Not everyone can handle the "real you," but "everything ain't for everybody."  In a world of social media, mainly during an era of heightened sensitivity, it's imperative to tame the real you.  Things can get lost in translation, narratives can be twisted and altered, and once you put something out there, there's no turning back.  There's always the option of disregarding the opinion of others, but the larger your platform, the larger the consequences. 

Roughly 9 years ago, Roland built a connection with someone who would end up changing his life forever.  In this episode, you will learn not only about the origin of their relationship, but how it has evolved over the years.  As a bonus, Roland and Chris speak on the million-dollar sticky note that is still adhered to Roland's refrigerator to this day.

Sometimes, you have to distance yourself to the world to replenish the contents of your personal cup.  Here are 3 takeaways from firsthand experience. 

Answering various questions from an Instagram Q&A.

The Law of Attraction states that the world will reveal whatever you focus on, into your life.  In this episode, you're given multiple steps that are guaranteed to bring whatever you want into fruition.

The world has a tendency to glorify "balance," but could too much balance be the one thing holding you back?

In this episode, Roland lets his random thoughts rip.  It starts off mellow, then turns into an intense sequence of events that explain why he always keeps a backup, and always get what he wants.  Hindsight is 20/20!

A very real and vulnerable chat about why Roland stopped podcasting,  burnout, monetizing on social media, bouncing back after a fall, why you should listen to those who see your potential, retirement, brand partnerships, building a new house, and setting realistic expectations.  More Late Night Thoughts coming soon!

In this episode, Roland brings on a very special guest, Trent Shelton.  Trent is a former professional athlete, author, motivational speaker, husband, father of 3, plus an active content creator.  He and Roland take you on a journey through self discovery, honing on points that are sure to fill your cup!

In this episode, Roland shares an excerpt from his favorite book.  This episode serves as a great reminder on the days you feel you may have fallen short of the mark.  If you must dwell, dwell on the good.