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Ryan Stephens

@ryanstephens

Husband & Father 3x | Voracious Reader | Strategist | Optimistic Contrarian | Seeks Truth | 1% Better Every Day | Always Learning | Write https://t.co/GBQ7sMEJ7S

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If I could go back in time when I first started lifting I would have wanted to know:

- Diet is everything in regards to physique goals

- 6-20 rep range is a great place to train for muscle growth, use the entire rep range, there is no secret 'hypertrophy 8-12 reps' zone, they…

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The average person just can't fathom what goes on in a top performers head.

I'll give you an example to make it more tangible.

When Jamie Foxx was coming up, a mentor gave him some cassette tapes to listen to. Keep in mind, this was way after those were defunct technology.…

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The 13 people who voted for Sloppy Joe need to have their taste buds checked.

All other answers were acceptable.

The 13 people who voted for Sloppy Joe need to have their taste buds checked. All other answers were acceptable.
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Answers to this query from Brent worth perusing if you find yourself 'in the thick of it' right now.

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I am a financial planner that works with the wealthiest 1% of people in their 30s and 40s

I wish everyone understood these 10 critical lessons about finance:

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High ROI activities for life:

• Walking
• Ample sunlight
• Dinner as a family
• Getting quality sleep
• Lifting heavy weights
• Reading quality books
• Focusing on one thing at a time
• Long conversations w/ smart people
• Buying/preparing/eating nutritious whole foods

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Big problem for a large percentage of people is that there’s a mismatch between their aspirations and their effort.

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One tip to save you a lot of time and to determine if people are really serious is to add a tiny bit of friction.

'Can you connect me to John Doe?'

'Sure, I'd love to. Send me a quick bio and 1-2 sentences why you want to connect and I'll make the intro.'

[Crickets.]

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Being courageous > being nice

Being kind > being nice

Telling the truth > being nice

Being “nice” might be the most overrated human attribute known to man.

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Woke up this morning feeling terrible.

So, I proceeded to:
• Drink lots of water
• Eat healthier than normal
• Knock out my most important work as efficiently as possible
• Minimize time spent on frivolous work
• Go for a walk to get some sunlight/fresh air
• Took a…

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When you go for a run, meet some new friends, and realize that, unlike most people, they understand the importance of sunbathing.

When you go for a run, meet some new friends, and realize that, unlike most people, they understand the importance of sunbathing.
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This drives me nuts when a parent is 1:1 with their kid at the park, but I’m less judgmental about it at sports. There’s other kids, and instructors/coaches.

Pay attention when it’s their turn, but okay to do something for yourself sometimes, too.

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Teaching your kids things you wish you would've known is a much better gift than buying them things you wish you would've had.

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3 Reasons to Periodically Expose Yourself to Discomfort:

(1) You harden yourself against future misfortunes
(2) You are more likely to appreciate the things (and comforts) you currently have
(3) You'll grow confidence that you can withstand bigger discomforts (i.e. less anxiety)

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