What Are You Willing to Throw Your Life Away On?

A simple setting… a guitar… and a DEEP message hidden inside it.From the quiet of the cabin, Andrew moves from talking guitars into something far more fundamental: the nature of mistakes, risk, creativity, and growth. He challenges the very idea that mistakes even exist — suggesting instead that what we call “errors” are often the doorway to discovery, expression, and advancement.Through music, recording, and life experience, he shows how growth requires risk, experimentation, and the willingness to surprise yourself. From the discipline of practice to the unpredictability of creation, this message points to a larger truth: Life rewards those who extend themselves… who push beyond repetition… and who have the courage to act on insight when it appears.A grounded, practical, and philosophical reflection on creativity, risk, and becoming something more.Chapter Markers(00:00) Opening philosophical frame of the series  (01:12) Morning reflections and the “garden of guitars”  (02:19) Are there really mistakes in life?  (03:25) Accidents, surprises, and creativity  (03:43) Risk and extending your potential  (05:43) Repetition vs growth in music and life  (07:05) Attitude as the lens of reality  (08:55) Playing beyond muscle memory  (09:41) Loss, rebuilding, and relationship to instruments  (11:11) Letting go of perfection and status  (13:35) Tools, instruments, and expression  (16:26) Creativity vs productivity in recording  (17:42) Space, time, and refinement in art  (24:45) First takes vs repetition and mastery  (26:05) Creativity, altered states, and breakthroughs  (29:03) The mind as a problem-solving system  (29:50) Insight, courage, and acting on ideas  (30:23) Risk, grit, and what life rewards  (30:56) Closing reflections on what’s worth your lifeSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!“Each song demands a guitar that likes that song.”

A DEEP and foundational message: Life itself is a system of COMPENSATION. In this episode, Andrew speaks plainly and directly to you from the Awakened Forest without any of the spectacle of a large public audience. He goes DEEP into the philosophical explanations of why Compensation IS your main System/Structure in creating a World-Class company. We live in a world of “Incentives and Disincentives”... and BOTH the Positive and Negative need to be used in a balanced system that will LAST!  Emerson sets the frame, Munger lands the punch (“Show me the Incentive, and I’ll show you the Result”), and Reed goes about as far as any business person or philosopher has gone on the topic. And he gets practical… REAL -REALITY- What IS! Humans seek Purpose & Meaning over Money, so this is paramount…and bad or poor cultures will drive away Top Talent no matter how much you pay them…Chapter Markers(00:00) Intro(02:18) Compensation as a profound life principle(04:28) Incentives, disincentives, and human motivation(06:50) Pain, accountability, and organizational reality(08:06) Structural systems vs people solutions(11:28) Compensation as a universal law of life(12:59) Meaning, purpose, and the limits of money(17:33) Financial pay vs psychic/job compensation(18:43) Cause-and-effect and the transactional nature of existence(24:54) The developmental value of pain and dissatisfaction(27:10) Risk, effort, and earning true success(30:11) Value perception and the psychology of reward(33:20) Wealth as the ability to luxuriate in life(35:42) Happiness, discipline, and earned satisfaction(38:24) Helping others succeed as the path to success(40:02) Compensation as a force that creates focus(43:10) Early compensation system success stories(44:30) Evolving compensation systems and people development(45:50) The ecosystem of mutual benefitSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!“Show me the incentive, and I'll show you the result.” 

In this interview episode, Andrew offers a clear-eyed look at the Music Business—not as mythology, but as lived reality. He explains why constraints (time, money, energy) often fuel creativity rather than restrict it, and why the most talented people are those who can take a small seed and make it grow! Andrew draws a sharp distinction between Art and Entertainment, stating that sometimes artists must eventually choose which path they’re willing to walk—and accept the consequences. The conversation turns practical as Andrew discusses the role of the Music Manager, the danger of image over substance, and why results—not appearance—are the only honest measure of competence. The throughline is simple and uncompromising: creativity, integrity, and intelligence matter more than excess, hype, or unlimited resources.Chapter Markers(00:00) Intro(01:04) The Interview Context — Sedgwick Studios, art vs. entertainment(02:00) The Music Business Reality — “Flakes, fruitcakes, and vultures”(03:02) Art vs. Entertainment — Depth vs. pleasing the masses(04:12) The Trap of Success — Money, expectation, and creative risk(05:11) Authenticity — Creating beyond opinion and commercial appeal(06:16) What a Manager Actually Is — Allocation of assets, ROI(07:39) Image vs. Reality — Looking successful vs. being successful(09:08) Outliers & Integrity — Modeling the 90th percentile(10:56) Constraints as Fuel — Time, money, and the human experience(11:57) Half the Time Rule — Pressure that sharpens thinking(13:38) Sleep & the Brain — Letting problems sort themselves(15:08) Budget Balance — Enough time vs. too much(16:22) Talent Test — Who can grow a small seed(17:25) “If Only” Thinking — Why some people never grow(18:26) Close — Final thanksSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!“People can't give what they don't have.”

Ditch the Pick! Andrew walks through insights gained over many years of playing the guitar and making music. He discusses the fingers as natural extensions (modified with acrylics)  and the use of a “plectrum” (pick) as well as how a person’s playing, techniques and style change over time. He shares how one gains experience from “adapting around injuries”, with sometimes customizing instruments (often even shaving a Les Paul neck or any instrument) to get the feel right for you. Andrew has suffered loss of use of BOTH arms and hands, one from an accident and another from a physician's error! He worked like CRAZY to “rehabilitate” them back into top playing form… and he plays BETTER NOW, after the injuries, by developing a higher consciousness of his body and his instruments. The theme: there’s no rule book—style emerges from your body, history of playing, and relationship with each guitar. Let your technique, instrument choices, and touch evolve—because no two notes (or players) are alike!Chapter Markers(00:00) Intro(02:10) Ditch the Pick — Nails as “natural extensions,” new possibilities(03:07) Adapt & Overcome — Injuries → rehab → evolving technique(03:47) Tools & Tradeoffs — Two fingers, plunkiness, pinches, flesh–string mix(05:29) Evolving Your Own Way — Style from body/history/feel(06:34) No Rule Book — No two people (or notes) are alike(08:40) “No Bad Notes” — Choose instruments that fit; customize necks(09:28) Instruments as Friends — Bonding with specific guitars(10:03) After the Fires — Treasuring instruments post-loss(12:01) Let It Flow — Play what emerges; “beyond command”(13:12) Close — Thanks and sign-offSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!“You evolve your own way. There’s no rule book… about how to make music or how to play an instrument.”

