Soar High Personal Development

 Ron talks about how at some point in your life you may need to re-invent yourself. Also someone at the gym posted is the journey or destination the most important. Everyone agreed it was the journey. Even if you get to your destination, you still continue on your journey. 

 Ron saw a friend that used to work at the post office. He was talking about how he was not feeling that great and had some pains and aches. Ron invited him to the gym and stressed the importance of how it could make him feel better. If you are working out you are going to sleep better and feel better physically and mentally. It helps give you confidence in whatever you are doing. 

 If you are in a leadership position, you have to be giving 100% every day and be on top of your game. To help be in this position you need rest, exercise, eat right and stay away from drugs and alcohol. Ron also talks about 3 friends that are currently in the hospital with heart related issues. They all have one thing in common and that is they are overweight. Once stable, they are being told by...

 Ron was talking to a friend of his at the gym and tells a story that her husband is a Fireman and EMT. He want on a call the other day where a man needed medical attention, but was drunk and tried to fight the husband so he used his training from Rons Dojo and knocked the drunk guy out to prevent him from injuring himself further or someone else. Ron talks about how exercise and working out can b...

 Ron was at the gym and a guy walked up to him and said I see you here all the time, and I have not been to the gym since High School. Ron told him he was glad he made the commitment to come to the gym to exercise because it is so important as you get older. Also he spoke with a friend he sees there all the time and she told him about her relative that was very sick with liver failure. She took he...

 Ron talks about some success stories. One is a boxer with the name of Butter Bean that after his boxing career became overweight and had some hip problems. He had good people around him that helped him make a dramatic turnaround to loose weight and have hip surgery to make him more mobile. Also talks about Gene Simmons who was born into poverty but kept moving forward and working hard, following...

 There was a Jiu Jitsu tournament over the weekend and one of his young students won a couple of gold medals. He asked the student if he was going to hang his medals on the wall at the gym. The student said no he was hanging them up in his room at home. Ron explained how it could help encourage and motivate the other young students to get better and improve. The next day the student brought the me...

 Whenever you are working with or involved with multiple people and personalities there will always be some disagreements or drama. Ron gives an example of a local music artist that opened for Tage Feront and went on tour for over 3 years, but now it has ended and they split up. There were some disagreements that caused the split. Challenges and drama will happen, so you have to take the high road...

 Ron had someone come into the DOJO school the other night he never met before and he was drunk. The students wanted the guy to leave, but Ron spent some time with him, tried to help him and told him to come back. He felt compelled to help this guy out. Sometimes you have to go the extra mile to help someone because you never know how much it might make a difference in their life. Ron also talks a...

 Ron talks about his recent visit to the prostate doctor. And how important it is for you to manage your health. Also Ron's friend recently had a huge opportunity come along for this career, but could not take advantage of it because of his poor health due to bad habits. If your health is good, your going to be much more productive. 

 Ron talks about mental illness and he had a friend at the gym this week talk to him about his struggles with mental illness and had a really hard time keeping it in check. But he is doing much better now and believes he is on the right path. Also someone he worked with, that was 29 years old and a music artist committed suicide. Not sure why he did, but believes it had something to do with drugs,...

 Ron talks about how he competed in a Jiu Jitsu tournament over the weekend, and was scheduled to compete against someone closer to his age, but ended up competing against someone that was in his 30's. The guy quickly did a choke hold and picked him up off the mat. Ron said you never know what is going to happen, so you should always prepare yourself for the unexpected or what might happen li...

 Ron talks about anxiety and depression and how it can affect your life and suggestions on how to improve. A viewer commented that they are stressed and cannot sleep. Ron also talks about overcoming fears and struggles. Don't sweat the small stuff, everything is small stuff. 

Ron talks about addictions like food, gambling, sex, drugs and how they can get you off track and get in the way of you trying to accomplish goals. A viewer sent in a message saying that a family member recently passed away and they watched the podcast and was glad there was a positive message in the podcast that made them feel a little better. 

 Ron talks about a local success story. Someone that live just 10 minutes down the road from Ron, worked really hard on playing the piano, writing songs, and singing wherever she could then went to Los Angeles California to pursue a music career. Got signed by a label to a record deal and after a short time they dropped her. She moved back home and kept singing and writing and believing in herself...

 Ron talks about being consistent in everything you do. Also talks about leadership. Use your experiences in life to set good examples and do the right thing and you will have a positive influence on those around you. Also do you believe in Karma? Or can you create your own destiny? 

 Ron rants about how when he drinks gatorade, it spills onto his tie everytime and they should change the design of it. Brent jokingly told him he had a drinking problem! How do you get through the daily struggles? Exercise helps tremendously. Also set small goals and stay the course even though there may be challenges along the way. When Ron does Jiu Jitsu, he experiences pain sometimes and the n...

 Ron talks about when you get stuck, you have to adjust to get back on track. Also birds of a feather, flock together. You become who you surround yourself with. If you want to improve you have to be around people that have a positive influence on your personal or professional life. He also talks a little about the journey Chappel Roan went on and never gave up and now is a very successful pop sta...

 Ron talks about if people knew it might take up to 10 years or more to get your black belt in Jiu Jitsu, the majority would give up. But if they hang in there for a year, they will learn a lot and have a better chance if achieving their goal. Getting the experience along the way is very powerful and rewarding. Also a subscriber asked How do I handle challenges while being depressed. 

 Ron talks about self talk and why it is important. Nobody will be real with you like yourself. Its a great tool to stay motivated daily. When your accomplishments go up, your confidence goes up. Also talks about self reflection and self esteem. 

 Ron talks about the importance of patience. Be calm and use self talk when facing challenges and remember the end goal and benefit you will receive. Also every week determine if you are at par, or are you surviving, or are you advancing. Remind your self for everything you are experiencing that is challenging, it could be a lot worse. 

Ron talks about why never give up, even when you think you are down and out. Ron has a friend that is a DJ that worked hard for many years, then tried out for a competition on BET called Masters Of The Mix, and he ended up winning! Also a local artist Chappell Roan performed at small events and did several albums, and finally is now a successful pop star. And Ron talks about how he drank coffee ev...

 Ron had a friend at the gym that was talking about maybe dating again after her recent divorce. Ron recommended she focus on herself for now and not dive into a relationship. Also politics were going on at the gym. There is a girl that does not smile or talk to anyone and is not very friendly. Ron talks about you are going to run into people like this in life and don't let them bother you or...

 Ron talks about how humor in a social setting can be a game changer. Also talks about struggle and when you set goals know it will not be an overnight success. You will have to work at it. It takes time. Speaking of time, Ron said based on the national average, and if everything goes perfectly with his health, he has an average of 16 more years left to do what he wants and needs to do. You have t...