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Send us Fan Mail We challenge the goal-setting advice most people grew up with and replace it with evidence-based goal setting theory that actually improves performance and self-esteem. We also get honest about the social risks of ambition, especially for women, and we share a practical framework for turning a goal into a real plan.  • why challenging and specific goals produce the best results  •...

Send us Fan Mail Your legs aren’t what quit first, your meaning does. In this episode, Jack and I talk about finding your why, building discipline through endurance, and why authenticity starts with asking yourself, “Who am I being right now?” We get into the 40% rule, gratitude, overcoming adversity, and how your greatest pain can become your greatest gift. Because whether it’s business, relation...

Send us Fan Mail Beginners are many, finishers are few. In this episode, entrepreneur and MAKE Wellness founder Justin Prince shares his 3D Vision framework—Define, Declare, Dedicate—and how to turn big goals into results in business, marriage, health, and life.  Living intentionally doesn't have to be as hard as it may seem. Connect with Justin Prince: Website: https://iamjustinprince.com/ I...

Send us Fan Mail We challenge the way we manage time by separating what’s loud from what’s valuable.  "Glass balls" are the things in life that we can't drop such as our family, finances, fitness, and so forth. "Basketballs" are the things that can afford to be dropped, yet are still meaningful. Learn how to keep both afloat and when it's ok to let one hit the ground...

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Send us Fan Mail Pain will always pay you a visit, but it doesn't have to mean it's a bad thing. Instead of it being an antagonist, we can make it a protagonist by shifting how we see it and creating a useful relationship with it. Through personal experience and professional research, here's how to make pain your friend and leverage the experiences you've had today to create an...

Send us Fan Mail Lindsay Crouse: LindsayCrouse.com | The Case for Quitting Thank you for tuning in! If you feel led, please subscribe & share the show to others who you believe would benefit from it. Keep in touch below! Join The Unshakeable Discipline Community!  LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/ryanacass/ Instagram | @ryanacass

Send us Fan Mail What if quitting isn’t failure, but one of the hardest and smartest decisions you can make? Lindsay Crouse, author of The Case for Quitting , joins me to unpack the psychology of perseverance, escalation of commitment, sunk costs, and why high performers can become so attached to finishing that they lose sight of what they actually want. We talk endurance sports, the pressure to “...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Nike Running’s Global Head Coach, Chris Bennett, for a conversation about running—and all the ways it mirrors life. We talk about comparison, self-talk, burnout, knowing when to rest, celebrating progress, and learning to measure success by more than a number. Whether you run every day, haven’t run since school, or simply need a reminder to be kinder...

Send us Fan Mail Nike Running Global Head Coach, Chris Bennett, joins us to share his definition of winning. Simply put, leave something better than you found it. Winning comes through action, and here's how to take it. Chris shares insights from his new book, 'This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running.' Thank you for tuning in! If you feel led, please subscribe & share t...

Send us Fan Mail “Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill you can train.” Do elite athletes ever doubt themselves? Absolutely—and what sets them apart isn’t the absence of negative thoughts, but how they respond. Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, founder of the Mentally Strong Institute and trusted coach for the Minnesota Vikings and USA Track and Field, shares powerful frameworks for building...

Send us Fan Mail Winning stops being a score and starts being a personal definition you test in real life. We explore the South Star principle, why action creates wisdom, and how rejection can be proof you are moving forward.  We can define the thesis for winning by understanding the antithesis of winning. We often talk about The North Star as guide, but what if we looked at the South Star for wis...

Send us Fan Mail One idea from this conversation really stuck with me: fulfillment isn't about constantly raising the bar—it's about raising your awareness of what's already worth appreciating while continuing to pursue meaningful goals. My biggest takeaways: 1) purpose comes from taking action before you have certainty, 2) balance ambition with gratitude so success doesn't com...

Send us Fan Mail There is proven research that shows "the positivity spillover effect" and why being close to high performers can measurably raise your output. We break down what we learned from a high-level event in Boston, plus mindset and resilience tools you can use to choose better rooms and take faster action.  • The 25-foot radius study and what it suggests about environment  • Ho...

Send us Fan Mail Your brain is wired to spot problems—but that doesn't mean you have to live stuck in stress, guilt, or overwhelm. In this conversation, Matt O'Neill shares practical ways to reframe negative thoughts, build emotional resilience, and create lasting happiness through simple daily habits like gratitude, journaling, and forgiveness. If you're ready to strengthen your mi...

Send us Fan Mail I wanted to bring these two conversations together because the messages complement each other in such a powerful way. Sahil Bloom shares why building time wealth may be the most important investment you'll ever make, while Damon West reminds us that life's greatest messengers often arrive disguised as our biggest setbacks.  Damon was originally sentenced to life in priso...

Send us Fan Mail You can spot the right move for your best friend in seconds, but when it’s your own life, the same problem suddenly turns into a spiral. That disconnect is exactly what we’re tackling here, with one core idea that’s simple to say and surprisingly hard to live: be a good friend to yourself. I share why this has become the biggest piece of advice I’ve leaned on lately, especially af...

Send us Fan Mail It was a dream to be on the other side of the mic getting interviewed by Jonathan Cohen of the Inside The Inspired Podcast. Jonathan is a champion of discipline, grit, leadership, and being a family man. Check out the Inside The Inspired Podcast here! Thank you for tuning in! If you feel led, please subscribe & share the show to others who you believe would benefit from it. Ke...

Send us Fan Mail Most people think changing the world requires massive influence, but real impact starts by serving one person well. We break down how small acts of generosity compound over time, why successful givers often win the long game, and how serving others creates more meaning, stronger relationships, and unexpected opportunities. Plus, practical ways to make service a weekly habit withou...

Send us Fan Mail Rob Paylor shares the life-changing moment a rugby injury left him paralyzed and the mindset that helped him rebuild his life after a spinal cord injury. He reveals powerful lessons on resilience, faith, gratitude, goal setting, forgiveness, mental toughness, and finding purpose through adversity. Rob explains how small daily wins, perspective shifts, and service to others fueled...

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest thing shaping your life is simply where your attention goes? In this episode, I unpack a powerful question from therapy“Where is your camera pointing?” and explore how your focus influences your mindset, decisions, performance, and ultimately your results. From National Geographic photographers to ultra marathon trails, I share practical lessons on mental tough...

Send us Fan Mail June is a scoreboard check, not a final score, and we can still make the second half of the year a turning point. We share four practical commitments that keep your energy high, rebuild belief, and help you win today.  • using the “scoreboard” idea to stay in the fight  • touching your dream so it feels real and doable  • learning from Ed Mylett’s “touch the dream” practice  • run...

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Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! If you feel led, please subscribe & share the show to others who you believe would benefit from it. Keep in touch below! Join The Unshakeable Discipline Community!  Winning Is... Weekly Newsletter! LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/ryanacass/ Instagram | @ryanacass

Send us Fan Mail In a world obsessed with constant movement, stillness can feel uncomfortable… but it’s often where the real healing starts.  In this episode, I talk about why slowing down after heartbreak, burnout, and emotional chaos has helped me reconnect with myself through journaling, reflection, and silence.  We explore the science behind stillness, emotional recovery, and why your mind hea...