Why Your Excuses Will Ruin You | Rich Roll on Impact Theory

[@andimatt7232]

MY HERO

[@xavierb4328]

Thanks to God For giving us Rich Roll.

[@andimatt7232]

true story man, hope you had a great day! :)

[@Henrytherealtordude]

Thats awesome man,makes me happy to read that. Keep going!

[@rlj7647]

Good for you.

[@REDGRIFFIN100]

That's awesome to her Andi Matt. You might be interested to search for Bruce Lipton, his view on why we percieve life the way we do is fascinating.

[@mostever2882]

Everyone must choose one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.

[@lauren4434]

I am learning, to welcome into my whole being the FEAR of discipline ..... without stopping the task.....It seems the source of our power is not a muscular, physical, effortful thing ~~. but a letting go and viewing ourselves as a vessel for that greater magnificence to pour through. It's a strange practice of standing outside ourselves, as though on a high hill, and watching the intensity of purpose in a way, use us for great good...

[@DaNi-iy8jn]

Thanks Jim ;)

[@xxzstatixx562]

Nice.....

[@elenakelley9147]

:).

[@elenakelley9147]

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[@Booster85]

I've seen 90% of toms guests but this guy really made an impact on me, a real genuine, honest and motivating role ,model. Great watch

[@marioques]

and the only vegan I've seen among Tom's guests

[@amberherddog8061]

You haven't met David goggins then...thz guy is great too btw

[@GorgeouslyStupidThing]

I agree. There's a lovely genuineness to Rich. It's refreshing & I like his calm & gentle way of speaking.

[@clivejd]

Christmas 2019 - Saw this podcast for the first time when I was desperate to find myself. Christmas of 2020 - Got sober at the age of 34 and started working out in the gym. I'm still learning to use pain to my benefit. Thank you Rich and Tom.

[@MrFuzzyDoggie]

As a 28 year sober, marathon runner who became vegan 2 years ago it blew my mind to come across Rich Roll’s book. He is an inspiration to me and I hope more of the human race discovers the story of his strength and resilience.

[@lauren4434]

Wow Doug your story inspires me! Thank you! I'm vegan 6 months now, Rich Roll's book greatly inspired me as well.

[@tracydawn5815]

Hi Doug, I’ve considered going vegetarian/vegan... I’ve been concerned about not getting enough protein or feeling bad... I would love to hear your experience and if you really feel better (physically) going vegan? Thank you for your input!

[@MrFuzzyDoggie]

Tracy Dawn first things first. Most vegetables have proteins and/or the necessary amino acids that make up proteins. 100 calories of broccoli has more protein than 100 calories of sirloin steak Amazing! Insufficient protein consumption is pretty much unheard of as far as a medical condition in any first world countries. The consumption of animal fats and proteins is actually one of the leading causes of heart disease, kidney failure, etc...Having said that I always have a little pea protein milk in my oatmeal or granola, a fruit smoothie with protein powder or make delicious tofu scramble tacos for breakfast. I usually have beans in at least one meal a day and proteins in lots of other veggies. Yeah I feel great and I lost weight. People often think I am younger than I actually am. Good luck.

[@tracydawn5815]

Doug Lindsay thank you so much for taking the time to respond... I really appreciate that!😊

[@iSkateFast]

@@tracydawn5815 hey Tracy, hope your journey is going well. If you need more inspiration, I recommend you check out Allen Carr’s Easy Way to “Lose Weight Now”, great book that speaks on our food consumption choices!

[@stephaniepantera]

I love that he talks about how hard it is to even know what goals to set based in being clear on your values, etc. I would say this does not just come from introspection but also bumping up against the world and maintaining awareness of how you feel/think about things. Everyone talks about goals, but not enough I think about the work involved in knowing yourself

[@sakinahahmedchoudhury5206]

I love to listen to Tom Bilyeu's interview because when you interview your guests, the one question you asked has always been what actually runs in their mind at that point of time when they decided to change to be a better person. Their thinking process and their feeling. This is something I don't get in other videos. Thanks Tom for all your extremely informative interview processes.

