Self-Respect

Today, we talk about self-respect, how I had things wrong about what it meant, and why anybody can cultivate respect for themselves. Self-Respect in Men vs Women (2:00) Setting standards for friends and significant others (7:00) When you know you SHOULD do something, it's better to do it. (14:00) The Dark Side (18:36)

Today, we talk about building confidence and common misconceptions about what confidence means. Enjoy.

I'm beginning to change my life and implement discipline but it's hard and I sometimes wonder "why am I doing this"? How do I know that my efforts are really paying off and are worth the sacrifices?

Today, we talk about what it means to endure physical and mental pain. We talk about how our thoughts limit our ability to overcome suffering. Say “YES” to Suffering and Pain (0:58) Stay Present (4:44) Get Out There (8:45) Slow Down to Endure More (14:07) Application: Run and Cold Shower (18:58)

Today, we talk about cultivating discipline and keeping to your decisions. What is Discipline? (1:14) You Have No Choice (6:25) Get out of your Lying Thoughts (13:40) Application: Wake up Early (22:09)

Today, we talk about solitude when you are on your path. It is the greatest gift for knowing the Self and developing compassion. Loneliness when pursuing your mission (0:40). Refusing the adventure because of FOMO (2:40). The Collective Unconscious (10:05). Living like a Spartan (15:35). You must have a mission and purpose (18:52).

Today, we go over mindset, thoughts, self-talk, visions, and long-term goals. We start with the subconscious and review effective ways of talking to yourself (0:53). We move into taking a "vision" of the future and having the mentality that you are working not to lose it (9:15). To finish up, we break down our long-term goals into bite-sized pieces and focus on winning the week (16:40).

The Passion community is all about leveling up and upgrading yourself. Today, we go over the changes that Ryan has made to his training, goals, studying, and relationships. Ryan focuses on overcoming the thoughts that lead us to quit and the desires to be complacent.  New Workouts (3:00) -Brutal but simple -1000 dip story The Next Challenge (7:57) -48 miles in 24 hours Passion Upgrade (13:00) -Quality > quantity Cutting out the Weed (16:28) -Letting go of my teddy bear Becoming a Hybrid Motherf*cker (18:00) - Run 7 miles, study with doctors, lift with meatheads, and yoga with grandmas Facing Fears (20:28) -Running, intimacy, and the unknown

Ryan participated in the David Goggins' 4x4x48 challenge this weekend where he ran 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours. Today, we review what went down and all the highs, lows, and lessons learned from this challenge.  The Day of (3:00) Night One (4:44) Night Two (13:40) Day Two (23:00)

The Hero's Journey is a myth that we are all subconsciously living out. Joseph Campbell first described this mythic storyline in his book "A Hero with a Thousand Faces" as he compared the lives of religious figures across time. I go over the 12 stages of the hero's Journey as well as tell you where I currently stand on the path.