Starting Over at 45: How Alex Goudie Rebuilt His Entire Life | EP 98

What happens when you’ve already experienced success… but realize you need to start all over again?In this episode of The Big Dawgs with Manning Sumner, Alex opens up about his journey from Miami nightlife, partying, drinking and drugs younger to going broke in his 40s, swallowing his pride, and making one of the biggest bets of his life.At 45 years old, with only a few months of money left to cover his expenses, Alex did something most people would be too afraid or too proud to do: he became an intern.He walked into NEON16 willing to work for free alongside people half his age, choosing opportunity over ego. That decision ultimately opened the door to working alongside some of the biggest names in entertainment and eventually led him toward what he believes is his true purpose: using culture, relationships and influence to create meaningful impact.Alex and Manning also look back on nearly two decades of friendship, the early days of Miami nightlife, the beginnings of LEGACY, Manning’s relentless refusal to quit, and what it really takes to reinvent yourself when life doesn’t go according to plan.They talk about:* Starting over later in life* Swallowing your ego and betting on yourself* Addiction, partying and becoming a better version of yourself* Building relationships without an agenda* Working with some of the biggest artists in the world* Leaving a dream job to pursue a deeper purpose* Love Has No Limits and Good Neighbor Day America* Using entertainment and culture to create real-world impact* Why kindness has the power to transform people* Gratitude, mindset and intentionally creating the life you want* Why Alex believes that at 49, he’s only getting startedSometimes starting over isn’t going backwards.Sometimes it’s the move that finally puts you on the path you were supposed to be on.Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, athletes, creators and leaders who are committed to becoming the best versions of themselves.Follow Alex@theyoung_aghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-dawgs-with-manning-sumner/id1667127648https://open.spotify.com/show/4yJuvkdFdVChIdW0wdCm18?si=90ae60d43d2746e3___________________Follow Manning SumnerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manningsumner/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manningsumnerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manningsumnerTwitter: https://www.x.com/manningsumnerNO DAYS OFF: https://www.instagram.com/nodaysoff/_______________Follow NO DAYS OFF Premium WaterWebsite: https://www.drinkndo.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinknodaysoff/_______________LEGACY GYMWebsite: https://legacyfit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/legacynodaysoff/?hl=enNO DAYS OFF® is never taking a day off on you. It is a commitment to becoming your best self.NO DAYS OFF®