In close collaboration with Jeff Haffner, Chris Comeaux, and Teleios StudiosQuality FIRST and ALWAYS! Stunning Economics follow. In a fast-moving crossover with Chris Comeaux and TCNTalks, Andrew, in his direct manner, affirm that Quality Comes from Within, separates Good from Bad Profits, and ties Margin to structure, intense training, and a complete COMMITMENT to Quality! They cover some of the basics of The Model (Perfect Phones, Perfect Visits + Perfect Documentation), System7, the utter importance of Benchmarking, and why great Leaders reconcile art + science. Stories range from Andrew recruiting Chris to Hendersonville to Green-Beret-influenced discipline from meetings at the Japan-House, with a simple refrain:  Our lives (and organizations) don’t just happen—they flow out of us.Chapter Markers (00:00) Why This Series (03:10) Meet the Host & Guest — Chris Comeaux introduces Andrew; bio & backstory(12:39) Margin vs. Quality — Good profits vs. bad profits; intention over spend(15:15) Quality From Within — J-House, Special Forces influence, phones within three rings(17:26) Define Bad Profits — Slashed training, squeezed quality, sustainable standards(19:55) Beyond Budgets — Percent-based models that flex with volume and revenue(24:50) System7 & People Dev — Train to the system; art + science in care delivery(30:24) Model the Masters — Copy great teachers; humility to adapt practices(33:28) Teaching With Edge — “Perfect Visit” certification; standards with heart(41:20) Perfect Phones Matter — Two hours → big lift; win trust on first contact(46:28) Deming + Drucker — Systems and mission; both/and thinking(50:28) Final Counsel — Mirror, truth, and numbers as tools; close & bookmarkTCNtalks Video Linkhttps://youtu.be/CpHQWpPsdmc?si=XzeDED214--oezTqAnatomy Of Leadership Video Linkhttps://youtu.be/k6RUs8QII94?si=m4aqTcG0LZwE4XlxSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!“Quality comes from within. Our lives don’t just happen. They flow out of us.”

A STARTLING idea: No one has EVER seen God. Andrew invites you to suspend the images in our minds of a white-haired figure, in a robe and sandals—and look to the Unseen: Silence, Space, the supportive Nothing that holds everything together. NATURE becomes THE Master Teacher—clouds, waves, leaves—“perfect and doing their job,” while the Unnoticed (air, space, silence) proves dominant. From health we never notice or appreciate it until it breaks, to a cathedral altar inscribed “To the Invisible God Which No One Has Seen,” he points to the source of Thought/Vision that births the concrete, tangible world.Chapter Markers(00:00) Intro(02:02) Suspend the Images — Let go of the white-haired picture.(02:41) Silence/Space: The Unseen — Air, nothingness, and the sound of silence.(04:00) Nature as Master Teacher — Clouds, waves, leaves doing their job.(04:59) The Unnoticed Dominates — Space and silence as the supportive reality.(05:25) Immensity, Scale & Limits — Infinity beyond the five senses.(06:42) Health, Loss & Gratitude — We notice value when it breaks.(08:44) “To the Invisible God” — The cathedral inscription.(10:25) Invisible → Concrete — Thoughts/visions birthing tangible reality.(11:14) Close — Thanks and sign-off.Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!“When health is working, we don’t appreciate it… until something breaks.”

Silence the noise. Turn off the radio, the Internet, the opinions—lie back under the night sky and listen inside. From frogs and crickets by a small pond to Star Trek’s imagined futures, Andrew argues that attitude shapes experience, that life’s “push–pull” world is ultimately upward, and that the external world—losses included—summons our courage and moves us forward. The counsel: choose a positive disposition, accept conflict as natural, and trust the voice you hear when the noise finally stops.Chapter Markers(00:00) Intro(01:05) Silence The Noise — Turn down radio/Internet; reveal yourself to the universe(02:30) Isolation 101 — Why aloneness heals; finding God in the quiet(03:57) Ask The Big Questions — Truth, reality, purpose; cog or essential?(04:18) The Upward Bias — Yes over no; attitude drives outcomes(05:09) Positive vs. Crappy — Who people want to work with; choose your stance(06:18) Pond Lessons — Frogs, fish, and “make the day pleasant”(07:16) Life Works — Conflict at every scale; still, life works(08:23) Vision & Imagination — Star Trek to smartphones; ideas from the unseen(09:25) Loving Universe — Openness, badges, and a generous intelligence behind things(10:08) External Push — Losses force new directions; courage is summoned(12:17) Attitude Determines Experience — World as enemy vs. world cooperating with you(14:05) Both Halves Within — Light and “viciousness” in us; time and season(14:59) Final Counsel — “Turn off the radio… Internet… listen to your own intuitions.”(15:52) CloseSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!“There is a time in your life when you have to silence all voices, turn down the radio, turn off the Internet…” “In the silence, in the space, we find ourselves, we find God… the opinions of others must be silenced.” 

