It is #MentalHealthMonday
No one's coming. And no one cares… more than you.
Now, I don't say that to be harsh. I say it because it's the most freeing realization you can have in your life. The minute you understand that you are the one responsible for your own success, happiness, and fulfillment, everything shifts.
I'm going to break this down into three parts:
1. The Illusion of Rescue – Why we often wait for someone else to save us.
2. The Power of Radical Ownership – How taking control changes everything.
3. Building the Life You Want – What it looks like to truly be in charge of your destiny.
If you're feeling stuck, if you're waiting for permission, or if you're secretly hoping for a lifeline that's just not coming—this episode is for you. Let's dive in.
THE ILLUSION OF RESCUE
Let's talk about this idea of waiting for someone to come along and fix everything for us.
So many of us have this subconscious belief—probably instilled from childhood fairytales or society's messaging—that at some point, someone or something will rescue us. Maybe it's a mentor who will open all the right doors. Maybe it's the "perfect" relationship that will make us feel whole. Maybe it's just the hope that one day things will magically fall into place.
But let me be real with you—that's not how life works.
I learned this the hard way, especially in my career. I spent years thinking that if I just worked hard enough, someone in power would finally see me, believe in me, and hand me the opportunities I deserved. And while, yes, people can help along the way, no one is going to hand you the life you want on a silver platter.
The truth? Everyone is too busy figuring out their own life.
No one is sitting around thinking about how to make your dreams come true. That's your job. And the sooner you accept that, the sooner you can actually start creating the life you want.
THE POWER OF RADICAL OWNERSHIP
So, if no one's coming, what does that mean?
It means you are the hero of your own story. It means you have to be the one who cares the most about your own dreams.
Look, I get it—it's scary to realize that you are in control. Because if we acknowledge that, then we also have to acknowledge that we're responsible for the results in our lives. And that's a tough pill to swallow.
But here's the good news: When you take radical ownership of your life, you become unstoppable.
• You stop blaming external circumstances.
• You stop waiting for permission.
• You stop playing small.
No more waiting. No more excuses. Just action.
When I finally embraced this in my own life, everything changed. Instead of waiting for Hollywood or Broadway to "validate" me, I started creating my own opportunities. I wrote. I produced. I built my own platforms. I took control of my own career.
And guess what? The minute I stopped waiting, the world took notice.
The same thing will happen for you.
BUILDING THE LIFE YOU WANT
So, how do you actually start carving out the life you want?
1. Get clear on what you actually want.
• Not what society says you should want. Not what your family expects. What you truly desire.
2. Stop waiting for permission.
• No one is going to tell you you're "ready." No one is going to give you a sign. The only permission you need is from yourself.
3. Take consistent action.
• Big dreams are built one small step at a time. Show up for yourself daily.
4. Surround yourself with doers, not dreamers.
• If the people around you are just talking about what they want, but never doing anything, you need a new circle.
5. Believe in yourself more than anyone else.
• Because if you don't, why should anyone else?
Listen, the truth is, life doesn't owe us anything. But that's not a bad thing. That means you have all the power. The life you want is 100% in your hands. The question is—what are you going to do about it?
If you take one thing from today's episode, let it be this:
No one's coming. And no one cares more than you.
But that's not a tragedy—it's an opportunity.
Because the moment you stop waiting for someone to rescue you, you can finally step into your full power. You can build, create, and shape your life exactly the way you want it.
So get out there. Take ownership. And make it happen.
Thank you for spending this time with me today. If this episode resonated with you, please share it, tag me, and let's keep this conversation going. You are stronger, more capable, and more powerful than you even realize.
Now go be the hero of your own damn story.
See you next time on The Meredith Patterson Podcast.
