Ryan Curtis experienced a terrible training accident that ended his professional MMA career and threatened to leave him completely paralysed.In this powerful conversation, we explore the mindset that helped him recover against the odds, rebuild his identity, and find meaning in the middle of chaos.Ryan explains why nothing about him is “special”, why mindset is trainable, and why sitting with your own thoughts might be the most important skill you ever develop.We explore:How resilience is built long before hardship arrivesWhy most people misunderstand failureThe emotional engine behind disciplineWhy presence matters more than happinessHow to stop living an unconscious lifeThe role of identity, values and fatherhoodWhy gratitude is a practical tool, not a clichéThe truth about success, external validation and social mediaHow to build a life you’re proud of, one decision at a timeDan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thedancampion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your FREE copy of 20 Books and Podcasts to Change Your Life: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/prymal/bookspodcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Key topics: resilience, mindset, identity, fatherhood, purpose, self-reflection, discipline, values, personal growth, presence, gratitude, unconscious living, mental strength.00:00:00 – Why inspiration fades00:05:10 – Building a stronger mind00:12:40 – Lessons from losing00:19:30 – Who you choose to be00:26:20 – The pull of social media00:33:45 – Living on autopilot00:40:50 – Facing hard truths00:48:25 – Strength in community01:00:00 – Defining your values01:06:10 – Sitting with yourself01:14:40 – Presence over happiness01:23:20 – When life stops you01:31:15 – The trap of wanting more01:38:40 – Fatherhood and meaning01:46:50 – Owning your imperfections01:53:40 – What failure shows you01:57:10 – Made In Chaos

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