Stop Waiting for Permission to Live Your Life

In this solo episode , we’re talking about what it really means to take charge of your life especially when you’ve been raised to wait for permission.So many of us have been conditioned to seek approval from parents, authority figures, or society before making decisions. We learn to be the “good one,” follow the expected path, and avoid stepping out of line.But at some point, you realise something important:You are not in trouble.This episode explores the silent social contracts we grow up with, how we outsource our decision-making, and what it takes to start choosing your own life even when it feels uncomfortable.Today pour: Hot chocolateWe talk about:• Why we’re conditioned to wait for permission• The pressure to be the “good one”• Boundaries and stepping outside expectations• Letting go of authority figures in adulthood• Outsourcing decision-making• Increasing your risk tolerance• Why money can give you more autonomy• What it really means to take charge of your lifeIf you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or like you’re waiting for the “right time” — this episode is for you.Pour yourself a drink and let’s get into it.Chapters:00:14:08 – Intro, drink + tea / catch-up 00:15:30 – The dilemma 00:17:37 – Main story (law / not going to law school) 00:22:22 – The silent social contract 00:27:38 – Boundaries + being seen as the “bad one” 00:28:17 – How to be human + authority 00:30:24 – Outsourcing decision making 00:33:08 – Stop waiting for permission 00:34:06 – You are not in trouble 00:36:12 – Abandoning timelines 00:39:35 – Increasing risk tolerance 00:52:03 – Get your money up 01:04:21 – ConclusionAbout the podcast:Let’s Have Drinks is a podcast where we sit down over a drink and have honest conversations about careers, creativity, ambition, and the messy journeys behind building a life.