Ranzo’s Post-Run Talk

So you failed once, maybe you failed twice. Maybe you failed even ten times, are you a failure? I don't think so. I believe failing is an essential part of succeeding. As Oprah said, it's a stepping stone to greatness. There is much for us to learn from the mistakes we make. Temporary defeat only becomes permanent if we let it. This episode encourages us to push beyond temporary defeats, refusing to make them permanent failures. Let's listen to it.

A common feeling that we all get, but what should we do when we feel this way? This episode helps us answer this question.

This episode dispels the myth of the overnight body or overnight success. It encourages us to fall in love more with the process than the results, because the process always precedes the results. Let's listen to it.

This episodes teaches us why it's important to have an 'until' mindset. Let's listen to it.

If you aren't there yet, stop looking around and look within. Introspection is key when you're trying to become better than you presently are. Are you looking outward, when you should be looking inward? This episode encourages us to shut out the distractions and direct our focus inward. Let's listen to it.

We can’t allow ourselves to stop at imagination. Imagination is an important step on our journey toward actualization but it doesn't end there. We have to move from imagination into action. This is a very important step if we should stand a chance at getting the results that we seek. This episode encourages us to move to that place. Let’s listen to it.

Sometimes we have to ask ourselves this question if we want to move in or continue moving in the direction of our dreams. One of the main reasons for this is that fear tends to paralyze us and rob us of our dreams. This episode helps us answer this question and encourages us to move beyond fear. Let's listen to it.

It was Jim Rohn who said, "The way we think things are affects us most. Not the way things are." This means the way we think matters more than even reality itself. What do you think about yourself? How limited is your thinking? How often do you find yourself standing in your own way? This episode encourages us to think without limits; as it's one of the best ways to take on this transient experience that we all have called life. Let's listen to it.

The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago; the second best time is today. Missed opportunities are not great. But we can't stay in the past with them. We have to learn what we can from the past, invest that knowledge into the present and move forward into the future. If we missed the opportunity to plant that tree twenty years ago, all is not lost because we can use today to plant a new one. That's what this episode is about. Let's listen to it.

Stop waiting. Life is short. Make the plunge. That's what this message encourages us to do. Let's listen to it.

Habit is a powerful force that can either work with or against us. We can either make a conscious decision to employ this force and use it to our advantage; or we can just allow it to empower the wrong things that will send us into a downward spiral. This episode shares a few tips on how we can use the power of habit to our advantage. It also shares some of the benefits of building good habits. Let's listen to it.

Life can get very hard sometimes and when it does these are two words that we should all remember. If you believe in what you are doing and you want what you are pursuing bad enough - then do not surrender! This message encourages us to do just that. Let's listen to it.

This episode contains a very valuable secret. The question is, will you listen to it to find out what it is? This is an episode that is very close to my heart. And if you've never shared an episode of this podcast before, I encourage you to share this one. Let's listen to it.

Seems like an obvious choice to make, but in reality that is not the case. We often find ourselves engaging in activities that are both destructive to our health and our future. This episode reminds and encourages us to always choose self-development over self-destruction. You will also come across a useful question that you should ask yourself before making any decision. Let's listen to the message.

No progress can come from not starting. You have to begin, you have to start, you have to do the work. This episode encourages us to ask ourselves this question, answer it and then move into action. Why haven't you started yet?

Commitment; how important is it? Do you know what's stopping you from committing to fitness? This episode provides some advice on how to identify the thing or things that are holding you back. It also provides encourage to help you forge ahead. True commitment is a powerful thing. Let's listen to the message.

It's a very strong word I know. But another way to state this is, ''no pain, no gain.'' This episode encourages us to be resolute and press through the pain and struggle which are only a necessary part of the journey. If you're able to outlast it, you will be stronger just for going through it. There's a lot in this episode, let's listen to it.

Who will you become? This episode encourages us to become the person that we know we can and should become.

There's an opportunity that you have right now. The question is, will you take it? This episode goes into why you should.

