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]

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