We all like music, TV and conversations, but you might be surprised by the damage noise can do (even when you’re having fun).

Clogging your brain with loud sounds, alerts, and pings leads to a poor sleep schedule and sabotages your ability to focus. And you can’t lead if you can’t think.

While quiet time can feel like you’re missing out on something, it gives your brain time to reflect and rest (which is impossible to get in a busy, chaotic world). 

In this episode, you’ll discover how to stop the buzz and use silence as a tool for a more peaceful and powerful life. 

Show Highlights Include:

• How to stop treating silence like a ‘timeout’ and embrace it to boost your intuition and awareness. ([0:52])
• Why spending time in silence turns you into a true leader (and the three leadership skills silence teaches you). ([5:06])
• How to stop ‘noise pollution’ from stressing out your body, raising your blood pressure, and damaging your hearing. ([6:33])
• How to create the most concentrated and productive learning space with an ‘Albert Einstein’ level of noise. ([11:52])
• Why ten minutes of quiet time is essential to your mental health (and how the military, workforce and schools use silence to boost performance). ([14:38])

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Nobody can survive their entire life without being leveled by a few personal storms. Whether they be financial, spiritual, physical, or with your relationships. 

Most people shy away from storms—my old self included, when my first wife passed. I weaponized blame and used it to cope, not realizing it snatched the benefits of the storm from right under me. 

But this storm caused me to have an epiphany:

Just as nature needs natural storms to cleanse and blow out dead debris for new life, humans need personal storms to make us stronger, more resilient, and redefine our life’s purpose. 

In this episode, you’ll discover why every storm has a silver lining—no matter how hopeless it seems at the moment. Plus, I’ll give you a few simple techniques to overcome storms easier. 

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include:

• How scripture can help you survive the darkest storms of your life (even if you’re not religious) ([1:18]) 
• Why writing down your most humiliating failures helps you conquer your next one with ease ([7:56]) 
• The “Sanctuary Moment” secret for transforming gut-wrenching misery into unprecedented trump ([8:33]) 
• How to create hope out of thin air—even in the darkest times of your life—by making one simple choice ([12:25]) 
• 3 questions to ask yourself in the midst of a storm to come out of it a stronger person ([13:41]) 

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Every human being who has ever existed has felt downtrodden, lost, and in the dumps. It’s a part of the human experience — but it also unlocks an opportunity to change every life you encounter. 

Why? 

Because obstacles borne by inspirational people who leave the world better off than when they joined it. And that, my friend, can be you after listening to this episode. 

In this episode, you’ll discover how to become an inspirational leader that makes every person you meet better. 

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include:

• How to galvanize yourself into achieving your dreams simply by watching movies ([0:30]) 
• 4 books to read before the end of the year to inspire you to make 2025 your best year yet ([1:34]) 
• How to inspire every person around you by seeking discomfort and tribulation ([3:10]) 
• The “Gift from God” parenting technique for raising your children to inspire everyone they meet ([7:55]) 

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Momentum can move you forward almost effortlessly – or keep you stuck wherever you are. 

When your positive habits gather momentum, success is on autopilot. But when laziness, complacency and negativity gather momentum, it chains you to the status quo. 

Positive momentum is hard to get started. But it fast-tracks your results and lets you exceed your goals (without working yourself to the bone).

In this episode, you’ll discover how to build and keep momentum so that you can build a great life and share it with others. 

Ready to put your success on autopilot? Listen now!

Show Highlights Include:

• How “Aristotle’s Way” lets you develop good habits to fast-track success in your work (even if you’re feeling unproductive). ([2:19])
• The sneaky way excuses and distractions keep you from doing your work – and how to eliminate those barriers to finish all the tasks on your list. ([3:57])
• How success turns people into arrogant bums – and how to accomplish your wildest dreams without losing your humility. ([6:45])
• Why friction keeps you from gaining momentum and sabotages your relationships and your career. ([7:23])
• The Harvard study that shows how vacation time, bonuses and raises can slow down your career progress (and why you need forward progress in your work to “unlock” momentum). ([10:05])

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Step into the world of greatness with me, Dr. Rick Rigsby, as I reveal the secrets to success in the most unexpected ways. 

In this podcast episode, discover the power of embracing discomfort, disrupting your thinking, and cultivating unwavering determination. Join me, Dr. Rick Rigsby, on a journey of personal growth, as I shares practical insights to inspire you to thrive in every aspect of life. 

Get ready to elevate your mindset and embark on a path towards achieving your full potential. Listen now and start living your best life today!

Listen now!

