Are you wired to be soft? Discover how choosing the harder path physically rewires your brain’s “grit center” for unbreakable mental toughness and discipline. In episode 818 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with author and high performance coach Ryan Munsey to explore the raw truths of building true strength. They discuss how simple daily choices, like taking the stairs, forge the discipline needed for entrepreneurship, leadership, and even intense backcountry hunting. Learn why the ketogenic diet is an incredible tool for endurance and how to balance the relentless drive for success with being a present husband and father. This conversation provides a real world guide to winning the battle in your mind and building a life of purpose and integrity.

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Chapters:

0:00 - The Science of Building GRIT & Mental Toughness 

0:51 - How to Maintain a Lean Physique Year-Round 

1:20 - The Best Way to Train for Hunting Season 

2:02 - Planning a Backcountry Elk Hunt 

3:02 - Why Most People Underestimate Mountain Hunting 

3:50 - Is Hunting in a Deer Stand a "Real" Sport? 

4:42 - Backcountry Hunting vs. Base Camp: Which is Better? 

5:52 - A Hunter's Guide to Finding Water in the Wild 

7:00 - The Life-Changing Power of a Wilderness Detox 

8:31 - What to Eat on a Backcountry Keto Hunt 

9:05 - Why Keto Is a "Cheat Code" for Physical Endurance 

11:51 - A Sneak Peek at Ryan Munsey's New Book 

12:46 - The Journey of a 100,000-Copy Bestseller 

15:26 - A Practical Framework for Winning Your Inner Battles 

16:03 - Is Society Too Soft? Discussing "The Comfort Crisis" 

17:47 - Simple Daily Habits to Build Unbreakable Discipline 

20:48 - How to Strengthen the "Grit Center" of Your Brain 

22:05 - How Ambitious People Can Justify Rest & Relaxation 

24:58 - The CEO's Guide to Energy Management 

26:38 - The Entrepreneur's Dilemma: Work vs. Family 

28:32 - Why CEOs Must Let Go of the Daily Grind to Grow 

30:18 - How Your Calendar Reveals Your True Priorities 

31:22 - The Best Method for Capturing Business Ideas 

33:16 - 8 Years of Business: Lessons in Integrity & Peace 

36:20 - How to Grow Profits Without Sacrificing Quality 

39:37 - A Founder's True Definition of Success (It's Not Money) 

40:42 - Are Big Conferences or Intimate Retreats More Valuable? 

42:15 - A High-Performer's Daily Routine for Success 

45:13 - Why Every Man Should Own His Own Land 

47:04 - Is Instinctive Shooting the Ultimate Therapy? 

48:00 - The #1 Strategy for Preventing Founder Burnout 

49:48 - New Keto Brick Flavors Revealed 

51:45 - How a Supply Chain Crisis Led to a Better Product 

55:53 - The Perfect Carnivore Hunting & Travel Snack 

57:15 - How to Legally Hunt Deer 6 Months a Year 

59:34 - Who Do You Live For? An Honest Talk on Motivation 

1:04:18 - Knife Debate: Replaceable Blade vs. Fixed Blade for Hunting