It's like that moment, right?
When you suddenly realize you're not actually in control.
You're living with this false sense of security.
Like in the movie when everyone suddenly realizes,
oh crap, we're sinking.
Yeah, exactly.
But instead of a literal ship, it's our lives.
Right, it's our dreams, our hopes
that might be going under.
And the band playing, well,
that's different for everyone, right?
Yeah, absolutely.
Could be that feeling of dread
when you wake up on Monday morning.
Or the realization that you're just going through the motions.
Yeah, like you're not really living a life
that feels like yours.
So it's about recognizing those signs,
those subtle signs that, you know,
we're not on a path we've consciously chosen.
Exactly, but Gadsie takes it a step further.
Okay.
He shares this really personal story about his mom.
Oh wow.
Watching her work these exhausting jobs,
coming home drained, you know, every single day.
It was like their own ship was sinking.
Right.
And the music of daily life, it just kept playing.
I think I'm starting to understand
where this idea of personal sovereignty fits in.
Yeah, it's the antidote to that feeling of sinking.
It's about saying, wait a minute,
I don't have to accept this as my reality.
I have the power to change course.
So it's not just about, you know, recognizing the problem.
No, not at all.
It's about taking action.
That's where Gadsie's message gets really interesting,
I think.
Okay.
He doesn't just leave us with like doom and gloom, you know?
Right.
He actually offers a path forward.
Oh, okay, I like that.
And that's where this whole concept
of irresponsible success comes in.
Okay, now we're getting to the good stuff.
Right.
Irresponsible success, what is that,
and what does it have to do with, you know, not sinking?
Well, it's about challenging that conventional definition
of success, right?
Okay.
Gadsie, he actually left his thriving agency.
Really?
At 17.
Wow, 17.
Yeah, to pursue his own vision.
That's crazy.
It was a move that a lot of people considered, you know,
irresponsible.
Right.
But for him, it was about something else.
It was about prioritizing his own definition of success.
So he's saying, like, sometimes playing it safe,
following the responsible path, can actually
be the most irresponsible thing you can do.
Exactly.
It's like asking yourself, am I being true to myself,
to my own aspirations?
Yeah.
Or am I just going through the motions, you know?
Right.
Living someone else's version of success.
I think a lot of people can relate to that, that feeling
of, like, playing it safe, staying in your comfort zone.
Even when you know deep down, there's something more out
there.
Absolutely.
But how do we actually break free from those expectations,
you know?
Right.
How do we start making those irresponsible choices that
lead to a life that feels like truly ours?
Gadsie offers some pretty practical advice here.
OK, good.
Talks about identifying the orchestra that's playing
in our lives.
The orchestra.
Yeah.
It's that constant background noise, you know,
that can drown out our own desires, our aspirations.
OK, I think I'm following.
It's like being at a crowded bar.
You're trying to have a conversation.
But the music's blaring.
You can barely hear yourself think.
And just like in that bar, we often just
become so used to the noise that we don't even
realize how much it's affecting us.
Yeah, it just becomes normal.
Exactly, becomes our norm.
What if we could like step outside for a second,
take a deep breath.
And experience the quiet.
Yeah.
That's the kind of shift in perspective Gadsie's
encouraging.
I like that.
So the first step is awareness.
Yeah.
So what are some of the signs, the signs
that we're letting that orchestra drown us out,
that were maybe on autopilot instead of really
steering our own ship?
He outlines a few key indicators,
like constantly seeking permission for everything,
feeling busy, but not actually making any real progress,
being totally unable to be spontaneous, things like that.
It's like we're not really in control around choices, right?
Exactly, we've given up that control.
But the good news is, once we become aware of those patterns,
we can start to bray free.
That's where the real excitement begins.
OK, so we've identified the orchestra.
We're recognizing those signs that we
might be a little off course.
Now, how do we actually change direction?
How do we start making choices that align with our values,
with our true selves?
It's about having the courage to turn down the volume,
step outside of those comfort zones,
and just start experimenting with new ways of being.
And Gadsie really emphasizes this.
It's a journey not a destination.
There will be setbacks, there'll be moments of doubt.