Show Highlights Include: 

• Do you want to build retention skills? [01:15]
• Learn about the transformative power of small habits. [01:54]
• Can you achieve success without enduring pain? [03:23]
• The importance of doing hard things in life. [04:07]
• Find out the way to be comfortable being uncomfortable. [05:02]
• Discover the key to disrupt your thinking on daily basis. [06:21]
• The difference between perseverence and determination. [08:42]
• How do strategies fuel determination and success? [09:29]

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

In today’s episode, I share my journey of significant health improvement and weight loss in our final discussion, “The Essence of Greatness: The Basics.”

Learn how a shift in mindset can lead to better health and more fulfillment. I use straightforward wisdom and personal stories to illustrate how small changes can create big results. Join us for clear, actionable insights that can help you lead a healthier, more successful life. 

Listen now!

Show Highlights Include: 

• Are you willing to pay the price for success? [00:51] 
• Discover the life-changing power of disrupting thinking. [02:03]
• Learn more about the critical role of pain in success. [04:09]
• Find out this essential component of all successful endeavors. [08:24]
• How can you fuel greatness with determination? [09:22] 
• Can you achieve greatness through daily basics? [12:19]
• What happens when you combine determination with strategy? [13:21]
• Here is what you must do when you achieve greatness. [17:00]

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

In this episode, we focus on the theme of determination and its role in achieving personal success. 

Today I will share my own experience of losing 130 pounds and improving my health, emphasizing the mindset changes that were essential to this journey. I will refer to insights from thinkers like Samuel Chan and Francis Bacon to discuss why embracing challenges and understanding the reasons behind our goals are crucial for transformation. 

Join me, Dr. Rick, as I offer practical advice on how to cultivate determination and make meaningful changes in your life.

Show Highlights Include: 

• Ever wondered what it’s like to overcome a 300-pound weight? [01:18]
• Here is how you can move away from your island of comfort. [02:24]
• Learn about the transformative impact of disruptive thinking. [04:01]
• What happens when you cannot answer the “why” question? [05:22]
• Do you know how to become comfortable with being uncomfortable? [06:28]
• Why are we reluctant to change unhealthy life patterns? [08:32]
• How does the lack of a rationale affect your life? [09:06]
• Discover this one constant variable to ensure success. [11:32]

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Today, I explore how a change in my thinking led me to drastic weight loss and the realization that growth demands answering the tough “why” questions in our lives. 

I will highlight why embracing pain is essential for success, how discomfort is a necessary part of personal transformation, and how disruptive thinking can lead to significant breakthroughs—featuring inspirations from historical figures and modern-day success stories. 

So brace yourself for a challenge and get ready to transform because here on “How Ya Livin’,” we’re all about living better, bolder, and braver. Let’s get started.

Show Highlights Include: 

• The importance of changing your thinking.[01:07]
• Why pain is critical to growth? [02:28]
• What happens when we can’t answer the “why” question? [03:02]
• Here is what you can do to gain control. [04:43]
• Are you willing to pay the price being uncomfortable requires? [05:42]
• Discover the transformative power of disruptive thinking. [06:37]
• Let’s look at some great examples of disruptive thinkers from history. [07:11]
• Learn how this person achieved massive success with his disruptive thinking skills. [08:45]

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

In this episode, Dr. Rick Rigsby continues the conversation on “The Essence of Greatness.” He recaps the first two episodes of the series, covering the importance of embracing pain for growth and the mindset of doing hard things better. 

Dr. Rigsby shares personal insights from his health journey, highlighting the need to become comfortable with being uncomfortable in order to achieve true greatness. This episode encourages listeners to assess their motivations and commit to the process of change. 

Stay tuned as Dr. Rick Rigsby leads us on a path of transformation and living our best lives.

Show Highlights Include: 

• Do you have the capacity to be successful? [00:38]
• What is the price to be paid to accomplish greatness? [01:32]
• Why is it important to know your purpose in life? [03:00]
• What prevents growth? [05:35]
• Is the process more important than the outcome? [06:39]
• What is the meaning of being uncomfortable to succeed? [07:31]
• The difference between hunger and need. [07:56]
• The “why” question as a source of motivation. [08:38]

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Get ready to join Dr. Rick Rigsby on a journey of grit, growth, and greatness! In this episode, he shares raw and powerful insights, drawn from his own health transformation, that will ignite a fire within you. 

Discover the untold secrets of enduring pain, answering life’s tough questions, and doing hard things better. Dr. Rigsby’s gripping storytelling and timeless wisdom will challenge you to break free from comfort, embrace the discomfort, and unleash your potential. 

Tune in and prepare to revolutionize your approach to success!

Show Highlights Include: 

• Discover the reason our growth is hijacked. [01:13]
• What’s your singular purpose for success? [02:46]
• Does pain offer any joy and satisfaction? [04:19]
• Here is your key to breaking free from negative behaviors. [05:50]
• How is this generation different from previous generations? [07:44]
• What is the valuable lesson from the past generation? [09:13]
• The transformative benefits of adversity. [10:33]
• Are you focused on the outcome or the process? [11:16]

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.