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In this episode, Ryan Hanley shares three powerful ideas to transform your life in 2025: managing your energy through better sleep and habits, sharpening your focus to eliminate distractions, and setting audacious, 10X goals that force meaningful change.
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Powerful Quotes
“Nothing changes in 2025 if I don’t change. There’s no external force that’s going to save me. It’s all on me.”
“Why not be a complete badass? Why spend your life scrolling, doubting, or being told what to do instead of choosing what you want to do?”
“High performers don’t think small. They aim so high they have no choice but to focus, act, and grow into who they’re meant to be.”
“You control your destiny. Even small changes in habits and focus can create massive improvements in your life.”
Actionable Advice
Audit Your Energy: Use tools like the WHOOP strap to measure your sleep and recovery.
Define Your Focus: Write down your primary goals and eliminate distractions that don’t align with them.
Aim Higher: Set a goal so big it scares you, then map out what it takes to achieve it.
Final Words
Ryan closes with a challenge to listeners: Take full control of 2025. Manage your energy, lock in your focus, and set goals that stretch your limits. "Stand next to your highest potential self and be proud of how close you came. Why settle for anything less?"
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Why Most Leaders Fail: The Danger of Avoiding Honest Conversations
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What You'll Learn in This Episode:
The Danger of Avoidance in Leadership:
Why speaking in generalities often hides the truth.
The cost of avoiding honest conversations with your team.
The Power of Vulnerability:
How great leaders balance connection and accountability.
The key difference between promises and true commitments.
Transforming Dysfunctional Cultures:
Why dysfunction persists and how to identify its hidden payoffs.
Steps to take rigorous responsibility and inspire transformation.
Practical Leadership Tools:
Adrian’s formula for transformation: Patterns + Emphasis + Omission ÷ Context = Change.
Simple strategies to cultivate grace, self-honesty, and generosity as a leader.
The Importance of Honest Leadership:
How vulnerability creates stronger teams and trust.
Why results are always tied to the quality of conversations.
Quotes to Remember:
"Specificity is dangerous, but avoiding it is even more costly."
"Leaders who embrace rigorous honesty unlock freedom for themselves and their teams."
"Your impact speaks louder than your intentions."
Links and Resources Mentioned:
Take New Ground: https://www.takenewground.com
Adrian on Instagram: https://instagram.com/adrian.k
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Debrief to Win: How Failure Builds Unstoppable Leaders
In this episode, Ryan Hanley sits down with Robert "Cujo" Teschner, retired fighter pilot and author of Debrief to Win, to uncover the transformative power of failure in building high-performing teams. Cujo shares how psychological safety, vulnerability, and intentional reflection create a culture where leaders and teams thrive under pressure. Packed with actionable insights and riveting stories, this conversation is a masterclass in turning setbacks into springboards for success.
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From Fear to Freedom: Untethered Authenticity with Bob Burg
We sit down with Bob Burg, bestselling author of The Go-Giver series, to explore the profound impact of authenticity in our personal and professional lives.
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Bob shares actionable insights on why being true to your values is the ultimate key to building trust, fostering meaningful relationships, and achieving lasting success.
Drawing on principles from his book, The Go-Giver, and lessons from Living Untethered by Michael A. Singer, Bob explains how fear, societal pressures, and attachment to others’ approval can keep us from fully stepping into our authentic selves.
Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or someone striving for personal growth, this episode offers the tools you need to cultivate self-confidence, live in alignment with your values, and break free from the stress of trying to please everyone.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why authenticity is the most valuable gift you can offer to the world.
The difference between true authenticity and "no-boundaries" behavior.
How societal norms and fear of rejection hinder authenticity.
The role of self-awareness in becoming your authentic self.
Why detaching from the outcome leads to greater fulfillment and success.
How to start cultivating authenticity in your life today.
Key Quotes from the Episode:
"When you act congruently with your values, you naturally inspire trust and connection." – Bob Burg
"Authenticity is not an excuse for staying the same—it’s the motivation to grow into your higher self." – Bob Burg
"Detach from the outcome and focus on being true to who you are." – Bob Burg
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Routine, Willpower, and Winning: Secrets to Crushing Your Day
In this milestone episode, Ryan Hanley celebrates 10,000 YouTube subscribers and 25,000 Instagram followers by diving into the questions that matter most to you.
From staying motivated when you don’t feel like it, to the power of routines and how to avoid burnout, Ryan shares his insights, hard-earned lessons, and practical strategies to help you crush your day every day.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why motivation is overrated—and what to rely on instead.
How routines can save your willpower for the tough decisions.
The secret to balancing priorities without chasing the myth of “work-life balance.”
Why burnout happens and the habits that help you avoid it.
Actionable advice for getting unstuck on big projects.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or anyone looking to level up, this episode is packed with no-nonsense advice to help you win the day. Don’t miss it!
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The Ryan Hanley Show shares the original ideas, habits, and mindsets of world-class original thinkers you can use to produce extraordinary results in your life and business.
Dive deep into the raw insights from top minds in leadership, business, and performance, delivered through candid conversations that make you feel like an insider.
We challenge the status quo because it's clear—conventional thinking has led many to dissatisfaction, poor health, and financial hardship. But not you. This podcast delivers the unguarded truths and actionable strategies the gatekeepers kept to themselves.
Hosted by Ryan Hanley, a relentless leader and performance strategist.
This is the way.
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