15 Minutes to Freedom

People in positions of power leverage their influence in many different ways. Some good, some bad. Power for me is ultimately based on self-worth. I know when I wake up every morning, my power is within my control. How do you create power in your life? What are you doing to take control? Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

The way we frame situations shifts our experiences. For me the challenge this past week was taking my daughter Gianna to buy new clothes. Like most kids, she hates to shop. She’d rather be at home playing with her friends or playing video games. Clothes are like life, some things just don’t fit. Listen to see how I re-framed the situation to turn it into a great experience. Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear from you.

Owning your mistakes is of utmost importance, but ultimately you have to accept and live with the results of your actions. Not everyone is going to like you and in the end, it doesn’t matter. All that matters is that you are the highest and best version of yourself. What would you go back and tell your 18-year-old self if you had the chance? What would you tell yourself to do differently? Listen to find out where I stand. Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com.

The details matter in every aspect of life. If you don’t know the rules of the game, you’re damning yourself to failure. How many times have you done something a certain way because someone told us how it should be done? How do you know if what you’re told is even correct? Today I give actionable advice to turn the game in your favor. Have you ever had an instance where the rules you’ve been taught were incorrect? Email me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com with your story.

Our morning dictates our day. By putting ourselves in a mindset of positivity, it’s possible to be successful no matter the situation. For me, my morning routine includes meditation, a green smoothie, physical activity, reading, and telling those I love that I appreciate them. How do you create power in your life? What do you do on a daily basis to get yourself in the proper state of mind? Email me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com to share your story.

Purpose can be elusive. Many times when we chase it, it becomes harder to find. Me personally, I felt trapped for years expecting purpose to just show up. I’ve come to learn that purpose has to be unearthed. It resides within each of us waiting to be found. Throw away the stories you’ve been told and start pursuing your purpose.

Greatness lies within us all, but whether or not we realize greatness depends upon what we choose to let in. The stories we tell ourselves ultimately limit what we can become. Will you choose to grow and write your own story, or will you choose to remain stagnant and let society write it for you? Join me in saying “GO” and creating yourself.

Today’s 15 minutes are about false idols. Why do people become idols? Practice, practice, practice. You can’t become a master without hard work, dedication, and practice. When we look at people who are experts are what they do, it’s easy to assume that talent is the sole reason for success. We see the talent on display, but we often don’t see the hard work required to bring that process to light. Today I talk about how I discern good from bad when it comes to idols and people to look up to.

Today on 15 Minutes to Freedom, I explore authenticity. Lack of clarity and desperation can lead to comprising beliefs. Listen as I discuss a situation regarding this very podcast that nearly compromised my own authenticity. Do you have a story to share about a time you were hurt by desperation?  Drop me a line at Ryan@gsdmediagroup.com.

Today's 15 Minutes are about outlasting the suck. In this episode, I explore the experience of getting punched in the face.  Listen as I talk boxing, business, the opposition, and responding to adversity.

Today's 15 Minutes is about asking for what you want in life. What would happen if we actually asked for something more? So many of us, including myself, fail to ask for something we want or need. Today I explore the strange idea that if we want something in life, we have to ask for it. As always, feel free to shoot me a message at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear your thoughts and your feedback.

Today's 15 Minutes is about asking for what you want in life. What would happen if we actually asked for something more? So many of us, including myself, fail to ask for something we want or need. Today I explore the strange idea that if we want something in life, we have to ask for it. As always, feel free to shoot me a message at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com. I’d love to hear your thoughts and your feedback.

Today's 15 Minutes is about tapping into your spiritual side. Spirituality has taken over my world. Meditation helped me start to scratch the surface. Metaphysics has opened my mind to an entirely new realm of being. What if nothing in life is a coincidence? What if meditation can actually guide you to the things you want in life? Do you have an experience with spirituality or metaphysics that you’d like to share? Email me at ryan@gsdmediagroup.com with your experience and let’s dig in further.

Today's 15 Minutes are about Freedom from negativity. What do you do when someone is constantly engaging in negative conversations? Sometimes all we have to do to relieve tension is speak our mind. Pushback from the negativity and make your inner thoughts known.

Today's 15 Minutes is about how to defeat our greatest enemy. We tend to tear ourselves down when in reality we’re one of a kind.  What if you went all in?  What if you became the exceptional person you were born to be?  In this episode, I explore our greatest enemy: ourselves.