E11 Speaking Your Mind

Facts.  Feelings.  Focus. Fruit.  Relevant. That simple formula that changed the course of my life.  I’m not here to stake claim to this. This is something that came to me through the teachings of Garrett J. White and Wakeup Warrior.  If we’re getting real with ourselves, most of us get trapped in the feelings of a situation and never actually get to the facts. Today I’m here to explain how this formula played out at a recent event I attended.  Listen to see why digging into the facts is the only way that we’re able to make any real change in our lives.   Are you looking to connect further with a group of like-mind people? Join myself and others in the Life Optimization Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeoptimizationgroup/.  I will be dropping daily nuggets to help you live an optimized life.     Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@lifeoptimizationgroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

8 Maalis 201918min

Today I’m joined by John Madsen.  John is a former NFL Tight End and current owner of Athletic AF gym in Holladay, Utah.  John has perhaps one of the most inspiring stories of any guest that’s been on the podcast.  When he was growing up, John set a very specific goal of becoming a professional athlete. Through many twists and turns and broken bones, John was able to overcome anything thrown in his path on his way to accomplishing his dream.  What’s even more amazing? John never played high school football. Tune in to listen to this incredible underdog story, hear what it’s like to play for Urban Meyer, and learn how John is preparing the next generation for success.   Want to connect with John?  Find him on Instagram @Johnmadsenofficial  Also be sure to check out his podcast The Show from your favorite provider.   Are you looking to connect further with a group of like-mind people? Join myself and others in the Life Optimization Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeoptimizationgroup/.  I will be dropping daily nuggets to help you live an optimized life.   Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@lifeoptimizationgroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

7 Maalis 20191h 3min

Have you ever talked poorly about someone who isn’t around to defend themselves?  Talking behind someone’s back is a behavior that is deeply rooted in insecurity. I’m not throwing stones.  I’ve been extremely guilty of it in my past. The truth is this behavior doesn’t help anyone. The other day when I was working out, I couldn’t help but to overhear a group of women talking very loudly in another area of the gym.  To be clear, they weren’t even talking, it sounded more like they were yelling at each other. Pretty soon I realized they were talking about someone or a group of people that weren’t present. The old me would’ve ignored it and just walked out of the gym.  Listen to find out the suggestion I gave to the group of women, and how the same advice is sure to benefit your own life.   Are you looking to connect further with a group of like-mind people? Join myself and others in the Life Optimization Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeoptimizationgroup/.  I will be dropping daily nuggets to help you live an optimized life.     Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@lifeoptimizationgroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

6 Maalis 201912min

This journey ends the same for all of us.  Man, woman, cat, dog, or any other living thing all share the same fate.  Though we all know this, it doesn’t make loss any easier. As some of you may know, my dog Zeus was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago.  Unfortunately the chemo is no longer working and there are no more treatment options. Though I know I must prepare myself for Zeus’ impending death, I know it’s not going to make it much easier.  The truth of the matter is that beyond death, we all have inevitabilities in our lives. I ask you this: how are you preparing for these inevitable events?   Are you looking to connect further with a group of like-mind people? Join myself and others in the Life Optimization Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeoptimizationgroup/.  I will be dropping daily nuggets to help you live an optimized life.     Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@lifeoptimizationgroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

5 Maalis 201913min

What if I told you I have the magic solution to solve all of your problems?  You see, by default most of us are programmed to say yes to everything. Upon further inspection, the real culprit is a deep rooted fear of rejection.  We say yes to things we don’t want to do because we worry that saying no will make others look down upon us. In reality, an inability to say no to people results in committing to a bunch of things that you don’t really want to do, leaves you with no time to care for yourself, and makes you show up as less than you actually are.  The truth is that the word “No” is actually one of the biggest indicators of a positive ego and a self-confident individual. Tune in today to find out how to harness the power of this magic word and how it will truly revolutionize your life. Are you looking to connect further with a group of like-mind people? Join myself and others in the Life Optimization Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeoptimizationgroup/.  I will be dropping daily nuggets to help you live an optimized life.   Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@lifeoptimizationgroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

4 Maalis 201915min

Where in your life are you missing simple solutions to problems?  The truth of the matter is there are frequently answers in front of our face that are so incredibly obvious we somehow remain oblivious.  For me it involved an orange office chair, but for you it might not be so simple. After dealing with this shoddy office chair for over a year, I knew a change needed to be made.  The problem is, I didn’t really want to go shop for a chair. My wife made a suggestion to use the office chair from our house, but I had created such a story surrounding the chair I couldn’t see the obvious answer.  Listen to hear the resolution of my problem and how you can use shed yourself of your stories to find the obvious answer.   Are you looking to connect further with a group of like-mind people? Join myself and others in the Life Optimization Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeoptimizationgroup/.  I will be dropping daily nuggets to help you live an optimized life.     Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@lifeoptimizationgroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

3 Maalis 201914min

As these shows with my wonderful wife have progressed, it seems more and more of you have been reaching out to ask us how we not only managed to get through the rocky times, but also manage to find success on the backside.  If it’s not obvious by now, we took a rather unconventional path to arrive to where we are today. Today Lindsay and I take a deep dive on how to construct a strong relationship from the foundation. Bear in mind, some of this advice is based on pure logic, something which we completely threw to the wind from the start.  Either way, this show is chock full of valuable, practical advice that you can put into play immediately. This is a must listen for anyone in a relationship or coming out of a relationship.   Are you looking to connect further with a group of like-mind people? Join myself and others in the Life Optimization Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeoptimizationgroup/.  I will be dropping daily nuggets to  help you live an optimized life.   Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@lifeoptimizationgroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

2 Maalis 201942min

Have you ever set your sights on a goal and actually accomplished it?  If so, what can you pinpoint as the secret to your success? More often than not, the answer to that question is going to be consistency.  Whether you want to get in shape, build a business, get in touch with your spirituality, etc., it takes concerted effort day in and day out in order achieve your goal.  Perhaps the best example I can give is with this very podcast. When this started almost a year ago, the main goal I had was to get out my truth. The daily aspect was just a challenge to keep myself consistent.  Over time that consistency has caused the podcast to continue to grow and open up new opportunities. Today I’m here to discuss those very opportunities and how you can tap into the power of consistency in your own life.   Are you looking to connect further with a group of like-mind people? Join myself and others in the Life Optimization Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeoptimizationgroup/.  I will be dropping daily nuggets to help you live an optimized life.     Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@lifeoptimizationgroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

1 Maalis 201920min