[@melissahurlock8243]

Yay!! I've been waiting for you to interview Rich! This interview just barely scratched the surface of who Rich Roll is. He is truly an incredible human being and one of my biggest role models. I've listened to countless hours of his podcast, getting to "know" him and he is such an influencial interviewer and speaker - while always maintaining a spirit of non-judgment, compassion, and understanding. His quiet and calm demeanor adds to the joy of listening to him. I love this dude! And Finding Ultra is an amazing book!!!

[@keshakellogg5995]

Thank you for writing this comment! You've inspired me to listen to his show and grab his book!

[@SiimLand]

“He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.” -Benjamin Franklin

[@rlj7647]

Ironically, from a man with little physical discipline. According to John Adams.

[@La-Donna]

I feel good about my life choices if I’ve watched the same video Siim Land has watched...

[@twonrichpo]

💎💎💯

[@novasedna]

Decent human being. Dignified. Integrated. Deep. Very interesting conversation. Rich spoke some profound truths here.

[@Youraveragejoshh]

Decent haha. Wow, where do your standards of judgement come from? He is phenomenal. A generational man.

[@elizabethhammitt3488]

Rich Roll is a hero of mine - proof that age is a number, change is always possible, and plant power is real! Great pick, Tom!

[@TanvirAhmed24]

I think excuses are a sort of coping mechanism that our brains create so that we can tell ourselves why exactly it's okay to be not doing what it is that we should be doing. We all have dreams, big dreams! But most of us come up with excuses as to why their dreams aren't acquirable. That's because making your dream come to life takes work, a lot of hard work, effort, determination, dedication, discipline, etc. It's hard, but making excuses, that's easy. We come up with our own excuses just to give ourselves reasons as to why we aren't chasing our dreams. It gives us a sort of mental satisfaction. So, please! Don't make excuses! Your dreams are out there just waiting for you to grab them! You can do it! I believe in you!

[@emmawatson6582]

Wow, Tanvir! Amazingly put together! You're an inspiration!

[@TanvirAhmed24]

Emma Watson Thank you so much!

[@methylatedlysine]

The psychological term is Cognitive Dissonance. It's where you believe in one thing (e.g: your goals or dreams) but you do something counterproductive (e.g: procrastination). That's uncomfortable for your brain to deal with because your mind is all you have to deal with the outside world and if something's not right, we can't really function. In order to restore order, you either change what you think or change what you do. In most circumstances it's more convenient to change what you belief/think in order accommodate the actions you've made instead of recognizing and changing your acitons, which is why we make excuses. That, and feeling depressed about it later are two almost separate process although they influence each other.

[@TanvirAhmed24]

Wow! That's pretty interesting stuff! Thank you for sharing. :)

[@rahuldeshpande9997]

Well said Tanvir!

[@jessejamesjohnston]

I like how Rich says "unemployable". Total self responsibility👊

[@zezty4295]

Thanks again Tom.you and others helped me quit my dead end job yesterday so in have the time to watch this today and am a fan of rich roll so this was awsome timing for me. I'm gratefull to even be able to quit and not have to like some people feel they do or in underdeveloped countries and places where you can't miss a day. I have a bit of mny saved up and and a side job that I like to hold me off until I figure it out. Keep going Tom you do more than you might realize.

[@sheilakirwan6900]

Well done and good luck

[@michaelletho3564]

"I knew I wasn't the most talented, and if I wanted to compete at the highest level that's what would be required." - amazing sentiment

[@gloriamariadc7757]

"Pain is a growth accelerator. & a reminder of when i'v gone astray." This as an eye opener! WOW!! "Embrace it & don't be afraid of it." Total mind bend!😮😮😃

[@shivinunitholi2493]

The man's a living example of the saying, "Ordinary people can become extraordinary by just putting in the work"

[@RuslanaNess]

I'm very inspired by his point of view on pain.. keep pushing, working your ass off and having a strong core believe that you are on the right path - that's what will take you to the next level

[@rfoleymckenna]

You also have to be on the right path, though

[@nGAhGENVH0Ul]

Pain is also there to tell you that something is wrong and to stop doing what you're doing.

