15 Minutes to Freedom

I was fortunate enough to speak at an event this past weekend called Meltdown in the Desert. After overcoming several setbacks and frustrations, I was able to jump on stage and wow the crowd. And what did I talk about? Authentic vulnerability. In this episode I'll walk you through a technique to help you change negative emotions to positive, and give yourself power in every situation. Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

Any time you have some sort of expectations, you are almost setting yourself up for failure. You may not get what you want, or your expectations and hopes may change. Being upfront, open, and honest about your expectations can prevent you from getting too deep into situations and relationships in which the reality is nothing like what you were expecting. Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

There’s always one of them. They always have some way to put you down and ruin your day. And most of the time they enjoy doing it. And most of the time they are either threatened or have some kind of insecurity deep within. It may seem like conflict is the issue here, but conflict is actually the answer. Confront them, ask them why, and be the aggressor. Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

Domestic violence is never acceptable. Physical, verbal, emotional, or any other kind of abuse is not okay. A female listener reached out asking for me to speak about this topic. Domestic violence is the lowest form of being a man, or even a human. I don’t care what the reasoning is, what the situation is, or even how sketchy your dark past may be. Domestic violence is NEVER acceptable. Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

Pornography. It’s easier than ever to find what we’re looking for online. It’s also easier than ever to let that access ruin your life. But what’s the harm in just looking? How about the false reality you’re creating in your mind? What if it becomes an addiction? Is your life or current relationship just not exciting enough? That’s just another story you’re telling yourself. Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

Steve Sims has created a business out of offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences. His book outlines the best ways to wow customers. But as any good success story goes, Sims has plenty of ups and downs and plenty of opportunities to learn (aka failures). Join me as I talk about networking, delegating, and explain how Steve was able to build the most impressive rolodex around. Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

There is never enough time in a day. I cram as much as possible into every single day to put myself into personal power. But at the same time I let time dictate nearly every aspect of my life. Where is the ME time? Sometimes the best growth comes during the slowest mental times in your life. Take control or your time instead of living the other way around. Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

Being authentic means not watering down your message. Some listeners may not like this. You can’t please everyone. But after some harsh reviews on a specific episode, Lindsay and I become water. Water is weak, has no back bone or spine and goes where it is guided. Rather than staying authentic, we almost go down the path demanded by others. But don’t worry, those episodes are in the trash. Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

Most relationships fall short when it comes to communicating. Join Lindsay and I as we explain how our communication has grown to be as strong as it is, and give some tips and advice on how you can improve your relationships, and ultimately your life, through crystal clear communication. Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

We’ve all made them. It’s an inevitable part of life. I’ve shared many of my past mistakes with you already, but a recent social media interaction nearly cost me a friendship. Don’t be afraid to admit when you’re wrong. Learn from your mistakes, grow from them. Masked behind every mistake is an opportunity to be better. Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

Just decide. Act. Go. Do something. Don’t be stagnant. Your decision may not be the best, but being indecisive is the worst. Indecision gets you no where. Indecision kills your productivity, your confidence, and can even negatively affect your relationships or business. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to make a decision. Questions, comments, requests? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

Society leads us to believe that power is found in the light. While the light is good and all, where we find our true power is through confronting the darkness within ourselves. Facing our own personal demons allows us to not only conquer what is holding us back but also to free up space for personal growth. Join me as I discuss practical strategies that I’ve used to bring light to the darkness. Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

This week's book review is The Code Of The Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani. The founder of MindValley, walks readers down a path that helps them rewire how their mind works. Blending computational thinking, integral theory, modern spirituality, evolutionary biology and humor, Lakhiani provides a framework for understanding and enhancing the human self. Join me as I dive into the Lakhiani's Code. Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I'd love to hear from you.

Our habits can either lift us up or bring us down. For the better part of my life, my bad habits prevented me from living a life of freedom and happiness. It took me almost losing the love of my life and my now wife for me to truly change my old habits. The biggest thing that I learned was to start small. Join me today as I talk about actionable ways to break old habits and set new ones. Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

Negativity. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Today is a bit of a departure from my traditional episodes. Looking through all my great positive reviews and comments sparked an idea. I decided to have a little bit of fun and dedicate this episode to all the people who’ve left negative reviews on my podcast. Sit back and enjoy a few laughs. Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.