Andrew opens Day 1 of the CEO Retreat, attended by CEOs from across the country, by going straight to the heart of QUALITY—and where it REALLY comes from: within the Leader! He connects discipline to a Culture of Meticulousness, then ties Customer Delight (5,553 interactions without a single complaint) to phenomenal economics. CEOs are urged to defeat corporateness without lowering Standards, but INCREASING their Standards. He also urges to build Self-Regulating Systems (training + compensation), and assess leaders for Intelligence, Communication Skills, Attitude, Energy/Drive, Decisiveness, Accountability, and Confidence. The throughline: SUCCESS UNITES PEOPLE; design for incentives and disincentives; and run an “integrated, coherent organization, based on “mutual reliance” with zero silos where compensation teaches, both in monetary as well as, more importantly, non-monetary levels. Quality comes from “within!”Chapter Markers(00:12) Intro(02:56) Welcome to the J-House — Fire, resilience, and Special Forces influence(05:29) Defeat Corporateness — High standards without killing the human feel(06:12) Japan as Model — Discipline, honor, meticulousness → national performance(07:20) Quality = From Within — Vision, will, and the 50% you control(08:35) Meticulousness in Practice — “Good enough” vs “that’s it” craftsmanship(09:55) Customer Delight — Win referral sources; thousands of visits, zero complaints(11:35) Maintenance Mindset — Everything requires care; quality is ongoing work(13:50) Focus & Self-Regulation — Love → energy; leaders set the standard(16:48) Manuals & Training — Standardization, documentation, labs, and tests(17:18) Self-Regulating Orgs — Less supervision; comp + systems carry the load(22:29) Kill Meeting Hell — Design operations that don’t need endless meetings(23:30) Success as Duty — Growth, economics, mission—what the CEO must deliver(29:18) Incentives & Disincentives — Pay as teacher; include the negative(31:11) Proven Comp Systems — 2× quality, 2× productivity when pay aligns(41:06) Audit Your Leadership — Assess yourself and your lieutenants(44:17) Pipeline for Leaders — Video screens, redundancy, promotion track(47:45) Communication & Lists — Writing, public speaking, prioritization habits(49:40) Attitude & Energy — Remove poison; happiness pay; hire for drive(51:40) Decisiveness & Courage — Avoid analysis paralysis; own mistakes(54:05) Accountability Skill — Do the “pain” without losing talent(55:29) Standardization Basics — Steps, requirements, position-state of self-control(56:28) Confidence via Pay — Smoke out renters; bet on self + company(58:13) One Living System — Zero silos; comp as the glue(59:19) The Leader’s Lid — Org can’t outgrow the CEO; keep leveling up(01:00:11) Break & CloseSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!“The big thing that a CEO has to be about is success. That’s the job.”

A night-born inspirational message: your ACTIONS don’t start on the surface—they rise from DEEP WITHIN! From a spontaneous moment on the Mountain—as Andrew walked up the hill to inspect the construction of the Big Hungry Church which is emerging…under a shooting star—perhaps as sign that Reconciliation is so KEY in Life!  Andrew offers perhaps the third “sermon on the mount” and invites you to listen inside. He speaks of making Space—to see more clearly—where NATURE is THE Master Teacher of how Life actually works… that we must reconcile Both Halves (Light and Dark), accept Consequence, and take Responsibility for what we Do. The human impulse toward Moral Superiority is a dead end. Instead, Andrew urges acts of  Daily Kindness, Honest Self-Assessment, and the Courage to act from a higher Consciousness—to become Self-Reliant, to raise our Conduct, and to align with Reality’s push–pull motivations. Respect Tradition and Institutions… and still Advance the Race with your own Contribution.Chapter Markers(00:00) Why This Series — Intelligent life beyond institutions; wilderness and reality(01:05) Third Sermon on the Mountain (02:25) Deep Conviction vs. Fear — Trepidation, questioning, and the inner “yes”(03:06) Human Frailty & Gall — Vices, courage, and building holy ground anyway(03:54) Night Sky & God — Shooting star; the unseen God within everything(05:03) Honor All Things — People, insects, grass, rocks; not preachy—relational(06:59) Daily Kindness as Structure — Gratitude book, “do a good deed daily,” accountability(08:42) Ownership & Toughness — Structural moves leaders must make; not pedestrian ideas(09:36) Consciousness Compounds — Joy of elevating awareness; reconcile “both halves”(10:56) Push–Pull World — Electromagnetic metaphor; you can’t carve off the negative(12:32) Badges & Belief — Respect traditions, form your own views, reserve the right to change(13:41) Moral Superiority — Control, power, and refusing to condemn others(14:35) Self-Acceptance & Honest Audit — Forgiveness, brutal self-assessment when needed(15:59) Nature’s Dark Edge — Viciousness, consequence, and alignment with life(17:39) Varieties of Consciousness — Saints, liars, mediocrity, and compassion from the higher(19:01) When War Is Required — Low consciousness breaks contracts; protect what matters(20:21) Isaiah & Job — Light and dark created; acceptance and empowerment(21:40) Discipline & Fasting — “Give to get,” hunger as motivator(22:50) Stars & Voltaire — To the invisible God; courage to listen and follow through(23:51) Close — Thanks and sign-offSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYouTube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!“The God who is unseen, unnoticed, unrecognized, unrevered, but yet is and is within everything and within us.”

VISION!!! Often seen as “squishy” -  a waste of time, especially if you’ve sat through “Vision Statement Creating” meetings. However, Vision is, in fact, one of the most VALUABLE things a person, as well as an organization, can make! Why? A great Vision can change your LIFE! Literally! It seems that Human beings need a “Bright Horizon” to look forward to! Without a Life-Giving Vision, people perish!In this episode, Andrew Reed dives into one of the most misunderstood — yet essential — elements of building a great organization: Vision. Far from being corporate fluff or an exercise in branding, Vision is described here as the foundational force that creates FOCUS. Without it, individuals lose direction, teams lose energy, and entire companies drift. Broadcasting from a mountaintop in the Awakened Forest, Andrew shares how a compelling vision transforms not only organizations, but people. It sharpens decision-making, boosts morale, and fosters the kind of culture that outperforms competitors. From startups to M&A transitions, this episode explains how Vision informs Design, Culture, Leadership Development, Compensation, and Accountability — and how to build one that actually motivates real advancement.Chapter Markers(00:00) – Intro(01:09) – The Power of FocusA compelling vision cuts through distraction and drives discipline.(03:32) – Vision and Human PsychologyWhy people need a horizon to avoid despair — in life and business.(06:55) – Visions that Break AddictionsStories of personal transformation through bright, motivating goals.(08:15) – Vision Informs the LeaderThe clearer the vision, the more it shapes who the leader must become.(13:13) – Courage Before ClarityVision often demands risk — clarity comes only after action.(17:03) – The Studio That Started With a VisionA personal story of grief, insight, and an improbable success.(19:47) – Vision at Every Level of an OrganizationDepartmental, site, and team-level vision matters just as much as company-wide purpose.(24:13) – M&A Success Depends on VisionWhy 75% of acquisitions fail — and how vision flips that script.(26:50) – Culture, Empowerment & Spiritual DNAHow MultiView’s vision-centered model transforms organizations from the inside out.(29:21) – Vision vs. CommitteesCommittees kill clarity — vision must be owned and accountable.(31:52) – Building Around the VisionFrom recruiting to measurement: design backward from the outcome.(36:55) – Accountability & QuantificationVision is empty without standards, data, and meaningful consequences.(38:44) – Outro & Next StepsEncouragement to craft a vision that motivates, aligns, and delivers results.Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!

