In this fiery, no-holds-barred episode of ALLSMITH, Bryce sits down with the electrifying Ryan Fischer—an elite athlete, entrepreneur, and the unapologetic mind behind CHALK Performance Training. This isn’t just a conversation; it’s a lightning storm of truth, grit, and raw perspective.

From a childhood shaped by relentless drive to competing at the highest levels in CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting, Ryan’s journey has been anything but conventional. He’s the guy who decided to stop playing by everyone else’s rules—and started rewriting his own.

“What Happens When You Stop Giving a F*ck and Go All In?” is the question that drives this high-voltage conversation as Bryce and Ryan peel back the layers on what it really means to chase freedom, build an empire, and live life fully uncaged.

With the precision of a barbell snatch and the force of a cannonball plunge into icy water, Ryan drops truth bombs about business, burnout, balance, and becoming your boldest self. This episode is a masterclass in mindset, marketing, and movement—from someone who’s failed hard, won big, and tells it like it is.

Timestamps:
    •    0:00 — Intro: What does it mean to go “all in”?
    •    5:12 — Ryan’s origin story: from BMX to barbells
    •    14:40 — Competing with the best and learning from failure
    •    21:55 — The dark side of chasing perfection in fitness
    •    29:30 — How CHALK was born: turning pressure into a performance brand
    •    37:42 — Why most people aren’t ready for real freedom
    •    44:11 — The art of reinvention and the curse of complacency
    •    51:08 — Success isn’t sexy—it’s strategic
    •    1:00:10 — Lightning round: habits, hacks, and why Ryan lives like he’s got nothing to lose
    •    1:06:23 — Final thoughts: What happens when you really stop giving a f*ck?

Follow and Connect:
    •    Follow Ryan Fischer on Instagram: @ryanfisch
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