In the coming weeks, we’ll be re-airing 5 of our most popular episodes so far. Hope you enjoy this look back at some of our best episodes.

Do you ever feel like you’re not living up to your potential? That you know you have the skills and talents, but there’s still something lacking?

In today’s podcast episode, Dr. Rick will tell you the most important ability you can develop and give you the first step to making it happen. 

Show Highlights Include:

• How a famous chocolate company used willpower to dominate their industry ([2:37])
• Why TRYING to do things is making you a failure ([4:49])
• The shocking way that today’s culture is leaving you an empty shell of a person ([8:43])
• Why relying on talent alone is killing your business ([11:48])
• Want to develop bulletproof willpower? Start by doing this… ([14:00])
• The 2 roadblocks you must demolish to succeed in life ([16:10])

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 the coming weeks, we’ll be re-airing 5 of our most popular episodes so far. Hope you enjoy this look back at some of our best episodes.

Many people think they know what hope is, but if you’ve ever been in a truly desperate situation you may understand that it can be more complicated and difficult than you once thought to have hope.

In this episode, Dr. Rick explains how the language you use can destroy your hope, how to restore hope in your darkest time, and the one action you absolutely must take to achieve what you hope for most.

Show Highlights Include:

• How the language you use cheapens the power of hope ([2:38])
• A definition that will help you understand hope better than ever before ([5:09])
• Without this, your hopes will continue to go unfulfilled ([7:59])
• These common misconceptions about hope can destroy your life ([2:29])

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.

Having a teachable spirit is about the hunger for knowledge. You care more about the journey than the destination. 

And when you’re eager to learn, you find value in all experiences (no matter what the outcome is).

When you never stop learning, you never stop growing. And being a lifelong learner is about everyday discoveries and optimism in new ideas. 

In this episode, you’ll discover how to have a teachable spirit for unlimited growth in everything you do. 

Show Highlights Include:

• How to drop the myths of a born genius and think like one of the ‘greats’ today. ([0:58])
• The quickest paradigm shift to becoming a lifelong learner. ([3:32])
• The John Wooden mindset for encouraging others to learn. ([4:30])
• How to drop the excuses and make room for curiosity like a line cook. ([6:14])
• Why having a teachable spirit makes the world a better place (and your legacy a wonder). ([8:50])

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.

When it comes to working hard, most people avoid it. They want instant results and see it as a waste of time to work without the perks.

But there’s no substitute for becoming better. And becoming the best starts with a work ethic that never stops. 

If you want to be successful in life, you have to put in the hard work. Even if you can’t see where it’s going to take you right now. 

In this episode, you’ll discover how to step up your game with a strong work ethic for the things you want most in life.

Show Highlights Include:

• How to push aside workplace distractions and become the best at what you do. ([0:52])
• How to build a stronger work ethic with Ozzie Smith’s Hall of Fame Speech. ([2:16])
• The ‘Vince Lombardi’ way of investing into what you want (and experiencing joy on another level). ([3:36])
• Why Nick Saban’s coaching style advances your career and improves your sense of pride. ([5:40])
• Using the 4 AM Farmer’s philosophy to get your dream job. ([7:41])
• Why success doesn’t happen overnight (and how to get real results without a time limit). ([9:49])
• Why showing up like Cal Ripken Jr. builds your life legacy of respect, hard work, and excellence. ([11:00])

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.

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. And 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 unleash the grip of grudges and make forward progress to heal. ([1:26])
• How to make forgiveness a part of your future (instead of letting it trap you to the past). ([2:47])
• The Eddie Jaku philosophy for finding beauty in the 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.

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.

The world tries to measure a man through status, education, and looks. But that’s not how you become a man of true wisdom and character and build a legacy that lasts. 

It’s about carrying the right traits and being authentic. A good man always makes practical choices and uses sound judgment to make a positive impact on himself and the world.

In this episode, you’ll discover how to build your authentic reputation as a man and inspire others on a daily basis.

Show Highlights Include:

• How to become a more authentic man with the six Getz principles. ([0:59])
• The ‘Boeing 747’ way to always choose good over evil (no matter what obstacles you face). ([2:32])
• Why being a trustworthy and resourceful man starts with a house key. ([5:10])
• Why pumping gas into your car leaves a legacy your children are proud of. ([6:59])
• How to avoid building a fake reputation and become a man of true wisdom and character. ([10:04])

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.

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.

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.