If you have been feeling a quiet shift in yourself that you cannot quite name but you know is there, this conversation might give you some company.
Ricky talks about the moments that shaped him, the things he has let go of, and the parts of himself he is finding again. We go from childhood memories of being the tech obsessed “shiny buttons” kid, to DJing in dark clubs, to building a tech agency, to the grounding work he does as a Samaritans listening volunteer.
He also speaks about being born with one leg and what it meant to grow up with parents who backed him fully while keeping things real. From early limitations he had to face, to the quiet courage of choosing what felt true to him, Ricky shares how these experiences shaped how he moves through the world.
There is also an honest moment about how he and his partner made peace with the version of their life that does not include children right now. Not with regret, but with clarity and acceptance.
We also get into the shift he is feeling today. The old metrics of success like speed, productivity and constant growth no longer land. What feels more important now is community, meaning and a softer way of living.
Do you need a goal to take action, or can you follow what feels human and true?
Listen if you:
- are questioning the old definitions of success
- want conversations that sit in the grey
- feel a shift but do not yet have words for it
- prefer honesty over performance
- are navigating changes in identity, purpose or energy
Key quotes
"I always loved the shiny buttons."
"At some point I realised being a fireman probably was not going to happen."
"There is something softer pulling me now."
"I have always liked helping people."
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