A dangerous and perhaps scandalous idea: your beliefs don’t just guide you—they limit you! From a spontaneous moment of inspiration at the GameHaus, with Andrew walking toward the Church of Reconciliation, Andrew gave perhaps the 1st sermon on the “mount” or in this case, the mountain! Andrew talks about temporarily suspending beliefs to make space to consider other points of view and ideas - to see more clearly: Nature as THE Master Teacher as the truth of how Life operates on this planet, one sees that most of human civilization and society are “invented” or are made up – and that perhaps our job IS to create our own beliefs! As we have no other choice in reality! The need/want for Moral Superiority or to be “right” seems to be the main conflict in the human world. Andrew encourages people to respect the ideas of tradition and institutions, but to advance the race with their own contributions… to find Courage and become Self-Reliant – in the spirit of Voltaire and Emerson.Chapter Markers(00:12) The Question — Why this series exists; toward intelligent life, beyond institutions.(01:05) Thesis Stated — “Your beliefs are limitations”; spontaneous origin of the message.(02:08) A Dangerous Position — Suspending belief; why it shocks norms and traditions.(03:30) Moral Superiority — The trap of lording beliefs over others; back to Nature as teacher.(05:04) Scars in the Forest — Fire, loss, and building a “holy ground”; Voltaire’s counterpoint.(06:20) Voltaire to Emerson — Challenging belief systems; fully actualized living.(07:44) I AM & Presence — Divinity within and around; question every command.(09:01) Infinite Variety — No two alike; shape your own beliefs with courage.(10:09) Fear & Boundaries — Beliefs as perimeters; expand your map of reality.(10:52) Reverence & Autonomy — Honor tradition, then interpret life for yourself.(11:36) Opinion ≠ Truth — Everyone can be wrong; truth isn’t a vote.(12:11) To Yourself, Not Converts — Come to your own powers; stop the victim card.(12:50) Full Tuition — Strength, education, self-reliance; no shortcuts.(13:14) Higher Conduct — Stand on convictions, avoid agitation; practice acceptance to think clearly.(14:45) Beyond Belief — Can you wipe the slate and choose what’s worth believing?(15:05) Expansion — Beliefs shape vision; stop artificially limiting yourself.(15:52) The Real Question — You’re spending your life anyway—on what? Close & thanks.Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!“Being beyond beliefs is truly a dangerous position.”

In this episode, Andrew covers perhaps the 3 BIG DECISIONS that majorly impact a person’s Life.. They are: Your Choice of a Mate or to Live Alone (kiddos are part of this)Your Choice of OccupationYour Choice of a HOME Reed speaks plainly about how each of these decisions and their DRAMATIC CONSEQUENCES in the quality of one's Life…and the need to be as deliberate as possible in these choices.Chapter Markers(00:12) Why this series exists: Intelligent Life, beyond institutions, into Nature and reality (01:04) The premise: three big decisions that set direction, happiness, and experience (02:03) Decision #1 — Mate or Live Alone: influence on nearly every choice; hard personal lessons (04:48) Kids, seasons of marriage, and permission to change direction when it’s destructive (05:48) Choosing solitude well: standards, freedom, reconciliation with self, and the divine presence. (07:20) Decision #2 — Occupation: pick work that gives energy; apprenticeship, pain, and payoff (08:52) Entrepreneurship vs. employment: it takes “more than 40 hours” and real responsibility (10:02) Economics across decisions: partner effects, household strain, and boundaries (11:50) Decision #3 — Where to Live: finding “home,” surroundings, and the neighbor effect (14:03) Luxuriate: ordinary joys as wealth; why most luxuriating happens at home (15:21) Gratitude for the scars; nothing wasted in Nature or in life; close and contact Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!

As part of living an Intelligent Life, Andrew proposes that we need NEW definitions of Productivity… that even in our times of rest or reflection, we are making progress… In fact, Productivity is perhaps overrated…as we NEED the GAPS, the PAUSES, the BREAKS from the routine to have BOTH halves of the Process of Life… In these Breaks, we often discover ourselves, sort out our true feelings, and find a new or renewed VISION for our lives… Only in these GAPS do we find rest, sensitivity, reflection, and simple joy—all essential to an Intelligent Life. Though it is a true success pattern to make written lists, there is also equal value in being “listless” sometimes… Discovering pleasure in “ordinary tasks” such as washing dishes, cleaning, or sitting with coffee. Andrew explores the role of Attitude and why progress often occurs in the “dry” seasons. With stories of Uncle Earl’s slow but ultra-high-quality craftsmanship, a hermitage healing in the Black Forest, and Mother Teresa’s “epic and dry,” he invites you to slow down, listen to Nature, and notice that you might be making more progress than you think.(00:00) Intro(01:05) Focus vs. Listless — Lists help us focus; there’s also value in being “listless.” (02:04) Ordinary Joys — Washing dishes, warm water, lemon-scented soap; enjoying the simple. (02:53) Luxuriate & Step Out — Give yourself a break; step out of the hustle and pleasing others. (03:54) Rethinking Productivity — Overemphasis on success; learn the “lower ebb” of rest. (05:21) No Rushing, High Quality — Uncle Earl’s methodical pace; quality over haste. (05:52) Reflect & Reconsider — Taste your food, feel your body; ask the central questions. (07:29) Choose Your Attitude — Hostile vs. light-hearted: “What is life trying to teach me?” (09:00) The Hermitage Story — Black Forest retreat; getting sensitive and recovering. (10:35) Epic & Dry — Mother Teresa’s insight; breakthroughs grow quietly in “dry” seasons. (12:25) Counsel & Close — Give yourself space; relax; you’re making more progress than you suspect. Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!“We need something to help us focus because there are so many things happening all around us that it takes away our focus, our intention, our love, even.”

