There’s a certain skill you can develop which lets you surpass your wildest ambitions. It helps you overcome any lack of talent you might have compared to others. And it’s so simple that nobody does it.  

Of course, I’m talking about preparation. 

It’s the one thing anyone can do and gain an immediate advantage in life. 

And in this episode, you’ll discover how powerful preparation is and simple ways to improve your preparation skills. 

Listen now. 

Show highlights include: 

• The NCAA hall-of-fame coach’s secret for lasting success in any endeavor (0:46) 
• How developing this basic “skill” magnetizes success to you (even if you’re not the most talented) (1:43) 
• The weird way packing your suitcase a month in advance makes any goal you have easier to obtain (6:09) 
• The “Profound Basics” method for living your life with a fourth of the stress you feel right now (9:29) 

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third-Grade Dropout, for free.

If you want to connect with Allyson, the psychotherapist mentioned in today’s show, visit her website at: https://woodinvillepsychotherapist.com/. 

Between politics and a worldwide crisis, it feels natural to worry. But worrying can also make problems bigger and rob you of any perspective if it hangs around too long.

Learning to work alongside the unknown and embrace the things outside of your control only makes life better for you and your loved ones the ones you love.

In this episode, Dr. Rick reanalyzes what it means to worry and how you can transform it into unquestionable trust and faith during uncertain times.

Show Highlights Include:

• Why worrying strips you of thinking rationally - and how to remain calm and with common sense the next time you face a crisis. (1:15) 
• Why Jesus told people not to worry 2000 years ago and how to you can stop negative thoughts from robbing time and happiness in your life today. (4:00)
• Why hope is never lost and the powerful results that come with trusting God (and the universe) right now. (8:51)
• The “Philippians” way of changing hopeless thoughts into faithful lessons immediately. (12:30)

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third-Grade Dropout, for free.

We’ve all heard the saying - The early bird catches the worm. And while it might seem like arriving a few minutes early doesn’t do much, it is the best chance you have for success. 

Being early makes you an instant professional. It shows you value others as much as yourself. You are trustworthy, responsible, and reliable.

When you’re an early bird, there are more hours in the day. You have the time to be one step ahead and always go beyond the agenda.

In this episode, you’ll discover why showing up early gives you the best chance of success in all that you do.

Show Highlights Include:

• Why becoming the ‘Early Bird’ makes you more productive, respected, and leadership material. (1:07)
• How to find more hours in your day and make a real impact through the Carol Dweck mindset. (4:26)
• Why setting the clocks a few minutes ahead turns you into a person of good character and excellence. (7:15)
• How to become a person of excellence and forward progress through John Wooden’s sock tip. (13:50)

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third-Grade Dropout, for free.

What is your ultimate goal in life? And more importantly, what steps are you taking today to achieve that goal? 

Here’s why I ask:

When we set goals, especially massive goals, it can burden us with stress. This type of stress results in procrastination, perfectionism, and giving up. But when you set proper expectations, you control your attitude and your actions. 

In fact, these expectations are the difference between reaching your wildest goals or giving up on them because you didn’t realize how close to them you were. 

In this episode, you’ll discover how expectations free you from stress and help you conquer your dreams with ease.

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include: 

• Why reaching only 50% of your goals gives you a “hall-of-fame” career in any endeavor you try (1:15) 
• The simple 2-step formula for unleashing joy throughout your body (even if others upset you) (3:01) 
• The “Daily Expectations” secret for achieving almost any goal you strive for (4:37) 
• How to free yourself from the insidious shackles of stress other people put on you (6:53) 

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Everyone goes through seasons of gut-wrenching grief and misery. But great people aren’t defined by their successes, but by how they bounce back from failure. 

And I have good news if you need to overcome any sort of trauma or negative emotions:

Overcoming holds no educational level. It holds no status. It takes no financial requirements. Instead, it requires a simple choice: helping others. 

Helping others provides therapeutic benefits for you, and massive benefits for those you’re helping. 

In this episode, you’ll discover how serving others helps you overcome anything you’re dealing with (even the tragic passing of a loved one). 

