In this episode of How Ya Livin, Dr. Rick Rigsby explores the essence of greatness, starting with a discussion on the pain of success. He emphasizes the necessity of change and growth, pointing out that growth equals change, which in turn equals loss and pain. 

Throughout the episode, Dr. Rigsby highlights the importance of focus, purpose, and relentless determination in achieving greatness, drawing from personal experiences and inspirational quotes. Furthermore, he shares intimate insights from his own health journey, shedding light on the process of transformation. 

Listeners can expect to explore the concept of greatness and the pursuit of excellence in this transformative discussion.

Show Highlights Include: 

• Discover the foremost requirement of personal growth. [01:00]
• How does purpose drive you to greatness? [03:12]
• Here is your key to developing a laser-sharp focus. [04:35]
• Find out about the only and ultimate path to growth. [06:09]
• Why do we look for shortcuts to success? [08:21]
• Do you know that paying the price for success is a privilege? [10:15]
• The key is to embrace teachability and diversity. [12:24]
• Are you ready to get out of your comfort zone and embrace greatness? [15:06]

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.

What do Warren Buffett, Oprah, Jeff Bezos, Kobe Bryant, and Tiger Woods have in common? 

Each one mastered the easy in their respective fields. And mastering the easy is something you can do today to begin your journey to greatness no matter your endeavor. 

Whether you’re peeling a potato, waking up in the morning, or improving yourself, the only way to develop mastery is by mastering the basics. 

Mastering the basics isn’t as fun, but it unlocks your full potential in no time at all. And you can carry this mastery to everything else you attempt. 

In this episode, you’ll discover how mastering the easy unlocks an unlimited amount of opportunities in anything you try. 

Listen now and begin your journey to mastery. 

Show highlights include: 

• The “Mastering Easy” secret for achieving excellence in everything you do ([2:09]) 
• Why hand washing and waxing your car unleashes pure bliss throughout every bone in your body ([3:15]) 
• The “Every Single Detail” method for boosting your memory and unlocking your true potential ([8:07]) 
• Why using an alarm clock in the morning prevents you from attaining greatness ([9:47]) 
• How reading for 30 minutes every day can make you the wealthiest person in your neighborhood ([10:43]) 
• The “Train Hard, Fight Easy” mindset responsible for Tiger Woods’s success (and how to apply this to everything you do) ([15:25]) 

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.

Whether you’re stuck in painful memories or too scared to make a move, forgiveness isn’t always easy. And while some of us can forgive at the drop of a dime, others spend a lifetime trying. Some never forgive at all. 

Forgiveness leads to a life of more freedom and peace. But getting there can feel impossible when emotions take over. As long as you hold a grudge, the grudge holds you.  

In this episode, you’ll discover how to forgive those who’ve wronged you and find peace that lasts a lifetime.

Show Highlights Include:

• The Dave Willis Way to unlock a new level of freedom in your life. ([0:30])
• How to heal and let go of your most painful grudges. ([1:26])
• Why forgiveness is an everyday choice (instead of an anchor to the past). ([2:47])
• The Eddie Jaku philosophy for finding beauty in the grueling first steps of forgiveness. ([4:15])

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.

Having friends is a blast. You enjoy the good times and feel loved. You might even think you have a lot of them. 

And then life goes south… You might need a helping hand or someone to talk to. Those “friends” are nowhere near. They leave at the drop of a dime and you’ve got no support. 

Having true friends is about more than the good times. If you only focus on your friends in the good, you’ll never have people around for the bad. 

In this episode, you’ll discover the meaning of true friendship in life (and the people you always want by your side).

Show Highlights Include:

• How to avoid shallow acquaintances and find genuine friendship that lasts a lifetime. ([0:40])
• How to tell if you have a “blessing” of a best friend (or someone who’ll leave at the drop of a dime). ([4:12])
• Why having a ‘Haywood’ friendship gets you through your most difficult times. ([6:30])
• What a eulogy reveals about the perspective of true friendship. ([9:46])

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.

If you’ve never heard of the word ‘gusto,’ it means doing something with zest or a spark. That’s the way most of us want to live our lives. 

But most people don’t live with gusto. They’re stuck in their comfort zones, which prevent them from taking on the challenges they need to grow.

Having gusto is about pushing out of comfort zones to live life to the max. If you can’t step out of your comfort zone, then you can’t grow into something greater.  

In this episode, you’ll discover how to find enjoyment in your days and give life meaning with a little gusto.