From the Songstage Studio, Andrew talks about the song “He Found Himself.” This song is Andrew's story in 3 1/2 minutes! It's about Andrew “waking up” one day and realizing he REALLY didn’t like the corporate rat race he was on! Coming out of a difficult divorce, he purchased an old broken-down cabin and fixed it up with his own 2 hands!  Andrew’s cabin is akin to Henry Thoreau’s on Walden Pond. There is something truly “liberating” when one takes the time to remove themselves from society…to really find out what one wants from their Life! “Sailing” is perhaps one of Andrew’s BEST songs! It seems that most people get wrapped up in the “destination” or goal and fail to enjoy the Journey! And thus postpone Happiness for a future date…which may never come… This song carries the listener into risk, wind, waves, and immensity of the sea…but also brings a deep awareness of “Life IS its own Reward—Life IS its own Answer! And that BOTH the Destination and Journey are needed and are perhaps of equal value. Andrew also discusses the AMAZING VIDEO, shot on Super-8 movies by his Skipper…Uncle Chuck, which shows true pioneers of Alaska in the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s! These two songs begin Andrew's album "Search for Significance": https://open.spotify.com/album/0yKEqidP2h4BDu8wcMVdLX?si=fqTZJ12AT6i960idNsvy1wChapter Markers(00:00) Intro(01:05) Music focus: Search for Significance; why “He Found Himself” and “Sailing”(01:44) Exhaustion → retreat: the cabin, fixing it by hand; “hermitage” and isolation(02:57) Nature as master teacher; renewal, life/death cycles; authentic video around the cabin(04:13) Re-recording and orchestration: making it “a bit more epic”(05:12) “He Found Himself” (performance)(08:09) “Sailing”: imagery, risk, and the zen of the journey(10:35) “Life is its own reward”: vessel-as-alive; reverence for things that carry us(11:56) Destination vs. journey: vision matters, but joy belongs to the ride(13:37) Super-8 family archives: Alaska work, boats, danger, pioneers; “let’s go sailing”(15:24) “Sailing” (performance)(18:52) Closing & sign-offSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Song: He Found Himself - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: Search for Significance (Trilogy IV Album 1)Song: Sailing - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: Search for Significance (Trilogy IV Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01 am (EST)!“I’m heading for shore that may not be there anymore, but I don’t mind. I’m sailing, so any shore is fine.”

This is one of Andrew’s BEST pieces of thought and work… as he shares a few time-tested observations that help explain the “world.” This understanding can help a person immensely to have a “Better Experience of Life” or a “Better State of Mind!” These ideas help a person be “Well Armored for this World” and remain relatively cool and more eloquent as you watch people panic, argue, fight, worry, and rush around, trying to survive or prove their moral superiority! Here are the main ideas: We Live in a World of Infinite Color & VarietyThere is No Center of the Universe, except You!Scale of Consciousness – We are Surrounded by Higher and Lower ConsciousnessLife is Experience through the MINDThere are Biochemical Explanations behind this IdeaThe #1 Determinant of health comes from the Mind or our Default ThinkingA Smart Boy or Girl will Cultivate a More Positive View of the World!Your Body and Life are largely PlasticLife is Pulsation/Vibration - Life is Halves – A “Both-ness” MindThe Foundational Energy of the Universe is that of Excitement & Entertainment.Everyone and Thing is Trying to Do Its Best As one goes about his or her day, one will perhaps find how these ideas apply! Where you go, “Of course!”Chapter Markers(00:00) Opening Reflection – Life and Loss as Teachers(05:20) The Mind’s Power to Create Patterns(10:45) How We Avoid the Mirror: Projection & Blame(15:02) Accountability: The Lost Virtue(20:18) Discomfort as Necessary Medicine(25:49) The Tyranny of Sweetness and Ease(29:47) Boredom and the Fear of Stillness(34:01) Greatness is Always Birthed from Adversity(36:45) Final Challenge: What Will You Do With Your Life?Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!

In this HIGH-VALUE episode, Andrew walks us through a practical framework for evaluating the things we pursue in life—whether purchases, relationships, goals, or beliefs—using 6  fundamental categories of Value: Survival ValueUtility ValueEconomic ValueEntertainment ValueAesthetic ValueHappiness Value He explores the idea that “Value is largely a projection”  as well as  how we assign Value, why Value is subjective, and how understanding these 6 categories can improve the decision-making process. From the Crown Jewels to a can of beans, from gold investments to meatloaf memories, Reed illustrates with real-life examples how Value is more of a projection than inherent Reality. Whether you're reassessing your next big move or trying to understand what really matters, this episode offers a powerful lens to help answer the series’ central question:“What are you willing to throw your life away on?”Chapter Markers(00:00) Introduction: The Nature of Life and Perception(01:21) Defining “Value” as a Life Driver(04:01) The 6 Categories of Value(06:13) 1. Survival Value (07:32) 2. Utility Value(08:22) 3. Economic Value(08:47) 4. Entertainment Value(09:15) 5. Aesthetic and 6. Happiness Values(10:22) Gold vs. Houses: A Value Breakdown(14:59) The Knife, Mom’s Meatloaf & Canned Beans(17:22) Scarcity, Knowledge & the Value of Ideas(19:25) Reframing Hardship as Positive Value(20:54) Closing ThoughtsSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!“Value really drives our lives to a great extent… because we’re constantly making decisions, purchase decisions, directions or courses for our lives—what we’re going to throw our life away on.”