Rid yourself of doubt. This episode encourages us to free ourselves.

If we don't engage in the activity that's required to make a change, then the change that we seek won't be made. We can't give up halfway. If we want the finisher's medal we have to see the race through to the end. If we quit in pursuit of our goal, the pain of the circumstance that we're trying to accomplish that goal to change will remain. Therefore, we must press on. This episode should help us to do just that. Keep on going, because if you quit the pain will last forever.

Are you willing to pay the price for your dream? This episode reminds us all of what is required.

Don't wish for it, work for it. For most things that we pursue in this life, we know the work that's required to get it but we fail to do it. As a result we oftentimes find ourselves wishing for a change instead of working for a change. This episode will hopefully inspire all of us to do the latter.

Excuses are not our friends. They stand in our way and prevent us from getting to our goals and dreams. Do you find yourself habitually making excuses? If you do, then you need to pursue a change of mindset. Excuses will prevent you from getting to where you need to go. This episode gives you some ideas on how to stop making excuses.

Don't you think you've waited long enough to begin? What are you waiting for? Just start already. This episode implores you to do just that. In with activity and out with procrastination. Let's go!

We can save both time and energy if we focus only on the things in our lives that we can control. Are you making the most of the things in your life that you can control? Try focusing on those things and do all you can. This episode encourages you to do just that and encourages you to use this laser focus to get more done in your life.

Knowing this can give you added fuel to keep on going. I've said it so many times that I probably sound like a broken record, but it is worth repeating - Anything that's worthwhile isn't easy. In any of life's pursuits, whether physical or otherwise we have to work hard, be persistent, endure discomfort or pain and step outside of our comfort zones. If we shy away from these things our dream will keep eluding us. Do you have what it takes? Can you hold on? Can you keep going? This episode will give you some added fuel to keep on going. If you can persist, it's possible that you may find your promise on the other side of that pain.

You can endanger your future by setting a goal that's too small. The reason for this is that oftentimes we shrink to meet small goals and dreams. Conversely if we set big dreams we are forced to grow and stretch to meet them. In this episode we discuss this idea further.

Many of us don't know what's on the other side of pain and fear, because we haven't ventured that far. What's on the other side? No worthwhile pursuit is easy. But during that pursuit when you encounter pain or fear will you acquiesce? Will you give up? Will you turn back? This episode admonishes you to keep on going. It shares a mindset that's necessary to go beyond these feelings.

This is a very strong message but it speaks of a mindset. A mindset that says, ''I will do it or die!'' The world has a way of stepping aside when a person says with conviction that they will do something or die. This expresses how serious you are about going after what you want. You are going after your dream and you've made up your mind that you will do what's required to make it come true. You don't just want it, you're also willing to do the work no matter how hard it is to make it happen. This episode expounds on this idea.

The purpose of this episode is to remind you to be strong! You're stronger than you think.

Intentions are not enough, we must execute. Execution will get you there. This episode admonishes us to become people who execution. It's the only thing that matters, intention and ideas are not enough. We must do.

You're not chasing your future, you have it within you right now. You are carrying it within you. The future that you are looking forward to is being created with each passing moment. You have a huge role to play in how this future will look. What you ought to be, you are now becoming. This episode explains this reality further.

Many times we don't want to do the things that are necessary to get the results that we want. But the truth is, it doesn't matter how we feel about the work that we must do, we just need to do it. If we want the results and we know what needs to be done, we just have to suck it up and do the work. It's not how we feel about the work, it's the knowledge we have of what's required that we must apply. We must focus on what needs to be done and not how we feel about it. This episode encourages us to do just that.

How resilient are you? If you aren't you need to be. Do you have grit? Do you have a made up mind? A mind that says, ''I'm going to try until I finally lay hold of my dream! I will never give up!'' If you do, then you are on your way to achieving that which you seek. Grit is one of the most powerful determinant of achievement that exist. If you don't have it, try to fashion it in your life. This episode encourages you to do just that and will motivate you to keep chasing your dream!