Show Highlights Include:

• How to use a 1960s beer commercial to uplift your spirit and define life on your terms with the. ([0:35])
• The ‘George H. W. Bush’ way to add more zest to your life (no matter your age). ([4:50])
• Why stepping out of your comfort zone makes you enjoy life more. ([7:16])
• How to be so full of life that people say you’ve “died young”- even if you’re 80 years old. ([9:22])

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.

If you want to stand head and shoulders above the herd and outperform your competitors in any market, you only need one thing:

A competitive edge.

Your competitive edge is the distinct quality that makes you superior to the rest.

And you know what? 

There is a certain competitive edge that produces exceptional results if you develop it.

Some of the richest people in the world even believe this common practice to be their “X factor.” 

Everyone can do it, but not everyone will. 

In this episode, I’ll reveal this uncommon competitive advantage billionaires like Mark Cuban and Warren Buffett claim is the key to their success. 

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include:

• How you can create your own competitive advantage by borrowing these strategies from Chick-Fil-A, Apple and Amazon. ([02:07])
• Why a ‘talentless’ Lucille Ball excelled in the film industry and cemented her name in television history (and how you can do the same in your life). ([05:15])
• The X-factor these two billionaires say results in an uncommon competitive edge (you don’t even have to be a billionaire to do this). ([07:27])
• Why Warren Buffett spends less than $4 on breakfast (and how his unique diet philosophy can increase your chances of living longer) ([09:11])

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, we’re focusing on what drives real, lasting change – taking responsibility, creating a clear vision, and committing to daily actions. Dr. Rick shares valuable stories and practical advice to help you stop just getting by and start thriving. 

Have you ever wondered about the key differences between those who succeed and those who don’t? In today’s episode, Dr. Rick will tell you what the winners do and how you can do that.

Tune in and take the first step towards a more fulfilling life!

Show Highlights Include:

• What generates the highest level of employee satisfaction? [01:37]
• Learn to navigate the challenge of daily commitment [02:28]
• How to drive positive change in your life? [04:07]
• Discover this distinguishing trait of winners [05:32]
• Is a desire for change enough without a vision? [06:36]
• How do we end up reducing our vision? [08:28]
• Do you know the importance of a mission statement? [10:12]
• What happens when our focus is purely outcome? [12:06]

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 shares practical advice on how to make lasting changes in your life by focusing on responsibility and vision. Hear about his 100-pound weight loss journey and the lessons learned from his father’s wisdom. 

Discover the importance of having a clear plan and daily actions that lead to sustained growth. Tune in for tips and insights that can help you move forward and achieve your goals!

Show Highlights Include:

• Here is your guide on how to move forward in life [01:07]
• Learn the importance of assuming responsibility [02:28]
• Discover what the winners do for success [03:30]
• What is the result of blaming others and making excuses? [04:51]
• This is how you specify the specific changes [06:01]
• Learn to reinforce a positive habit to replace a previous one [07:34]
• You must answer the “Why” question first [09:10]
• Find out how to make a strategy statement [11:23]

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, Dr. Rick Rigsby discusses the importance of taking responsibility and how small daily habits can lead to big improvements. 

Drawing from his own experience of losing over 100 pounds, Dr. Rick shares practical steps to develop a growth mindset and achieve your goals. 

With insights from Aristotle, James Clear, and Navy SEALs, this episode offers valuable advice for both personal and professional growth. 

Join us as we explore simple strategies to move forward and improve your life.

Show Highlights Include: 

• Here is how you can decrease entropy and propel growth [01:45]
• What is the real challenge in the pursuit of losing weight? [03:10]
• This is your key to attaining huge results [04:24]
• Discover the importance of assuming responsibility [05:48]
• Learn about the biggest flaw that hinders growth mindset [06:41]
• How can you pave the way for complete accountability [08:14]
• Do you have a right estimate of yourself? [10:32]
• Learn to stop blaming others and making excuses [11:44]

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 shares honest lessons on leadership inspired by his father, a third-grade dropout with a wealth of wisdom. You’ll get practical insights on influence, character, and the everyday habits that build real leaders. 

Dr. Rick highlights five key building blocks of genuine leadership and reminds us why how we live matters more than any title or status. 

Tune in for thoughtful stories and ideas you can put to use, whether you lead a team or just want to grow as a person. 

Show Highlights Include: 

• What determines your capacity to inspire? [01:04]
• How did Dr. Rick’s father fight a system of racial injustice? [03:36]
• This is what makes a leader truly effective [04:23]
• Learn to navigate your way in an outcome-oriented culture [06:14]
• Do you know the building blocks for genuine leadership? [07:40]
• The wisdom of Dr. Rick’s late wife will make you stop and rethink [09:46]
• Here is how you can build a strong character [13:00]

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.