What can we learn from an empire that lasted over a thousand years? In this compelling episode, Andrew Reed explores the enduring patterns of success, strength, and eventual downfall of the Roman Empire—and what they mean for your Life and Leadership today. From the foundational strength of “Your own Italy” to the relentless persistence of Roman legions, this is a powerful reflection on historical wisdom and practical application for modern challenges. If you’re looking to build something that lasts, this might just help.Chapter Markers(00:12) – Introduction: A Life Worth Throwing Yourself Into(01:06) – Why Rome Still Matters(04:10) – Aggression, Conquest & the Roman Identity(06:46) – The Republic: Liberty, Expansion, and Foundations(09:17) – Persistence and the Power of a Personal “Italy”(10:54) – “What Works” Thinking: Pragmatism over Idealism(13:31) – Balancing Tradition and Innovation(15:08) – Strategy, Equipment, and the Genius of Roman Tactics(18:19) – Citizenship, Power Symbols & Societal Buy-In(21:39) – Applying Roman Lessons to Your Own Life(24:42) – The Fall: Leadership, Borders & Barbarization(28:13) – Rome as an Idea: Freedom, Citizenship, and Entertainment(31:35) – Final Reflections: Are We Really So Different Today?Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every two weeks on Fridays @ 7:01am (EST)!“We all need an Italy in our life to draw upon when we suffer those defeats.”

In the third and final installment of this series, Andrew Reed covers the final 3 songs in this concept album, Dominance & Control, discussing "Minstrel Boy", "Sky Pilot", and concluding the journey with "Pulsar (Reprise)". He discusses Mortality, Masks, the Afterlife, and the evolving concept of the Self. We follow Cezar in the final steps of his Earthly, mortal life, along with his ultimate surrender to the “Great Certainty” - Death. Cezar then experiences the Afterworld, riding on a celestial Sky Train, captained by the Sky Pilot, as a passenger. He observes how small all things seem on Earth from this warm, safe and high-level perspective. As great and epic as his life had been, he still loses his identification with his past and contemplates his next iteration on the Earth plane. He is softened and more understanding of others now… and seeks to re-enter Life as a more evolved person…Chapter Markers(00:00) Intro(01:06) Minstrel Boy: Death of the Persona(03:01) The Masks We Wear & Letting Go(05:38) SONG: Minstrel Boy(14:00) Sky Pilot: Leaving Earth, Entering the Celestial(15:33) Origins & Innovative Drum Recordings(17:55) SONG: Sky Pilot(24:30) Pulsar (Reprise): Vibration, Softening & Trust(26:32) SONG: Pulsar (Reprise)(33:00) ClosingSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Song: Minstrel Boy- andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: Dominance & Control (Trilogy I Album 2)Song: Sky Pilot - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: Dominance & Control (Trilogy I Album 2)Song: Pulsar (Reprise) - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: Dominance & Control (Trilogy I Album 2)Distributed by Universal/Virgin Music GroupsSocial Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every Friday @ 7:01am (EST)!“We don't want to live what?: The unconsidered life.”

In the second installment of this series, Andrew Reed goes over the second leg of his album Dominance & Control, talking about "World, I Have Won!", "Triumph", and "King of Things, Lord of More". Reed goes over his early prog rock roots, discusses the theatrical studio sessions and talks about the journey of “Rock Star Caesar,” our main character. This episode unpacks how consumerism, excess, and ego blur our ability to be present and fulfilled. A must-listen for artists, seekers, and anyone reflecting on the cycles of power, achievement, and desire.Chapter Markers(00:00) Opening & Studio Reflections(01:05) Creating "World I Have Won"(04:12) Song Inspirations: Rush, Thin Lizzy & Beyond(5:17) SONG: "World, I Have Won!"(10:50) Rock Star Caesar: A Metaphor for Triumph(12:14) The Album’s Origins: High School Prog Rock(14:07) Studio Theatrics(15:50) SONG: "Triumph"(21:34) King of Things, Lord of More: A Commentary on Consumerism(23:00) Modern Advertising and the Void(24:28) SONG: "King of Things, Lord of More"Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Song: World, I Have Won! - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: Dominance & Control (Trilogy I Album 2)Song: Triumph - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: Dominance & Control (Trilogy I Album 2)Song: King of Things, Lord of More - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: Dominance & Control (Trilogy I Album 2)Distributed by Universal/Virgin Music GroupsSocial Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every Friday @ 7:01am (EST)!“We think that if we strive and after the great victory, then we’ll be happy. So a lot of people are actually postponing their happiness.”

In the first installment of this series, Andrew Reed dives deep into the heart of his concept album Dominance & Control — an EPIC, philosophical rock story that explores the human desire for power, and control, as well as risk. Blending mythology, sci-fi, and rock and roll, Andrew introduces the album through the first three songs of the record: “Pulsar,” “Crossing the Rubicon,” and “Thunder in My Soul.”Chapter Markers(00:00) – Intro(01:02) – A New Trilogy: The Origins of Dominance & Control(02:10) – Power, Decline, and the Cycle of Life(04:05) – Making a Concept Album in a Burned-Down Studio(05:26) – First Takes and Raw Energy: Capturing Pulsar(07:25) – History, Sci-Fi, and the Sonic Scale of Rock(08:13) – Track 1: Pulsar — The Power of Vibration(17:55) – Track 2: Crossing the Rubicon — Risk, Vision, and Zen(26:29) – Track 3: Thunder in My Soul — After the Victory Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Song: Pulsar (I Came, I Saw, I Conquered) - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: Dominance & Control (Trilogy I Album 2)Song: Crossing the Rubicon - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: Dominance & Control (Trilogy I Album 2)Song: Thunder in My Soul - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: Dominance & Control (Trilogy I Album 2)Distributed by Universal/Virgin Music GroupsSocial Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every Friday @ 7:01AM!“You have to risk something, which means stepping across the line into uncertainty.”

