The Blueprint Chronicles

"Ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of life is, but rather he must recognize that it is he who is asked. In a word, each man is questioned by life; and he can only answer to life by answering for his own life; to life he can only respond by being responsible.” - Viktor E. Frankl

Dawn Ryan is back and we discuss personal responsibility and other similar topics in Part 2 of our series: “Insta-Gurus" and Other Musings.

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Lawrence: @blueprint_lawrence

Dawn: @dgnfitne

A guru is defined as someone who is a teacher/intellectual guide in matters of fundamental concern or a person with knowledge or expertise in a specialized area. With the proliferation of social media, there has been a rise of self-proclaimed “gurus”, touting that their way…is the way.

Dawn Ryan is back and we discuss the rise of modern-day guru-ism and other similar topics in Part 1 of our series: “Insta-Gurus" and Other Musings.

Find us on Instagram:

Lawrence: @blueprint_lawrence

Dawn: @dg

With the recent untimely deaths of both fashion designer Kate Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain, the natural inclination is how does this happen…how does depression lead to someone making that ultimate choice?

In today’s episode, we speak with Elizabeth Alexander, PhD candidate and we discuss her journey through the rabbit hole of depression, the various triggers, and coping strategies in dealing with the emotional swings of the depressed mind.

In this bonus episode, I discuss bulletproofing against life's circumstances by understanding the dichotomy of control.

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Music:

10 Minute Meditations by Lee Rosevere is licensed under an Attribution Non-Commercial License.

First New Day by Graham Boleis licensed under an Attribution License.

In this episode, we speak with Jane Erbacher, coach and entrepreneur. 

We discuss how Jane has crafted a life of self-fulfillment and happiness through helping others get better through fitness and training. We also discuss what lead her to live her passion and the stumbling blocks that people have to fight through when trying to create a better life. 

Music by:

Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com

Various Artists – starfrosch.com

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In this bonus episode, I explain the sanctity of being present.

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Music By Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com)

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In this episode, we speak with Garrick Psick, athlete and gym owner.

We discuss his journey from the small town of Reno, Nevada to sunny Southern California, fighting his way back from a near devastating path of self-destruction.

Music by:

Benjamin Tissot - bensound.com

Various Artists – starfrosch.com

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In this bonus episode, I make the case that gratitude is the ultimate gateway to happiness and self-transcendence.

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Music By Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com)

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In this episode we speak with Dawn Ryan; Executive, Mom, Fitness Competitor, and beyond.

We discuss her transformation from a small town young lady to Executive, her reinvention through fitness, and how she nearly lost it all.

Music by:

Benjamin Tissot - bensound.com

Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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In this bonus episode, I make the case that simplicity is a virtue; that one can get reacquainted with their true self through living a simpler life.

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