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My guest today is Case Bradford.

Case Bradford is a content creator who's mission is to elevate the world's vitality. He has his own podcast Peak Earth.

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In this episode Nick and I take a deep dive into what it takes to calibrate your mind, from cultivating belief to slaying the dragon that is your bad habits. Nick also goes into his personal struggles with a traumatic bike accident that shifted his mindset forever.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Nick’s life changing bike accident
04:02 Nick’s healing journey
08:56 how breath-work helped recovery
12:55 cultivating belief
17:56 habits + identity = success
20:33 killing that ONE bad habit 
22:32 how to change your habits
29:48 eliminating fear
33:24 3 phases of change
40:20 meditation
39:48 being present through meditation
44:19 “gratitude is the ultimate state of receivership”
56:11 allow yourself to be bored
58:42 key takeaways

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My guest today is Kasra Moradi

Kasra is an internet entrepreneur who is absolutely killing it right now on TikTok Shop. I brought him on to hear what is going on with TikTok Shop and to find out if the hype real.

0 - Intro 
1:05 - New age money 
5:36 - How Tiktok Shop is dominating competition 
9:30 - Mindset 
19:13 - Where to start in entrepreneurship 
25:21 - Tiktok Shop breakdown 
35:34 - Finding the right mentor 
39:50 - Business advice for Ryan 
45:45 - One lesson that shifted Kasra’s life


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My Guest today is former pro athlete Lance Kearse

Lance shares his story and the experiences that have shaped him. He discusses the impact of money on relationships, the challenges he faced with sickle cell disease, and the importance of mental and physical health. He emphasizes the need for routine and consistency in sleep, sunbathing, diet, hydration, exercise, and stress management. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Life Story
03:17 The Impact of Money on Relationships
06:38 Challenges with Sickle Cell Disease and Mental Health
08:59 The Importance of Routine and Consistency
19:33 Documentary Project on Sickle Cell Trait
34:09 Navigating the Healthcare System
50:56 Respecting the Body's Natural Processes
58:32 The Value of Competency and Accomplishment
01:03:29 Understanding and Adapting to Miami
01:05:55 The Relaxed Lifestyle in Spain
01:07:03 Exploring Different Cultures Through Living in Different Places
01:13:24 The Challenges of Living in Other Countries
01:18:04 Navigating the Complexities of the Health Industry
01:22:50 The Nuances of Pursuing Money and Building Wealth
01:26:38 Embracing the Nuances and Complexities of Life

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My guest today is Andrew Marsh, creator of Drue Fit.

He is an educator on many health and fitness related topics, including how to achieve healing. In this conversation, Andrew and Ryan discuss various topics related to health, fitness, and self-improvement.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
00:59 Getting in Shape and Body Fat Percentage
08:40 The Pro-Metabolic Approach to Health
18:42 Supplements for Health and Physique
25:34 Exploring Solutions for Hair Loss
28:29 Effective Training Methods
31:46 Finding Balance in Health and Fitness
33:39 Navigating Fitness Advice and Influencers
37:58 Essential Exercises for Overall Fitness
42:50 Exploring Carb Backloading
48:37 Understanding the Effects of Alcohol and Nicotine
52:33 The Practice of Looks Maxing
55:28 The Benefits of the Carrot Salad
58:51 The Importance of Detoxing for Health
01:06:43 Evaluating Energy Levels as a Marker of Health

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My guest is TJ Bongiorno, Founder of Ramp Health.

In this conversation, Ryan and TJ discuss their experiences in starting and growing their businesses. They share insights on the importance of taking action, learning from mistakes, and focusing on marketing and sales. They also discuss the role of personal branding and the power of influencers in driving sales. The conversation touches on the challenges of running ads and the need for proper education and resources.

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Zach Pogrob is an entrepreneur with an obsession for obsession. He runs the Instagram account 'Behavior Hack. Where he has amassed over 1.3 million followers for good reason. Zach develops content with the focus of helping people improve their habits, productivity, and well-being.

Takeaways

• Making big decisions and taking extreme agency can lead to significant change in a short period of time.
• Negative events can sometimes serve as a catalyst for positive change.
• Staying true to one's core skills and not getting distracted by new opportunities is important for long-term success.
• Providing value to an audience while making money requires a balance.
• Taste plays a crucial role in creating compelling content.
• Obsession can be a lifestyle that brings both challenges and rewards.
• Fame can have unintended side effects and it's important to maintain authenticity.
• Personal branding requires finding a balance between being the face of a brand and letting the work speak for itself. Obsession can exist without the individual and the idea can become more important.
• Solitude and isolation are crucial in cultivating obsession and achieving greatness.
• Running can serve as a movement meditation and change one's perception of the city.
• Being an artist, athlete, and entrepreneur is a modern version of being a Renaissance man.

Chapters

00:00 The Power of Obsession and Extreme Agency
02:28 The Importance of Staying Focused on the Core Thing
06:08 Providing Free Value and Avoiding Quick Money-Making Opportunities
09:32 Authenticity and Staying True to One's Taste in Content Creation
12:48 The Challenges and Unintended Consequences of Fame
23:55 The Leader and the Spark
25:50 Obsession, Madness, and Genius
29:17 The Power of Solitude and Isolation
33:08 Running: A Transformative Activity
44:54 Becoming a Renaissance Man

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30 Million Dollars of Knowledge in 90 Minutes | Rob Oliver

Rob Oliver, a serial entrepreneur who sold his last brand, Genius Supplements, for $30 million.

A deep dive into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Expect to learn about the insights learned from transforming a small business into a multi-million dollar company. What happens after you sell a company for 30 million. The future of business. Why creator focused brands may struggle. TikTok Shop. Using AI for Business. And Where to start to build your dream life. 

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My guest today is Gavin Meenan

Gavin shares his personal experience with avoiding pain and the impact it had on his life. He discusses how he created a tough guy persona to protect himself from vulnerability and suppressed his true identity. Gavin talks about hitting rock bottom and the emptiness he felt. He explores the role of therapy, journaling, and psychedelic retreats in his healing journey. He emphasizes the importance of creating time for solitude and self-reflection to identify and address underlying emotions and thoughts.

Chapters

00:00 Avoiding Pain and Creating a False Persona
03:24 Expressing and Facing Pain
07:52 The Impact of Avoidance and Suppression
09:50 The Role of Honesty in Personal Growth and Relationships
12:23 Therapy, Journaling, and Meditation for Self-Discovery and Healing
20:39 Taking Action for Lasting Change

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My Guest today is @rafdelafuente 

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