In this straight-talking and highly practical episode, Andrew Reed delivers a REALITY check on one of the most emotionally loaded topics in professional life: getting a raise, a promotion, or even an ownership stake. Speaking from DEEP experience as founder of Multi-View Inc. and many other companies, Andrew shares a framework for earning more — not through entitlement or longevity, but through the contribution of VALUE.You’ll hear why MVI Talents set their own pay, why most compensation systems actually teach, and why job security comes from making yourself indispensable. From economic truth to strategic communication, this episode will challenge and empower anyone ready to take ownership of their career path — and their life!Chapter Markers(00:00) – Intro & The Realities of Wanting MORE(03:19) – Don’t Wait to Be Paid More — Do More First(04:22) – Tenure Doesn’t Justify a Raise(06:50) – ROI: Are You Worth the Investment?(07:16) – Advancement Happens in Your Free Time(09:52) – You Set Your Own Pay(11:07) – Link Your Value to Profit or Savings(13:29) – Compensation as a Teaching Tool(15:14) – How to Make Yourself Indispensable(17:41) – The Customer Writes Every Paycheck(18:31) – Come with a Plan, Not a Demand(19:15) – Use Risk Reversal to Your Advantage(21:34) – Learn to Sell — Internally and Externally(25:00) – Want to Get Wealthy? Think Equity.(27:55) – Owners Think Big Picture: Be a LeaderSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every Friday @ 7:01AM!

In this profound solo episode, Andrew Reed takes us deep into the philosophical and personal roots of the question that gives this podcast its name. Sitting on the charred remains of his mountaintop recording studio — a space consumed by wildfire — Andrew speaks candidly about purpose, mortality, creativity, and risk. The central question, "What are you willing to throw your life away on?" is explored not as a metaphor, but as a real-life compass that demands clarity, courage, and soul-level commitment.From brushes with death to the sacrifices required for mastery, Andrew shares humbly what it takes to live without regret — a life not thrown away meaninglessly, but offered fully to something worthy. It’s a powerful reflection for anyone facing loss, transition, or the urgency to live a more intentional life... And the path to success, which includes deep satisfaction that is often missing in worldly "achievement".Chapter Markers(00:00) – Intro(01:03) – Speaking from the Ashes(03:24) – Philosophy in the Wild(05:34) – Risk, Death & the Good Soldier(08:41) – Burnt Lungs & Vision(10:23) – Death, Regret & Urgency(12:12) – The Cost of Mastery(14:51) – Courage Is Not Fearlessness(17:56) – Love and Focus as Sacred Forces(21:00) – Finding Yourself in IsolationSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every Friday @ 7:01AM EST (US)! 

In one of the most personal episodes to date, Andrew Reed reflects on the power of music, memory, and the unthinkable loss that led to the creation of his song “Cure My Mind.” Opening for Sarah McLachlan at the US Cellular Center, Andrew shares the emotional and spiritual aftermath of losing his son, and how that pain became the source of both healing and artistic vision.From recounting the impact of eye movement therapy and visionary experiences to offering a rare glimpse into the meaning behind two significant songs in his discography — “Cure My Mind” and “Memory”. Chapter Markers(00:00) – Introduction: What Are You Throwing Your Life Away On?(01:04) – Opening for Sarah McLachlan Recalling the concert night and the journey behind “Cure My Mind.”(01:47) – The Loss That Changed Everything The death of Andrew’s son and the descent into deep grief.(02:58) – A Vision Through the Darkness Describing the healing impact of IADC and the vision that followed.(04:18) – Music as a Living Force A transformative vision where nature responds to sound — and music becomes sacred.(06:12) – Writing “Cure My Mind” How brokenness, memory, and unfinished business shaped the song.(07:50) – Live Performance Intro: Cure My Mind Speaking to the crowd before performing a deeply personal track.(12:48) – The B Side: “Memory” Introducing the second song, inspired by romantic love and the power of mental imagery.(14:22) – Live Performance: Memory A soul-baring recording of longing, reverence, and musical intensity.(18:50) – Closing Gratitude A thank-you and invitation to connect further.Featured SongsSong: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Song: Cure My Mind (Live at the US Cellular Center) - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: If All the World Were Right (Trilogy II Album 1)Song: Memory - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript. Watch out for the next message, every Friday @ 7:01AM!

This message was a spontaneous message that “emerged” on the morning before the Black Cove/Big Hungry Forest Fire which destroyed so much of the Awakened Forest. As a person in a family or having loved ones, one can feel responsible to behave and be a success for the sake of others. There is a feeling of “duty and obligation” to others. This message offers some genuine relief from this nagging feeling that befalls so many people who try to live responsibly.In this deeply personal and reflective episode, Andrew Reed explores what might be the greatest gift we can give to those we love: living fully, honestly, and without regret. Andrew shares insights on energy, mood, mortality, and the pull toward a life that’s truly one’s own — even when it contradicts society’s expectations.Touching on the nature of change, the illusion of control, and the wisdom of surrender, this episode challenges listeners to consider whether living an authentic, courageous life might itself be a legacy. Through personal stories, philosophical reflections, and grounded truth, Andrew offers not just ideas, but an invitation to live deliberately — and to pass on that spirit of possibility to others.Chapter Markers(00:00) – Intro(01:53) – When You Don’t Know Why… But Do It Anyway The mystery of sharing ideas and the power of unseen impact.(03:31) – Pattern Interrupt: Power Outages & French Presses Disruption as a trigger for observation and presence.(05:12) – Entertainment, Excitement & Divine Drama The fundamental energy of the universe is movement and curiosity.(07:36) – You Are the Pattern Your unique view completes a piece of the universe’s design.(09:17) – Wilderness Thinking vs. Societal Hypnosis Boldness begins when we challenge inherited ideas.(10:56) – Control Is an Illusion Life invites a dance with the unknown, not domination over it.(13:20) – Growth Requires the Manure Real transformation is fertilized by discomfort and disruption.(14:39) – The Gift of a Life Fully Lived Living your truth may be the greatest inheritance you leave.(17:18) – Inspiring Others by Living Honestly A meaningful life creates ripple effects that reach far beyond you.Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation X: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript.

