How to Build a Stronger, Bolder Life — Without Becoming Hard or Bitter
Release Date: 01/28/2018
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What we cover
- Who he is
- What caused his transformation when he was younger
- His training philosophy and why he feels his 'Spartan Rises' message appeals to with men - how he helps so many men transform their bodies and their lives
- Why the Spartan lifestyle resonates why him
- The challenges he sets men to finally start working towards achieving their goals
- Where he thinks guys go wrong in today's culture, the problems he sees most men
- How you can overcome a mediocre life
- Why his framework is 'Power, Passion & Purpose'
- Where guys go wrong trying to find more passion in their life and how you can finally find it for yourself
- Do guys need to find their own Doctore? What would he recommend someone looks for in a coach?
- Is the body a true reflection of the mind?
- How can you find your reason why for going to the gym?
- Weightlifting goals that all men should be able to achieve
- How can someone listening know they are moving towards their goals in life?
- How can you invest in yourself today and the books he feels that all men should read?
- Wrestling alligators and what it taught him
- How you can finally become consistent and work out regularly
- The importance of friends and how to pick those that will help you towards your goals
- How you can turn an interest into a brand and a business
- How he deals with the fast break questions
- What he wants men listening to take from this interview
- How you can keep in touch with him
- And so much more
Connect with the Guest
- Visit Sparta Strength
- Learn about Marketing on his channel here
- His Country Dancing Channel is here
- Ryan is on Youtube here
- Ryan is on Twitter here
- Ryan is on Facebook here
- Follow Ryan on Instagram here
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