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include: 

• How one simple thought instantly pulls you out of the dumps whenever life beats you down (0:27) 
• The selfish reason for helping others and overcoming any mental turmoil you’re facing (1:03) 
• The 3 words my dad told me as I stared at my first wife’s casket which saved me from breaking down (and how these 3 words will empower you too) (1:14) 
• How to overcome the worst season of gut-wrenching grief in your life doing nothing more than helping others (2:56) 

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

The world tries to measure a man through status, education, and looks. But that’s not how you become a man of true wisdom and character and build a legacy that lasts. 

It’s about carrying the right traits and being authentic. A good man always makes practical choices and uses sound judgment to make a positive impact on himself and the world.

In this episode, you’ll discover how to build your authentic reputation as a man and inspire others on a daily basis.

Show Highlights Include:

• How to become a more authentic man with the six Getz principles. (0:59)
• The ‘Boeing 747’ way to always choose good over evil (no matter what obstacles you face). (2:32)
• Why being a trustworthy and resourceful man starts with a house key. (5:10)
• Why pumping gas into your car leaves a legacy your children are proud of. (6:59)
• How to avoid building a fake reputation and become a man of true wisdom and character. (10:04)

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third-Grade Dropout, for free.

We all experience fear. But what many people don’t realize is that they can use fear to propel themselves to the next level. It doesn’t have to paralyze you.

In fact, fear is a learned behavior. This means you can learn to overcome it.

In this episode, I discuss the positive aspects of fear and how your fear can lead you to the life of your dreams.

Show Highlights Include: 

• When fear is a good thing and how you can use it to your benefit (1:51)
• Why doing things that scare you can lead to the most fulfilling experiences (6:03)
• How to overcome your fears of financial scarcity so you can pursue the life you want to live (9:05)
• A liberating statistic on the things we fear that will give you the courage to take your next step (11:59)
• The “fear decision” you make that will move your life forward instead of keeping you stuck in place (12:17)
• Why the status quo is the scariest thing of all and how to use that fear to level up your life (13:18)

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Do you know what’s the ONE thing every famous person has in common?

It’s not a hidden talent, luck or attractiveness… Once you start to practice it, people start to feel better with you around. You start to become the centerpiece of everyone’s attention. Solely because of how you make them feel.

What is this thing? It's humility.

Join me in this episode to discover how you can exhibit humility in your relationships to make others feel important and understood around you.

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include:

• The Ray Lewis secret for making people feel significant (and be the most relatable person in any room) (2:24)
• How to leverage your abilities to be of immense value to the people around you. (5:47)
• Why vanity metrics such as book sales and audience size don’t matter (and how you can leave a lasting impact on the people you come across). (6:54)
• These admirable qualities of humble people will make you a better, more effective leader. (8:27)

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

If you want to stand head and shoulders above the herd and outperform your competitors in any market, you only need one thing:

A competitive edge.

Your competitive edge is the distinct quality that makes you superior to the rest. And you know what? 

There is a certain competitive edge that produces exceptional results if you develop it.

Some of the richest people in the world even believe this common practice to be their “X factor.” 

Everyone can do it, but not everyone will. 

In this episode, I’ll reveal this uncommon competitive advantage billionaires like Mark Cuban and Warren Buffet claim is the key to their success. 

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include: 

• How you can create your own competitive advantage by borrowing these strategies from Chick-Fil-A, Apple and Amazon. (02:07)
• Why a ‘talentless’ Lucille Ball excelled in the film industry and cemented her name in television history (and how you can do the same in your life). (05:15)
• The X-factor these two billionaires say results in an uncommon competitive edge (you don’t even have to be a billionaire to do this). (07:27)
• Why Warren Buffet spends less than $4 on breakfast (and how his unique diet philosophy can increase your chances of living longer) (09:11)

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third-Grade Dropout, for free.

Grief is something we all deal with at some point. It may be the hardest thing that you ever have to experience. But everyone grieves in a different way, so finding the right help can be hard.

So what do you do when you’re searching for hope during the most difficult time of your life?

In this episode, I discuss how to find the right help when you’re grieving and the most important thing you can do to recover when you feel like all hope is gone. 

Show Highlights Include: 

• Why seeking answers about your grief from others rarely works, and what to do instead to ease your pain (1:24)
• A commonly overlooked, but critical stage of grief and how you can move past it (7:22)
• What you must understand about the stages of grief to emerge from the experience stronger (8:37)
• The 10-Second “Hope Exercise” that can pull you out of your darkest moments (12:36)

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.