Of course.
But the key is to just keep moving forward.
So it's about taking small steps, right?
Yeah.
Consistently, and being patient with ourselves along the way.
Absolutely.
And remember, there's no one size fits all approach here.
OK.
What works for one person might not work for another.
It's about finding what resonates with you.
What feels authentic and empowering.
It sounds like a lot of this comes down to self-awareness.
Really understanding what it is that we truly want.
That's a huge part of it.
Yeah.
OK.
Gadsie talks about the importance of introspection,
you know?
Like carving out time for reflection.
Yeah.
And asking yourself those tough questions.
Right.
Like what am I passionate about?
Actually, what brings me joy?
What kind of legacy do I want to leave?
That's a big one.
Yeah.
Those are questions that can feel a little daunting sometimes.
I know, right?
Especially if you've been in that autopilot mode for a while.
Yeah, for sure.
But there's also something really exciting about like,
the possibility of uncovering those answers, you know?
Of rediscovering who we are, what we're capable of.
It's like going on a treasure hunt within yourself.
I love that analogy.
And sometimes the most valuable treasures
are found in the most unexpected places.
That's true.
Gadsie's story is a testament to that.
He found his treasure in heartbreak
in that realization that he was on a path that
wasn't truly his own.
And from that, he built a life that's not only successful,
but also like deeply fulfilling and aligned with his values.
Exactly.
It's pretty inspiring, right?
Absolutely.
Shows that we all have that potential
to create a life that feels authentic, you know?
Even if it means breaking free from what's
considered responsible or safe.
And that's the beauty of personal sovereignty.
It's not about following a set of rules
or achieving some external measure of success.
It's about defining what success means to you.
Exactly.
And having the courage to create a life that reflects
that definition.
That's it.
So it's not about irresponsible versus responsible.
It's about being responsible to ourselves,
to our own dreams, our own aspirations.
That's the key.
Makes you think, huh, what are those responsible choices
we're making?
Yeah, the ones that are actually holding us back.
What are we putting off, you know?
Right, because we're afraid of what people will think.
Or because we doubt ourselves?
God see, he even talks about that feeling,
that dread that can creep in.
Oh, yeah.
And we think about the future, you know?
Yeah.
That realization that another day's gone by,
and we're no closer to where we want to be.
That feeling is the worst.
It's like, what am I even doing with my life?
But God see, he says, don't let that feeling paralyze you.
Oh, OK.
It's actually a called action.
Oh, interesting.
It's a sign that you're ready for something more.
Like you're yearning for a change.
Yeah, exactly.
It's like your inner compass trying
to point you in the right direction.
Even if it feels a little uncomfortable.
It's that nudge, right?
Yeah, that nudge from the universe.
Saying, hey, wake up.
There's more to life than this.
OK, so what's the first step?
What can someone do today?
Right, to start moving towards this personal sovereignty thing.
To take control.
God see says it's not about some big overnight transformation.
OK.
It's small, consistent actions.
Setting intentions, being clear about what you want.
Yeah.
And taking little steps each day.
Like that saying, a journey of 1,000 miles.
Begins with a single step.
Exactly.
And remember, personal sovereignty,
it's not a solo mission.
Right.
Surround yourself with people who support you.
Find your tribe.
The people who get you, who cheer you on.
Yeah, even when you stumble.
You need that.
Because let's face it.
Yeah.
This journey, it can be challenging.
Oh yeah, for sure.
There will be doubts, setbacks.
Moments when you want to give up.
But having that support system.
It can make all the difference.
So to wrap up our deep dive into Gadzie's message,
what resonates with me the most is this.
OK.
Taking control of your life.
It's not about having all the answers.
Right.
It's about having the courage to ask the right questions.
Being honest with yourself.
Where you are, where you want to be.
What you're willing to do to get there.
It's about silencing that orchestra.
Yeah.
Tuning in to your own inner compass.
Sure, of course it feels right for you.
Embrace the unknown.
Be bold.
And trust yourself.
Yeah, we're all rooting for you.
Until next time.
Keep diving deep.
And keep seeking that personal sovereignty.
It's waiting to be unleashed within you.