RYSE WITH RYAN

Motivation fades. Standards endure. This episode explores grit, consistency, and mental toughness—and why leaders must act from commitment, not emotion.You Got This,Ryan

Ownership is the dividing line between average and elite leaders. It also builds incredible trust. Drawing from Jocko Willink and Viktor Frankl, this episode challenges leaders to replace blame with responsibility and reclaim their power to act.You Got This,Ryan

Values aren't slogans—they're decision filters. This episode challenges leaders to clarify values that function under pressure, not just inspiration. If your values don't cost you something, they aren't real.

Leadership starts internally. Drawing from Jim Collins and Marcus Aurelius, this episode explores why emotional discipline, humility, and self-control determine long-term influence. You don't rise to your title—you fall to your inner standards.

Playing small is the default—but it's not your destiny. Comfort, fear, and lowered standards quietly shrink our lives. In this episode, we confront why we settle, how playing big starts with honesty and responsibility, and why choosing growth—daily and deliberately—is the only way to avoid the quiet regret of a small life.You Got This,Ryan

We often say we value certain things, but our calendars and bank statements tell a different story. In this episode, we audit our time and money to uncover what truly matters, get honest without guilt, and make intentional adjustments to realign our lives with our values.You Got This,Ryan

Decisions define us. In this episode, we break down the three-part process—Decide, Commit, Resolve—and introduce the OOCEMR framework to help you clarify outcomes, evaluate options, weigh consequences, and fully commit. Stop drifting and start shaping the person you want to become.

Stress and failure often come from the same source—misjudging what matters. In this episode, we challenge you to identify what you're over-stressing about and what you're under-stressing about. Clarity brings peace. Neglect brings consequences. Choose wisely where you place your emotional weight.

Most people struggle not from lack of talent, but from unclear purpose. True progress comes from two things: obedience—doing what's right consistently—and effort—showing up prepared and disciplined over time. Stop chasing outcomes. Focus on alignment and consistent action. Small, faithful choices build momentum, and over time, they create meaningful results.You Got This,Ryan

Problems aren't proof something's wrong—they're proof you're alive. Just like resistance in the gym builds muscle, resistance in life builds spirit. Comfort weakens, pressure strengthens. Stop praying for ease and start training for growth. If you're breathing, you're being built.You Got This, Ryan

Most of life isn't exciting—it's ordinary. But the people with the deepest joy aren't living different lives; they're seeing the same moments differently. In this episode, we talk about presence, gratitude, faithfulness, and how joy is often found in the moments we're tempted to rush past.You Got This, Ryan

“Don't be too soon old and too late wise” isn't about age—it's about mindset. This episode explores how comfort, fear, and disappointment can age us prematurely, and how curiosity, courage, and feedback help us grow wise without shrinking our lives. Learn how to stay alive while you grow.You Got This, Ryan

Success doesn't belong to the strongest or smartest—it belongs to those who adapt fastest. In this episode, we explore why flexibility beats intelligence, how speed of adjustment determines growth, and why resisting change keeps people stuck. Learn how intentional adaptation accelerates progress in life, leadership, and business.You Got This, Ryan

Momentum is not a feeling you wait for—it's the result of action. This episode challenges the myth of motivation and reminds you that clarity, confidence, and energy are built through movement. Take the next step, even imperfectly. Action first. Momentum follows.You Got This, Ryan

Most limits aren't real—they're accepted. In this episode, we unpack the invisible ceilings that cap growth and success. Learn how standards—not motivation—create breakthroughs, why comfort is the enemy of expansion, and how consistent pressure cracks the ceilings holding you back from your next level.You Got This, Ryan

True professionals make it look easy—but excellence is built through consistency, discipline, and unseen work. This episode breaks down how to become a professional in your life by mastering the fundamentals, showing up daily, owning responsibility, and committing to long-term growth. Mastery isn't luck—it's earned.You Got This,Ryan

Most people focus on things they can't control—and it drains their energy, focus, and peace. This episode teaches how to shift attention to what you can control: your decisions, actions, attitude, and habits. Learn practical steps to take ownership, act consistently, and build momentum in the areas that truly matter.You Got This,Ryan

You're not in a competition with the world—you're in a competition with yourself. This episode reframes success around internal growth, effort, and discipline, rather than comparison or external validation. Learn how to focus on becoming better than you were yesterday, and how self-mastery compounds into lasting achievement and freedom.You Got This,Ryan

To get what you want, you have to do the work. This episode focuses on the hard truth: desire alone won't produce results. Success, growth, and meaningful change come only to those willing to show up, put in the effort, and earn it. This year, focus less on wishing—and more on working.You Got This,Ryan

There are three types of people: those who watch things happen, those who make things happen, and those who wonder what happened. This episode isn't about labels—it's about posture. We explore drift, ownership, and why intentional action is the difference between reacting to life and leading it.You Got This, Ryan

Pain becomes unbearable when it feels pointless. In this episode, we explore why clarity of purpose changes how we experience hardship. When pain is tied to growth, preparation, or calling, it stops feeling like punishment and starts becoming process. Purpose doesn't remove pain—but it makes it survivable.

Setting goals isn't enough—reviewing them is what drives results. Research shows that written goals, tracked and revisited regularly, are far more likely to be achieved. In this episode, we explore how consistent goal review sharpens focus, builds accountability, and creates momentum before life pulls you off course.You Got This, Ryan

Your career is more than a paycheck—it's a platform. This episode explores intentional career goals that align growth, contribution, and calling.