This is such an important question to ask ourselves when in pursuit of the life we want. More important than the question itself is our answer to it. Do you believe that your dream will one day become your reality? Do you believe that you will accomplish that goal? This episode delves into why it's important to believe even in the face of uncertainty.

If we could see into the future, how different would we live our lives today? How about, what if we knew how much time we had left to live? Would we live any differently then? Most of us would. And the truth is, we do have an idea of how long we've got. We know of our frailty and that one day to come will be our last. So why don't we use this knowledge to our advantage and start living on purpose? We would make better use of our time, better decisions and we would do and start pursuing all the things we've been daydreaming about. This episode encourages us to do just that. What will you do with the time that you have left?

Embark on the journey of mastering yourself and all the blocks will fall into place. On this journey called life, the goal is to become the best version of yourself. This episode discusses the importance of mastering you.

It's a dangerous place to be and the worst part is when you're there it doesn't feel like it. Where is this place and how can you avoid it? This episode reveals just that.

This is a question that all of us should ponder. This episode explores the depth and importance of this question.

In order to matriculate to another level, we must first embrace the breaking point. We have to allow ourselves to break free from our current level, so that we can make our way to the next. This episode discusses how to do just that.

There's a lot more! Don't you stop now. You may ask yourself when is the right time to give up? I say never. If you are pursuing a dream that you believe is the very reason for your existence, don't you stop! There's more for you to get and there's more for you to give. This message exist to encourage you to press forward and not give up because there's more on this journey for you. Are you sure you want to give up? Or do you want to see what's on the other side waiting for you?

So much can change for us if we focus more on our mindset than the circumstances and situations that we find ourselves in. The truth is, it's never in the circumstance, it's always in our heads. No matter what we are going through or have encountered, we can decide how we respond to it and how we interpret it. This episode further discusses this idea.

What if? These two words can either be used as excuses to keep you where you are or as reasons for you to charge forward. In this case our focus is the latter. In this episode I want you to take a journey to the future. I want you to forget about the present for a moment and think about what could be. This episode’s objective is to take you to this place and then back to the present, so you can begin the work to create that future.

Are we doing the work that's required to get the results that we want? Or do we find ourselves shying away from doing what's necessary? For everything that we desire there is a price to pay and work that needs to be done. This episode encourages us to do that work, because if we don't nothing else matters. And our dream will remain nothing more than a dream.

It's your life and you must take ownership of it and all the things within it. The reason for this is that the moment you start playing the blame game instead of taking ownership you relinquish your power. To make the important changes in your life you must first take the reins of your life and head into a direction of your choosing. This episode further discusses the issue of ownership and the importance of not relinquishing your power.

This is a question that we should frequently ask ourselves. ''What if today was my last day?'' Would you be pleased with the life you've lived? Did you leave everything on the table and gave the world all you had? Most of us wouldn't be able to answer 'yes' to this question. That's why this message serves as a reminder to begin at once. Give the world what you were given to give it. Follow your heart, go after your dreams and make a resolve to leave this world a little better than you found it. That last day may or may not be today, but when it comes let it find you empty. Because you had poured all that you were out into this world.

Many people have an aversion to risks. However, taking risks can bring about favourable rewards for the risk taker. It is important that we take risks. If we win we'll be happy and if we lose we'll be wiser; so in my view risk taking can be perceived as a win-win situation. This episode further explores the idea of taking risks.

I believe consistency is a maker of dreams. If you are doing the right things that eventually produce results, then being consistent is all you have to do. It no longer becomes a matter of if, but a matter of when. This episode focuses on the unshakable and undeniable power of consistency. Are you consistent?

It's not your reality, so why should you let it affect you? The reality is, it's their opinion and not your reality. Do not allow yourself to be crippled by the opinions of the naysayers. Reject their opinions and keep moving forward. Focus on that which you know to be true about your life. This episode explores this idea further.

There are certain things that we want that we have no choice but to go through a process to get them. We just have to bite the bullet and do what's required. This is what this episode is about. When there is no other way we must do what is required.