It's known that an average life exists in the comfort zone.  

And it is known that when you live in discomfort, your body will do everything it can to avoid this space. 

The truth is, discomfort is where the growth aoccurs for most human beings. 

Think about the last tie you lost love. 

Lost money. 

Lost friends. 

Think about your childhood.  

Was it good, or was it uncomfortable. 

I've lived many lives of discomfort. 

At 18, I got my first apartment. 

Ten months later, the cops kicked open the door and took me to jail. 

Jail was uncomfortable. 

I had no furniture in my apartment and really had none when I got locked up. 

When I was married 3 times before and got divorced, I felt the discomfort. 

In each and every one of those situations, I used the discomfort of discomfort to make new way. 

I worked harder. 

Worked longer than everyone else. 

And guess what?

I won.  

Last weekend, my 2nd oldest and I mowed 10 acres. 

Sure, I can afford to hire soemone, but Im teaching my kids about life and how it woks by staying in the discomfort zone. 

It's the only way growth happens. 

I still got to the gym and work my body daily. 

I still do yardwork. 

I do chores around the house. 

I work later and longer at work. 

Why? 

In my experience, discomfort keeps me sharp and continuously evolving. 

Figure out what you want. 

It's waiting for you in the discomfort zone. 

About the ReWire Podcast

The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential. 

Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at ⁠https://www.jointheapex.com/⁠

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Today, I'm going to take you down a different path. 

It's the dark side of things. 

It comes from a time where I started going down the deep dive into the internet. 

A lot of it has to do with my life. 

There were some very prominent rappers that met in the Hills in LA. They were offered stock in a very strong military complex.   They had to promote violence, drugs, and everything else you can imagine. 

This is going to be a heavy episode, but one worth listening to. 

There are lessons. 

Experiences. 

Lean in and take notes. 

About the THC Podcast 

Nothing is off-limits in these weekly episodes of the Hardcore Closer Podcast with Ryan Stewman.  Politics, Finance, Religion, Tin-foil hat theories, and interdimensional space aliens. 

Ryan Stewman takes a very factual approach to simplifying the most complex things we are experiencing in real time in this timeline. 

Leave your feelings at the door and buckle up for a fresh perspective with no fluff, and just the hardcore stuff that reality is made of.

Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/

 and learn how you can finally partner with someone helping you grow, scale, and have the most successful business without the complexities of sharing equity in your company https://closercap.com/

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This is a lesson I taught back in 2012. 

What I've learned is if you want to have great friends, you have to be a good friend. 

You have to make it all about the good friends. 

I've watched Ed Mylett and he skillfully makes every conversation about the people even if they're complimenting him. 

He gets it. 

If you want people to like you, make it about them. 

Make sure you like people's posts. 

If I'm going to have a big social circle, I have to be engaged with a lot of people. 

I have a lot of people jockeying for their attention. 

But I still vie for their attention because I still want to be their friend. 

I'm not talking about paying their bills. 

They're the ones asking how the kids and wife are doing. 

They're the ones checking in to see how things are going. 

That's what makes a good friend. 

Be a great friend if you want to have good friends both online and off! 

About the ReWire Podcast

The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential. 

Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/

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Have you ever noticed?  

Worst case never happens. 

I died one time and somehow I cheated that. 

We always think in worst case scenarios. 

The probability of the worst thing happening never happens. 

Before we had guns, electricity, and war, we were more concerned about getting attacked by saber toothed tigers. 

Our amygdala keeps us in the worst case scenario mindset. 

It's how we're wired. 

It's all fake. 

Remember that as you're listening to the naysayers and debbie downers as you make your mark in this world. '

Get to work and let it speak for itself. 

About the ReWire Podcast

The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential. 

Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/

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I was doing some research the other day on changing out some things in one of my businesses. 

I asked ChatGPT what the number one struggle entrepreneurs face and it gave me one of the best answers. 

It's not usually the business, it's the weight of the business. 

Carrying the responsiblity alone. 

Clients. 

Partners, and employees may not fully understand the sacrifices made like balancing life and business, making payroll, cutting relationships that no longer support the business. 

I created Apex so I could be surrounded by people that understood the challenges in my life. 

I might be really good at marriage, but others are better in business. 

Get surrounded by really good people with different skillsets than you. 

Help those who don't have your skillsets. 

Work to become better for you so you can be better for everyone else. 

And help them. 

That's what Apex is. 

And I'm going to continue to build on that because I know it's something every single entrepreneur needs. 

About the ReWire Podcast

The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential. 

Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/

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The most expensive thing that everybody does is chase the new thing instead of mastering the old. 

When something is new, you don't know anything about it. 

You think it's going to be easy, but as you get into the day-to-day, you realize it wasn't that easy. 

I've had people come work for me for 3 months and quit. 

The next person comes in and gets their book of business and makes a killing because they didn't stay consistent enough doing the boring things every single day. 

The marketplace gets to know you and your brand by repetition and consistency. 

The next time you feel the need to chase something new, stop for a minute and ask if you've mastered what you're currently working to success. 

Stay focused and be consistent. 

The success comes in doing the most unsexy things. 

About the ReWire Podcast

The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential. 

Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/

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I've been through a lot in my life. 

Adoption. 

Prison. 

Divorce. 

As an entrepreneur, you're going to go through some stress. 

Everything that happened to me prepared me to be an entrepreneur.  

I've had slow months. 

Been audited by the IRS. 

And have been hit with things I didn't plan on. 

Entrepreneurs are often overweight, out of shape, and have health issues. 

The amount of cortisol created from the stress would kill most people. 

Remember, it's just business. 

This may help........don't take it personal. 

Find solutions. 

Get focused on those. 

Take action and watch your stress levels decrease and your ability to manage it much easier. 

About the ReWire Podcast

The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential. 

Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/

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I just had a guy come out and quote me on building a fence out at my place.

He went through everything and we agreed upon a price. 

Well, a few days later, he came back and asked me if I wanted the fence painted. 

I said, "Sure." 

And he replied, "Okay, I'll that'll be an additional XYZ dollars."  

I thought that was discussed in our original meeting, but he told me it would be an additional charge. 

Okay, I see that happening one time, but he kept coming back.  

He hits me with a "And that's not including the additional supplies." 

I finally stopped him and said, "man this was all part of our original agreement, but now you're hitting me with almost a quarter more."

So many business people do this and wonder why they're clients get pissed.  

I am the type of person who likes to stack all my services and offerings in one list, and include them in the price.

No upsells. 

No gimmicks. 

No hidden fees.  

There's only a few reasons this happens: 

1. Incompetent sales people forgetting to add everything in the initial quote.
2. They're testing your budget to see how far you'll go
3.  They know you have a ton of money and decide they're going to make a run at separating you from it.

Word of advice to you if you're conducting business this way..........

Quit fucking nickel and diming people.........

Try including everything you said you would do in the initial quote and stick to that number. 

If you work in an industry where there can be unexpected changes, charge a little more to cover your costs with the condition that if something outside the scope of the service quoted comes up, additional fees may be required. 

Try that and see how if it affects your business. 

About the THC Podcast 

Nothing is off-limits in these weekly episodes of the Hardcore Closer Podcast with Ryan Stewman.  Politics, Finance, Religion, Tin-foil hat theories, and interdimensional space aliens. 

Ryan Stewman takes a very factual approach to simplifying the most complex things we are experiencing in real time in this timeline. 

Leave your feelings at the door and buckle up for a fresh perspective with no fluff, and just the hardcore stuff that reality is made of.

Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/

 and learn how you can finally partner with someone helping you grow, scale, and have the most successful business without the complexities of sharing equity in your company https://closercap.com/

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One of the biggest truths about life is we're emotional beings. 

We have hormones. 

We get emotional. 

For men, our testosterone is at the highest levels when we're 18 and start declining after that. 

In women, menopause and perimenopause is a real thing. 

Many relationships take a beating because of the communication challenges. 

I've been on TRT for awhile and it's a game changer beyond the benefits of having more sex and it's not just for men. 

Lean in and listen!!!!!

About the ReWire Podcast

The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential. 

Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/

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Gather round for another parenting storytime.  

This one is something that's happened to most parents at one point or another with at least one of their children. 

I usually keep a little cash on hand in the event we need something. 

I went to dig into the stash cause there's something Amy wanted and I noticed there was some money missing. 

We have maids, nannies, and people at the house but didn't want to go accusing anyone, so we started asking the boys. 

I called all 3 of my boys outside and told them there was some money missing. 

Did any of you take money from my room?

Asher: "No." 

Jax: "Yes."

I told them that money was theirs. They worked for it, but all they had to do was ask.

I told them, "If you want something, don't just take it."

I continued by telling them "Guys, your word is your bond and if I can't trust you and you can't trust me, then what are we doing here?"

They aplogized and understood, but let that be a lesson. 

About the ReWire Podcast

The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential. 

Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/

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