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This episode is about ownership — the kind that doesn’t come from blame, excuses, or public explanations.
I talk honestly about where I handed my power away, how outside voices influenced decisions that weren’t theirs to make, and what it looks like to stop defending yourself and start fixing what actually matters. This isn’t about calling anyone out. It’s about calling myself forward.
In a culture that encourages quick exits, loud opinions, and constant judgment, this conversation explores why repair is harder than walking away — and why it’s worth it. I share what changed when I stopped outsourcing my judgment, stopped recruiting opinions, and started taking full responsibility for how I show up in my life and relationships.
If you’ve ever felt pulled in too many directions by advice, pressure, or noise — this episode is a reminder that ownership is quiet, clarity is internal, and growth begins when you choose to stand where you actually live the consequences.
By Shawn Dirksen aka StogieThis episode is about ownership — the kind that doesn’t come from blame, excuses, or public explanations.
I talk honestly about where I handed my power away, how outside voices influenced decisions that weren’t theirs to make, and what it looks like to stop defending yourself and start fixing what actually matters. This isn’t about calling anyone out. It’s about calling myself forward.
In a culture that encourages quick exits, loud opinions, and constant judgment, this conversation explores why repair is harder than walking away — and why it’s worth it. I share what changed when I stopped outsourcing my judgment, stopped recruiting opinions, and started taking full responsibility for how I show up in my life and relationships.
If you’ve ever felt pulled in too many directions by advice, pressure, or noise — this episode is a reminder that ownership is quiet, clarity is internal, and growth begins when you choose to stand where you actually live the consequences.