In today’s episode, Ryan discusses the importance of stillness and focusing on one thing to achieve success and well-being. He shares personal anecdotes and practical tips for incorporating stillness into daily life, such as setting aside time for quiet reflection.

Takeaways:

* Ryan shares practical tips for implementing pause and clarity in your daily life.

* Ryan finds solace in Ryan Holiday's writings, including his book, Stillness is the Key.

* President John F. Kennedy intentionally paused during the Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting the power of stillness in decision-making.

* JFK chose stillness over action, weighing long-term implications.

* There is power in pausing during chaotic situations to find clarity and avoid burnout.

* Pausing helps reduce stress and make better decisions.

* Ryan found the Pause App to be life-changing, helping him to make space for mindfulness and reset daily.

* Being busy is not always the best for your life, and sometimes doing nothing leads to everything.

Resources:

* The One Minute Pause App John Eldredge: https://www.pauseapp.com/

* Stillness is the Key, a book by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/4aYwKBt

Chapters:

0:02 Slowing down for success.

9:11 Taking breaks and practicing mindfulness.

14:02 Creating daily habits for stress reduction.

21:02 Preventing burnout.

25:44 Prioritizing self-care.

31:13 Taking small steps to achieve success.

Note: In this episode, Ryan inadvertently referred to Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) as being the President during the Cuban missile crisis. We left that in because it’s obvious that Ryan had actually meant to refer to John F. Kennedy (JFK) as the President.

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