Money is a tool, not a master. This episode reframes financial goals around stewardship, margin, and freedom—so finances support your life instead of controlling it.You Got This, Ryan

Relationships don't thrive by accident. This episode focuses on intentional connection, communication, and why relational goals protect what matters most.You Got This, Ryan

Your body is the vehicle carrying you toward your calling. In this episode, we discuss physical stewardship, discipline, and why energy—not time—is often the real limiter of success.You Got This, Ryan

Emotional health determines how we respond, not just what we experience. This episode explores emotional awareness, resilience, and how intentional goals help us lead ourselves before leading others.

Spiritual health is the anchor that keeps life steady when storms hit. In this episode, we define spiritual health, why intentional goals matter, and how clarity in this area influences every other part of life.You Got This, Ryan

Be who you can afford to be” explains why veterans have freedom rookies don't — but living by it is dangerous. Using Tom Brady as the ultimate example, we explore why greatness comes from hunger, humility, and earning it every day, not entitlement. Learn how to build equity, protect culture, and show up like every day matters.You Got This, Ryan

Using insights from Nick Saban, we break down how self-pity undermines your potential. Learn practical ways to stop dwelling on what's wrong, focus on what you can control, and cultivate a mindset that turns adversity into achievement.You Got This,Ryan

Inspired by Nick Saban, we unpack how letting circumstances rule your decisions blocks progress. Learn how to keep your eyes on the long-term vision, take ownership, and create momentum regardless of what life throws your way.You Got This, Ryan

Building on Nick Saban's second enemy of greatness, this episode unpacks how lack of discipline quietly steals potential. We explore why small daily decisions matter more than big intentions—and how discipline becomes the bridge between who you are and who you're meant to be.You Got This, Ryan

Inspired by Nick Saban, this episode breaks down how entitlement quietly erodes discipline, work ethic, and hunger. We explore how expecting results without paying the price leads to stagnation—and how choosing gratitude, preparation, and ownership puts you back on the path to greatness.You Got This, Ryan

Inspired by Nick Saban, we dive into how resting on past success or comfort blinds you to opportunity. Learn to challenge yourself, embrace discomfort, and keep pushing forward to stay on the path to excellence.You Got This,Ryan

A practice look at the Armor of God and how each piece equips you to stay strong, steady and spiritually grounded. Learn how truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and God's Word help you stand firm when life presses in. You Got This, Ryan

Learning is valuable, but knowledge without application doesn't improve your life. This episode challenges listeners to turn learning into action, transforming information into wisdom. Includes a practical challenge: pick one thing you've learned recently and apply it today to make progress, grow, or create impact. Stop hoarding knowledge — start living it.You Got This, Ryan

Technical mastery is a key component of effective leadership. Using Ben Johnson's work with the Chicago Bears as an example, this episode explores how knowing your craft builds credibility, enables better decision-making, and allows leaders to develop their teams effectively. Listeners are challenged to assess their own technical skill and deepen mastery to lead with authority and impact.You Got This, Ryan

Coach Ben Johnson is transforming the Chicago Bears with one simple leadership principle: truth-telling. This episode explores how seeing reality clearly — without sugarcoating or exaggeration — builds accountability, trust, and progress. Learn how Johnson's honest approach to practice, player development, and tough losses offers a blueprint for leaders in any field.You Got This, Ryan

A powerful reminder inspired by Jayden Reed's quote: “If you're juiceless, you're useless.” This episode breaks down why energy fuels performance, how it impacts team culture, and why protecting your “juice” is one of the most important leadership decisions you'll make. Energize yourself — and elevate everyone around you.

Most people spend life reacting to circumstances instead of intentionally creating the life they want. In this episode, we explore the difference between managing what happens and designing your path. Learn practical steps to define who you want to become, set non-negotiables, initiate action, and start building a life with purpose, clarity, and momentum.

Tulane's head coach challenges the notion of complacency, even with a top 25 ranking. Discover how staying hungry and avoiding an average mindset can drive true excellence.You Got This, Ryan

True transformation starts with identity. Learn how shifting from “what you do” to “who you are” creates lasting consistency and confidence.You Got This,Ryan

Your brain can't tell the difference between vividly imagined action and real experience. Learn how to rehearse success mentally to prime your performance.You Got This, Ryan

Under pressure, your body reacts before your brain. Learn how to regulate your state through breath, posture, and mental cues to perform when it matters most.You Got This, Ryan

Growth happens in the stretch zone—between what's comfortable and what's overwhelming. Learn how to find that sweet spot where challenge and skill meet.You Got This, Ryan

High performers don't do more—they focus better. Discover how to protect your attention and create deep work rhythms that drive elite execution.You Got This, Ryan

Motivation gets you started. Discipline keeps you going. Learn how elite performers rely on identity and systems, not feelings, to create consistent results.You Got This, Ryan

Your inner dialogue shapes your outer performance. Learn how to train your self-talk to sound more like a coach and less like a critic, helping you stay composed and confident under pressure.You Got This, Ryan

Great performers don't avoid mistakes—they recover from them faster. Learn how to create simple reset rituals that help you stay composed and perform consistently under pressure.You Got This, Ryan

Confidence isn't magic—it's built through repetition and self-trust. Discover how to train confidence like a skill by stacking evidence, visualizing success, and controlling your inner dialogue.You Got This, Ryan

Pressure isn't something to fear—it's something to reframe. Learn how high performers convert nerves into energy and use the body's stress response as fuel for focus and execution.You Got This, Ryan