[@Pimpishone]

I just love to see women that are not just beautiful but intellectuall commenting on these motivational videos. Stay as lovely as you are and keep your mind where you want it to be also checkout Ed Mylett too I watch these guys as soon as I getup every morning

[@dontmugurself]

@@nGAhGENVH0Ul No it's not. That's the whole point. Is that pain is a "governor" (as Goggins describes it) on our mind/body potential. It does signal that something is wrong, but pushing past that point allows you to unlock a mindset and access a part of your mind/body connection that you could not tap into before. Going past your pain threshold effectively puts YOU in control of your mind, instead of the norm - which is your MIND being in control of you. If you want to succeed, you need to go to war with yourself. Never give up, and push past the pain to something greater. Your pain receptors are just there to say "it's getting testy, this is NOT recommended", but just like anything else 'non-recommended' it doesn't mean it is FORBIDDEN! You can go past that point, you can do MORE, you can be BETTER - but only if you're willing to be the one in control of your mind and not the other way around. If you give in at the pain threshold, your mind knows it has the control and will stop you at 40% every time with everything you do. But if you start showing it that it's not in control and it's simply along for the ride and it better buckle up - then you've unlocked the ability to achieve nearly ANYTHING. Stay hard people. Let's go!!!

[@anky2488]

Tom, this is the first time I'm commenting on one of you're videos after almost 2 years of watching your content. This episode was something else, specially for me at this time, and I see that you were more moved by this episode more than you have been on most others. This was great!

[@eugenierunner7988]

Ankita Prasad all that u said is so true!

[@trueconsumer6]

See Tom's interview with David Goggins

[@kenhoover1639]

This was so helpful. I have used my recent pain to begin my fitness routine again. I have had no energy and a great deal of physical pain due to my lifelong struggle with cerebral palsy. When I was younger, I prided myself on my physical conditioning, but as I grew older and things became harder, I just stopped. I quit. I am 61 years old now and I am finally fed up with living this way. Thank you Tom for motivating me to keep going. Your content to me is like a life raft in the middle of a raging, stormy sea.

[@ashleytaylor994]

Look up snake diet by Cole Robinson

[@veronicaciecierska388]

'Holding a vision of that better life for them. ‘I believe in you.’ I’m not here to tell you what to do, or how to live your life, but I believe in your greatest expression. And I’m going to hold space for you. To give people permission to be honest, to be vulnerable. This reminds me Jay Shetty saying that 'the sign of greatest compassion is to meet people where they are, without expecting them to change.' I'm learning so much!!

[@yaesmucho]

Is this the best beginning of an Interview I've ever heard? ......Pain is the only thing that ever's got me to change.... with all I accomplish and also my errant ways as well.....

[@Sashas-mom]

Woah I don’t even understand why I’m so moved by this kind, patient, wise man.

[@Tagatiway]

I was going to turn away from this interview because I saw 600 thumbs up and thought it wasn't good... then i noticed it's from today, lol. I'm new to the channel. Found this channel today and I'm in my 3rd interview while cleaning and annalizing my own life. So far I think this channel is great ♡♡♡

[@mad3hatter8]

My fav eps are David Goggins and Taylor Wilson. Check them out!

[@thetruthbetweenthelines8521]

I've seen Rich Roll in lots of podcasts and he is such a gifted speaker. Ask him to speak about veganism and come tomorrow. He will be in exact same position, still speaking. There aren't many people who can speak about excuses better than Rich because he speaks from experience. Having a winning record like his, allows you to speak from a position of strength.

[@ak-jd8nt]

I love the questions you, Tom, ask. I love that you are persistent in getting to the heart of the matter. Thank you.

[@plodo1]

23:38 This answer is so insightful. So true!

