

Choosing Your Battles, Finding God in Hardship, and Owning Your Addictions | ASK ME ANYTHING
Aug 20, 2025
This engaging discussion dives into the art of choosing battles, highlighting the importance of resilience and determination. It also emphasizes inviting a higher power into past struggles and approaching sensitive topics like addiction with honesty. Strategies for navigating difficult conversations and managing public criticism are explored, showcasing how kindness and clarity can lead to growth. With personal anecdotes and practical wisdom, the speakers inspire intentional living through accountability and reflection.
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Celebrate Creators, Not Tear Them Down
- Ryan and Kipp argue we should celebrate people who build wealth because it expands opportunity and destroys excuses.
- Jealousy or bitterness often masks an unwillingness to address one's own shortcomings.
Choose Grit Over Guaranteed Wins
- Be scrappy: stay in the fight when resources or skill are lacking.
- Long-term persistence and showing up often outweigh immediate wins.
High-Adventure Hike With Tough Love
- Ryan told a story of leading teenage boys on a high-adventure hike with the motto, “do what you want, suffer the consequences.”
- He woke to find rocks in his pack after the boys played pranks, illustrating hard lessons and resilience.