Stop Waiting for Permission: Grab the Book

DeadThree - Coaching and Leadership Development

In this episode of the DeadThree Coaching Show, we confront one of the biggest barriers to growth — the permission trap.

Most people are sitting in the audience, waiting to be chosen. Waiting for validation. Waiting for someone to notice their effort, hand them the opportunity, and tell them it’s “their time.”

But here’s the truth: nobody’s coming. The spotlight isn’t handed out — it’s taken.

Drawing from powerful stories and real experiences, George challenges you to stop waiting for the right time, the right approval, or the perfect conditions — and to simply move.

This episode dives deep into the difference between humility and hesitation, between fear and courage, and between average and elite.

You’ll hear lessons inspired by leaders like Ben Newman, Ed Mylett, and Jesse Itzler, along with a vivid story of a motivational speaker holding up two books — one simple act that reveals the truth about action, confidence, and self-belief.

👉 Inside This Episode

• Why most leaders and creators are stuck waiting for permission instead of taking initiative.
• The mindset shift from “I hope they notice me” to “I’m going to go take it.”
• How comfort disguises itself as humility — and why that’s killing your growth.
• The story of “the books on stage” — a powerful visual of courage and movement.
• Why confidence doesn’t come before action — it comes because of action.
• How to use courage and consistency to make yourself “too good to ignore.”
• The difference between standards and permission — and why the world rewards consistency, not compliance.

🔥 Three Actions to Take Today

1. Push back your chair — identify one area where you’ve been waiting and take the first step today.
2. Revisit your standards — make sure they’re higher than your need for validation.
3. Create momentum — keep promises to yourself daily; confidence is built through consistency.

💬 Quote to Remember

“When your preparation is solid and your habits are tight, you don’t need permission. Your work becomes your validation.”