[@HarmoActive]

Tom, I have discovered your channel today. I've already watched the show with Robert Greene. And now this. I have a feeling that listening to you and your guests is gonna be a life-changing experience to me. I can't thank you enough!

[@kristinLB]

He’s so cool and laid back. So glad I came across him recently.

[@hk2024-g5p]

I wish to have a friend like Rich. Truly wise.

[@sheilakirwan6900]

pain is a powerful and quick way to come out of suffering ...endurance is just the first part .....watching what the mind does and not focusing on the physical pain is key ...as is a very strong determination and faith ...I learnt/am learning thus from a very tough burmese meditation practise ....very hard but the results are so good ...whatever works and deep respect and gratitude for what Rich and David Goggins ...and the interviewer are doing in making me and others aware of these ways to free ourselves .....

[@sikeedelic]

Thank you!!!!!!! Rich Roll is the greatest inspiration.

[@Chris.E.]

I'm going to listen again tomorrow when I'm sober. I've been listening to Rich for a few years now but for some reason this interview connected more than all the podcasts of his I listen to. I drink too much but still find the ambition or inner drive to run or cycle or whatever to get my burn. But that is still not healthy. I turn 40 in 3 months and I'd really like to kick this habit of turning to alcohol for happiness or sadness or any emotion in between. Drinking feels good. Not only the feeling of being completely drunk and your body feels weightless but how it opens my mind artistically. I love how it makes me hear music and see a blank canvas. I'm going to miss it but I will find sobriety. I want sobriety. Rich is a large part of my journey. Such positive vibes. I will achieve my goal. I promise.

[@PlantBasedEatingforHealth]

I may have already commented some time ago about this interview, but truly, both Rich and Tom are two of my favorite influencers. I follow both of you and gain valuable insights from each. When I made the conscious effort to change my eating from the SAD (standard American Diet) to a whole food plant based eating protocol, Rich Roll gave me some great info to follow. In addition, at 35 years sober, I loved hearing your story about recovery. And with Tom, my sister and I both enjoyed hearing any of your experts on The Impact Theory show while during a time of healing from surgery. Powerful stuff and I still gain so much. Wisdom on steroids is the best way to describe what I get from both of you.

[@Belle1]

I agree that as we build a strong relationship with pain and accept that it is the one thing, that push us towards our goals, push us to change, push us to succeed in life, that's when we actually grow. This interview is phenomenal, thank you Rich and Tom.

[@EricsLockandCarKeySolutions]

Tom, simply amazing interview. I just loved hearing the humility and authenticity from Rich. I learned a phase not to long ago. I don't remember where I heard it from, but it simply says, "honor the struggle." I loved the fact that you called out Rich and made sure everyone knew even though Rich is doing awesome now, that is not where he came from. The amount of humility is still mind boggling to me. Again, this was amazing. Thank you Tom for all the time you take to find and interview these giants.

[@deepakgaba2786]

I learnt about him in a documentary called What the Health, I highly recommend it!

[@davidluis997]

I watched that too!

[@ptv1856]

Roll on in 2023🙏

[@reidsmith4633]

Could you do a health theory with Rich Roll? I would love to dive deep into how one prepares for ultra marathons. Great interview Tom. Thank you for introducing us to amazing people, you are truly inspiring.

[@MrFuzzyDoggie]

Reid Smith his book has a lot of that information. A great book all the way around.

[@MitchPhillips]

Couldn't agree more. Tommy appears to have hand multiple Keto-focused guests on Health Theory, but hasn't had anyone on to discuss plant-based nutrition. Hardly seems a balanced discussion to me...

[@scootdub]

This is my introduction to Rich Roll. Very inspiring guy with a great message. Fantastic interview, as always. I’m going to go check out his podcast now.