How can a person be successful in this world? Of course, success can have many definitions. But here Andrew puts forth a few straightforward steps that have proven HIGHLY useful in his journey. This is the plain-spoken advice that most of us and young people wish we would have received in our formative years…Andrew explores how energy, focus, communication, and collaboration form the backbone of sustainable achievement. He draws from decades of experience and hard-won insight to lay out a practical framework: follow what gives you life, learn everything about it, learn to teach or sell that value to others, and align yourself with people of integrity. These four ideas — simple on the surface — can transform the trajectory of a person’s life.Though worldly attainments are good, please realize that after a while… a surprisingly short while… they run thin… Then, as normal as it is, people seek the Inner World… and a DEEPER satisfaction of Life.Chapter Markers(00:00) – Intro (01:04) – The Power of Ideas How a vision for your life can replace addiction and directionlessness.(02:22) – Redefining Success Success is not about money or status — it’s about alignment and inner satisfaction.(05:38) – Principle #1: Follow What Gives You Energy Move in a direction that fuels you — because energy is the root of action.(06:21) – Principle #2: Deep Focus Commit to five years of intense learning to reach the top of your field.(07:24) – Principle #3: Learn to Sell or Empower You must be able to teach, sell, or communicate value to create impact.(08:48) – Principle #4: Hitch Your Wagon to Winners Surround yourself with intelligent, integris people who share your vision.(10:45) – Culture of Ideas & Collective Intelligence In a truly functional group, the best ideas always win.(11:05) – A Simple Summary The four principles recapped — and a closing challenge to apply them.Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation Twitter: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationMVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885Click here to view the episode transcript.

Recorded from the heart of the Awakened Forest, Andrew Reed returns with a grounded, practical episode packed with the advice he wishes someone had given him earlier in life. From finding calm amid chaos to refining your focus, attitude, and communication, this episode explores simple, yet profound, principles that can lead to a more aligned, meaningful life — no self-help clichés, just honest reflection and hard-earned insight.Whether you’re rebuilding after loss, seeking clarity, or simply trying to live with more presence, this episode serves up thought-provoking reminders on how to approach change, conflict, creativity, and loss. It’s equal parts philosophy, nature-wisdom, and blueprint for building something better — inside and out.Chapter Markers(00:00) – Intro (01:38) – Relax & Trust the Process Life is movement, and trying to stop change only creates anxiety.(04:06) – Attitude is Everything You can’t control every thought — but you can control your response.(07:17) – Good Decisions = Good Life Balancing external forces with internal will to shape your direction.(10:28) – What Happiness Really Is Why true happiness often lives on the other side of discipline and effort.(14:49) – Discovering Interests & Deep Dives Embrace changing passions — and master the things that matter to you.(17:21) – The Power of Focus In a world of distraction, clarity becomes a superpower.(21:48) – Lists, Systems & Visual Focus Organization isn’t rigid — it’s essential for survival and efficiency.(23:36) – Communication & Leadership From tone to timing, your ability to express yourself shapes your life.(34:13) – The Reconciled Mind Embracing the dark side of life is the path to real wholeness.Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation Twitter: @AndrewReedMusic Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberationClick here to view the episode transcript.

This episode is an Introduction/Reference/Efficiency message that explains a bit about this life-changing, unsettling question, “What are you willing to throw your Life Away On?” as well as a bit about Andrew and his incredible journey, thus far, in Life so that listeners and seekers of REALITY know from “wherest” this content comes from! This series of messages explores what LIFE REALLY IS and shares pragmatic, practical, and helpful insights along the way! Andrew has gone about as DEEP as possible, through personal will, as well as through “events” into the PROFOUND of the Experience of Life. He has accomplished much in worldly terms and in a number of fields, including music, the arts, healthcare, business, wilderness adventurer, scientific research, Alaskan commercial fishermen, consultant/teacher to over 10,000 CEOs and executives, etc. But his life is also littered with almost every catastrophic loss imaginable, from the loss of 2 children in accidents, loss of health, loss of a few fortunes, loss of wives & loves, loss through natural disasters of hurricanes and forest fires. Add in - bear attacks, gunshot fragments in the head, being swept overboard a few times (nearly drowning), escaping from fires (that nearly killed him), having multiple breakdowns and such add color to the philosophical topics and good-natured advice shared…(00:00) – Intro (01:35) – A Life Lived Unfiltered Reed’s intention to be radically honest, without marketing, performance, or pretense.(03:27) – Risk, Seriousness, and Courage What it means to live too conservatively and the essential role of danger in finding meaning.(06:44) – The Power of Ideas How ideas shape our inner world — and the world we create from it.(13:12) – A Wild, Winding Biography From janitor to international musician to CPA to philosophical teacher — a nonlinear life.(20:27) – Three Core Values Reed’s guiding principles: Intelligence, Helpfulness, and Goodness.(25:33) – Lessons from Nature Finding patterns, purpose, and trust in the mechanical beauty of the natural world.(29:32) – The Roots in Iowa & Alaska A childhood of rebellion, curiosity, and hard work that laid the foundation for a unique path.(42:30) – Systems, Hospice & Multi-View The journey from heartbreak and burnout to designing some of the most effective systems in healthcare.(49:41) – Music, Fire, and Personal Liberation Reflecting on loss, rebirth, and the ongoing pursuit of authenticity and service. Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberationAlbum: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)Social Media Linkswww.mvi.lifeOfficial Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.comFacebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation https://www.facebook.com/andrewreedandtheliberationTwitter: @AndrewReedMusic https://twitter.com/AndrewReedMusicInstagram: @AndrewReedMusic https://www.instagram.com/andrewreedmusic/?hl=enSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwEYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAcljgsZJzLkADGnQQtldg?view_as=subscriberClick here to view the episode transcript.