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.

Get ready to join Dr. Rick Rigsby on a journey of grit, growth, and greatness! In this episode, he shares raw and powerful insights, drawn from his own health transformation, that will ignite a fire within you.

Discover the untold secrets of enduring pain, answering life's tough questions, and doing hard things better. Dr. Rigsby's gripping storytelling and timeless wisdom will challenge you to break free from comfort, embrace the discomfort, and unleash your potential.

Tune in and prepare to revolutionize your approach to success!

Show Highlights Include:

• Discover the reason our growth is hijacked. [01:13]
• What's your singular purpose for success? [02:46]
• Does pain offer any joy and satisfaction? [04:19]
• Here is your key to breaking free from negative behaviors. [05:50]
• How is this generation different from previous generations? [07:44]
• What is the valuable lesson from the past generation? [09:13]
• The transformative benefits of adversity. [10:33]
• Are you focused on the outcome or the process? [11:16]

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.