[@naomijajor426]

B E A U T I F U L ! Wauw, what a knowledge and wisdom this man has. And so applicable on my life in this period. I totally get what he's talking about and it is SO nice to know there are people out there in the world sharing this lifesaving information/stories. Thank you. I'm so grateful

[@damarismitchell7355]

Rich Roll You’re So Inspirational!!! ❤️

[@TheScottGillies]

I'm going to RE-watch this one tomorrow morning and be taking notes. I'm watching/listening to the episode you did of Rich Roll's show RIGHT NOW (paused it while writing this though). I personally am a huge fan of cannabis, and from watching your show, it's more appealing and easier to get extra hyped on being high-performing instead of just being high as much. I AM SO THANKFUL TO YOU! You are SAVING my time-line AND helping to guide the whole Earth's!!

[@ChrisBello]

He definitely had a growth mindset from a young age. Just believing that you can improve by hard work and persistence is half the battle. All that’s left after that is putting in the work!

[@Douggyfreshy]

This conversation resonated so so much. Rich is an incredible example of what we can do when we are true to ourselves. Thank you for creating this amazing content and making it available to the world for free!

[@SabrinaKaiserbootsbackpacks]

Incredible Episode. So many great gems in here! I love Rich and his Podcast and it is so nice to see him on the other side for once. Thanks for having him on Tom!

[@fredericmoresmau4303]

AS you See it's Not working. I do 5 Times more than other People with Not even half their accomplishments. I am tired of learning stuff and Not being allowed to apply anything Up until the stuff kotzes me on

[@soulpure8663]

Your Story is so inspiring! Mr. Roll. Your a blessing.

[@remotegod255]

Great interview and perspectives. I felt so much resonance because I have recently re-organized my life in a massive way towards my TRUE personal muse which is original songwriting, and my physical and mental health to support it. When Rich said, to find your true self, ask: Who do you resent? What keeps you up at night? What are you afraid of? I could honestly answer, a year ago I resented successful musicians, what kept me up at night was my anxiety about not making music, and what I was afraid of was losing myself in distractions and dying with the songs still in me. In the past 6-12 months everything has changed because I've completely refocused my daily activities and habits around my health and my music. I've written 15 new songs in the past 3 months, with more on the way - that's more songs than I wrote in the previous 30 years combined. I still have other aspects of my "former life" to keep up with, but now they have the PURPOSE and CONTEXT of supporting the muse at the core of my heart, and everything is so much clearer, happier, less anxious, and more productive. There's a long way to go, but I'm not afraid or anxious anymore :)

[@lauren4434]

Wow, I feel your success coming on like a wave..... Thanks for the inspiration!

[@perandersson4528]

An incredibly good description of life, this is how it is and no whitewash of it!

[@bnsgokugreat]

Update guys!!! Completed reading another book! Book count: 21 :)

[@sehrschee]

From Alex Honnold over Rich Rolls podcast to this interview.. so i guess being sick and watching youtube and having the WORST sore throat of my life, and i am not good with pyshical pain, and this is like i ate razors, isnt so bad after all. Deeply inspiring.

[@XxP4B10]

Thank you Tom and all the team behind impact theory for these great interviews

[@kijkenluisterdokter]

What a beautiful human being Rich is!

[@lauren4434]

I really felt the flow of this conversation, which tells me the interviewer too is wide open to that inspiration coming through.... He was right "up there". like two guys walking a high wire over a canyon :). This morning at cycling class, funny, I. thought of Rich Roll. I. started out feeling a bit sick, sorry for myself, but I thought of him, his story, and I WOKE UP, and ended up DOMINATING those numbers! TX for a great interview ....

[@aleksandrateofilovic]

Loved this interview. Rich Roll is a big inspiration for me. ♥️ I wish there was little more talking about food choices since that's the big part of Rich's life and it can help a lot of people, but maybe next time. 😊 Amazing questions and energy. Thank you Tom. 😊

[@puppylove42]

"Every single one of us is capable of so much more than we allow ourselves to believe" Rich Roll

[@getenlightened]

Wow. This is my favorite interview on Impact Theory so far. I can see myself watching this one multiple times.

[@TheZGALa]

Thank you for another inspiring talk. I will be diving into Rich's work, I was unfamiliar. I am increasingly excited and grateful for the community of people I find online who are on a similar path of paradigm shift and changing education/educating change.

