How Ya Livin' ‪?‬ Rick Rigsby

In today's episode, I share my journey of significant health improvement and weight loss in our final discussion, "The Essence of Greatness: The Basics."
Learn how a shift in mindset can lead to better health and more fulfillment. I use straightforward wisdom and personal stories to illustrate how small changes can create big results. Join us for clear, actionable insights that can help you lead a healthier, more successful life. 
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Show Highlights Include: 
Are you willing to pay the price for success? [00:51]  Discover the life-changing power of disrupting thinking. [02:03] Learn more about the critical role of pain in success. [04:09] Find out this essential component of all successful endeavors. [08:24] How can you fuel greatness with determination? [09:22]  Can you achieve greatness through daily basics? [12:19] What happens when you combine determination with strategy? [13:21] Here is what you must do when you achieve greatness. [17:00] Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

In this episode, we focus on the theme of determination and its role in achieving personal success. 
Today I will share my own experience of losing 130 pounds and improving my health, emphasizing the mindset changes that were essential to this journey. I will refer to insights from thinkers like Samuel Chan and Francis Bacon to discuss why embracing challenges and understanding the reasons behind our goals are crucial for transformation. 
Join me, Dr. Rick, as I offer practical advice on how to cultivate determination and make meaningful changes in your life.
Show Highlights Include: 
Ever wondered what it's like to overcome a 300-pound weight? [01:18] Here is how you can move away from your island of comfort. [02:24] Learn about the transformative impact of disruptive thinking. [04:01] What happens when you cannot answer the “why” question? [05:22] Do you know how to become comfortable with being uncomfortable? [06:28] Why are we reluctant to change unhealthy life patterns? [08:32] How does the lack of a rationale affect your life? [09:06] Discover this one constant variable to ensure success. [11:32] Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third-Grade Dropout, for free.

With the world moving at the click of a button, most of us have forgotten what it’s like to wait for something. But if we’ve learned anything from the great minds of Albert Einstein and Winston Churchill, it’s that waiting shapes your talents into your greatest achievements yet.
But how does sitting in traffic jams or being placed on hold make you a better person? 
In this episode, Dr. Rick shares the deep wisdom behind waiting and how it creates the most valuable and fulfilling experiences in your life. 
Show Highlights Include:
What Bible stories and developing films have to teach you about creating more meaningful experiences in life and finding strength the next time you get impatient. (0:30) Why the most successful people waited decades for their ‘moment of fame’ and what they can teach you about living in the moment right now.  (6:07) The ‘athletic championship’ approach to appreciating the process before making your next big move. (10:49) What knitting reveals about the power of patience and how you can find clarity in everyday tasks. (12:00) Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Stress probably feels like an inevitable part of your everyday life (especially over the last year). But spending your days worrying about every little thing doesn’t make life better, it only makes you feel less in control.
Instead of waiting for stress to take a different approach in life, why don’t you?
In this episode, you’ll learn how to find peace in any stressful moment and why the most complicated questions often have the simplest answers. 
Show Highlights Include:
Why managing your stress starts with two statements from Psychology Today. (0:32) How to stop feeling worried when things are out of your hands (and the one thing you always have control over). (2:48) The ‘Front Porch’ secrets for living a calmer life today (and why you shouldn’t worry about tomorrow). (6:45) What an African Violet plant reveals about finding beauty in unpleasant times and how to use peace with whatever comes your way. (8:56) Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Welcome to "How Ya Livin'," where self-improvement meets real-life stories with your host, Dr. Rick Rigsby. In episode 184, join us for an impactful discussion on "The Essence of Greatness." 
Today, I explore how a change in my thinking led me to drastic weight loss and the realization that growth demands answering the tough "why" questions in our lives. 
I will highlight why embracing pain is essential for success, how discomfort is a necessary part of personal transformation, and how disruptive thinking can lead to significant breakthroughs—featuring inspirations from historical figures and modern-day success stories. 
So brace yourself for a challenge and get ready to transform because here on "How Ya Livin'," we're all about living better, bolder, and braver. Let's get started.
Show Highlights Include: 
The importance of changing your thinking.[01:07] Why pain is critical to growth? [02:28] What happens when we can’t answer the “why” question? [03:02] Here is what you can do to gain control. [04:43] Are you willing to pay the price being uncomfortable requires? [05:42] Discover the transformative power of disruptive thinking. [06:37] Let’s look at some great examples of disruptive thinkers from history. [07:11] Learn how this person achieved massive success with his disruptive thinking skills. [08:45] Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

In this episode, Dr. Rick Rigsby continues the conversation on "The Essence of Greatness." He recaps the first two episodes of the series, covering the importance of embracing pain for growth and the mindset of doing hard things better. 
Dr. Rigsby shares personal insights from his health journey, highlighting the need to become comfortable with being uncomfortable in order to achieve true greatness. This episode encourages listeners to assess their motivations and commit to the process of change. 
Stay tuned as Dr. Rick Rigsby leads us on a path of transformation and living our best lives.
Show Highlights Include: 
Do you have the capacity to be successful? [00:38] What is the price to be paid to accomplish greatness? [01:32] Why is it important to know your purpose in life? [03:00] What prevents growth? [05:35] Is the process more important than the outcome? [06:39] What is the meaning of being uncomfortable to succeed? [07:31] The difference between hunger and need. [07:56] The “why” question as a source of motivation. [08:38] Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.