Episode 57 - Why 60% of People Never Follow Their Dreams and How to Reinvent Anyway with Gary Waldon

Have you ever held back from chasing your dream because of fear — fear of failure, fear of getting it wrong, or fear of what others might think? You’re not alone. In fact, Gary Waldon shares in this episode that 60% of people never follow their dreams because of fear.

Gary knows a thing or two about reinvention. With over 46 jobs under his belt, from topless waiter to lecturer, startup founder to CEO advisor, his “give it a go” approach has shaped a life full of transformation. Now a transformational change specialist and bestselling author of Mastering the Art of Reinvention, Gary helps people and organisations reinvent themselves when they feel stuck.

In this episode, we dive into Gary’s brilliant “boss of the brain” analogy, the tension between foresight and blindsides when it comes to change, and why sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom to force reinvention.

For me, the most powerful reminder was that reinvention is never one-size-fits-all. The art of reinventing yourself is unique to each of us, but it’s also one of the most empowering ways to move forward when life feels stuck.

Key Episode Takeaways:

• Gary’s simple “boss of the brain” analogy to explain the difference between brain and mind.

• Why 60% of people never follow their dreams, and how fear of failure is at the root of it.

• How foresight versus blindsides impact our ability to reinvent, and why catalysts matter.

• Reinvention is deeply personal, but it’s always possible when you’re willing to try.

About the Guest:

Gary Waldon is a transformational change specialist who has helped many people and organisations reinvent themselves using his practical and engaging approach. He has had over 46 different jobs throughout his life, including being a topless waiter, lecturer, teacher, start up founder and CEO advisor, along with earning two master’s degrees in business and finance. Gary has played significant transformational roles across multiple industries including health, technology, finance, consulting, education, and aviation. His ‘give it a go’ approach to life has seen him featured in media widely. He is also the best-selling author of the 2020 book release, Sort Your Sh!t Out.

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Yours in Reinvention, Emma. X.