[@aohamer]

Wow, this guy truly has just changed my perception of pain! Such an inspiration!! As usual, Tom, awesome questions :D

[@ftnsco]

This is beautiful. May I and, every human being, obtain some of this man's characteristics. Thank you.

[@TaylorInsight1]

I realize this says 2018 and it is July 2020 but I want to thank you for your incredible compassion in your videos..Really thank you so much for being such a good example of support to your guests.

[@tessayaslin]

WOW 🤯 THIS ONE HAS HELPED ME THE MOST OUT OF ALL THE INTERVIEWS HE'S DONE. I LOVE IMPACT THEORY, I FELT SO STUCK & LOST IN MY PAIN WITHOUT IT 🥺💫🦋 This video especially has shifted my perspective on mental pain and opened my mind up on my perception and thought patterns when something causes me pain.. I'm just happy Tom created Impact and Health Theory :')))))

[@karicampi]

It's amazing how every thing he said could be a life quote. I became a fan. Thank you, Tom!

[@aus4502]

Tom and Rich, I just can't thank you enough for what you do. I met Tom in Melbourne once and I hope I can see Rich as well. Interestingly, I learnt about David Goggins from Tom and learnt about Rich from someone who was sitting next to me at David Goggins seminar in Melbourne.

[@mharchm158]

I just want to say thank you! Tom, you and your Team are doing an amazing job always asking the right questions. Even though, your guests are insanely successful people in any way I can imagine, the concept of your show and how you ask your questions and lead the interview carves out the real value. I wish you could do the same in different languages to reach more people.. maybe an international team would open up even more insights of how to become legendary. Thanks, Marc from Germany

[@deepblu.e]

A person talks from his experience, in simple humble way.. huge respect. .🔥

[@mizpappas]

What a special human being, I am so glad I found this episode !!

[@niraj4024]

This is one of those very very very few videos that i would watch again and again and again.

[@JoalHarding]

What a stellar way to start everyone’s day! 2 of the most giving and contributing people on our planet. Thank you to you both a zillion times over!

[@juliavaoitamaevamareko4661]

Rich Roll kindred spirit "guru" master, you're jamming my wavelength! Thank 🙏 you for your presence, authenticity and grace. Realigning my visionary goals to be nsync to my core value system. You're powerful words has reaffirmed my covenant path beyond belief. Will be tuning to your podcast now.

[@unrealoneill]

Love your show Tom. You have me inspired every time I listen. Keep it coming because your work is helping me. Step by painful step.

[@aLr_boosh]

First heard of him because back in the day when I heard of David Goggins on your show he was one of the few other people who had done an interview with him. Seems like a pretty good dude I only knew fragments of his story. From time to time I'll check out his podcast too which also has great guest as well

[@SoulintheRaw]

I relate to this so much! Since I started a business, money has been my greatest teacher. First, hating it. Never wanting to be wealthy, or like "those rich people". Then realizing that it was so driven out of fear and lack of self worth. And then understanding that I want to do business with feminine energy: the energy of asking for help, receiving, supporting back. That's how business becomes fluid, fun and beautiful. And letting go (as a control freak, not easy): letting go of the belief that money has to come a certain way, from certain people. And to just trust and have faith that the right clients will come because they will benefit from my service. And if they're not ready, that's ok. And to coach them through all of that.

[@Peg38542]

Rich has helped me on my journey so much! I did not grow up as an athlete. I am overweight and am putting in the work to become the vision I have of myself!!!

[@Eimantasks]

I knew nothing about this man, so as always, THANK YOU so much for finding these incredible men! and sharing their knowledge with us! I just bought his book and I think this is exactly what I needed in my life! You are truly phenomenal at your work!

[@ShermanMohr]

Thanks Impact Theory and Tom for bringing this guy into my life. Where have I been? :) Incredible interview.

[@unleashingpotential-psycho9433]

The problem with excuses is that people remove responsibility for their actions and end up doing nothing.

[@roddyrodrodrod]

Oh wow, you're here too.

[@shreyanshdas7481]

How you can be everywhere

[@Nemarioji1]

If you are looking for deep focus and meditation music, please visit my channel! Have a blessed day!

[@MichaelGordon]

This hit me very deep as I am going through much of the same. Again Tom, thank you for introducing me to someone that I can not only relate to but who I know will help change my life. Thank you Rich for being an inspiration.

[@swarupakulkarniofficial]

Thank you Tom and Rich for sharing wonderful conversation and giving directions to our valuable life.

[@MrSublime1992]

Thank you Tom for all that you do and adding value to peoples lives, this show and all the people you invite on it has change my life and my outlook on the world. Peace and Love brother!

[@lilianagarcesrosero]

so much respect for this guy...I am glad I listened to him today...perfect timing!!!👌

[@AndreasNeophytou]

When Tom and his guests talk, I get quiet and LISTEN! Thank you Tom!!

[@pianowithkristin]

This interview is amazing

[@quoteslifestylealways]

Finding Ultra is superb!

[@jimmyramos3364]

Without surrender admitting is just a word. Thank you roll.

[@michaelletho3564]

Very eloquent guest here which it makes it that much more insightful, thanks Rich and Tom!

[@astriddahlberg4998]

Best person you’ve had om your show, hands down!!!!!

[@SaraFJones]

When I listen to these show I can’t help but get up and be busy! It’s motivating!

[@Liuver.Sanudo]

a piece of art !.. Thanks Tom and Rich

[@kcnnanna]

This was beautiful. Thank you Rich for your message this morning. Thank you Tom for your presents and in sharing this wonderful soul with us.

[@Barendanwedh]

That was the most riveting podcast episode I've ever listened to.

[@brandonwooten940]

Thank you Tom God bless you and good vibes

[@TajyeRoberson]

The end really struck me. It’s like at one point self reliance was a necessity, right? But then, it became a liability and he didn’t see when the shift happened. I relate to this heavy! It’s a complete brainwash of not needing anyone. But as humans we are communal animals, herds. We need each other.

[@usmclongrangebrainsurgeon]

I read Rich's book. Such and unbelievable and inspiring story. The book had such an impact on the way I live my life, in fact I signed up for the New York City triathlon today!

[@dilinpeiris]

Rich n Roll. Mind blowing content. And what A interviewer you are Tom. Two world class craftsmen. Cheers!

[@Scotiron]

Why do you want to do what you want to do? This is a great fundamental question to ask yourself. Most people go along a path they think is right because of what society says. Is it right for you? Deep at your core, based on your values, are you doing what is right for you so you aren't questioning your life daily!

[@Laws_on_design]

Good luck to everybody else on this journey! I came to a similar rock-bottom last year. He uses all the same words I uncovered from a time of unemployment and personal crisis (Letting Go - David Hawkins etc.). I'm still creating the life I really want, results tbc...but so cool and empowering to see how it's going to work out later on :)

[@lidijapoth6301]

Thanks Rich, I feel being at home while listening to your story.

[@FA-gp5gn]

being aware of the presence is something we often forget . keeping it as simple as possible

[@True38]

Great interview and I solely resonate with what he was saying about being on top, having everything and everyone, to losing it all. I've been there several times, and I'm currently struggling my way back on top. It's all about developing and maintaining success habits and not bad habits like he for instance started drinking and whatnot. You need to keep doing those things that will keep you on the upward spiral and not the downward spiral. Thus, be your own best friend instead of your worst enemy and know that you are worthy of success and happiness, while also keeping in mind that it does not come easy. The trickiest part in life is dealing with other people because you are always dependent on them to get what you want. You also have fake friends, rivals, and competitors everywhere looking to take you down and replace you. If just working hard and smart was all it took then we would all be successful. Thus, the things he was saying about you need to know who you are and what your values are, is the first step. To become successful at anything, it's always better to focus on ONE thing and keep at it. You also need to find a good organization and create a great team that will produce the best results. Choose your sacrifice basically.