With the world moving at the click of a button, most of us have forgotten what it’s like to wait for something. But if we’ve learned anything from the great minds of Albert Einstein and Winston Churchill, it’s that waiting shapes your talents into your greatest achievements yet.

But how does sitting in traffic jams or being placed on hold make you a better person?

In this episode, Dr. Rick shares the deep wisdom behind waiting and how it creates the most valuable and fulfilling experiences in your life.

Show Highlights Include:

• What Bible stories and developing films have to teach you about creating more meaningful experiences in life and finding strength the next time you get impatient. (0:30)
• Why the most successful people waited decades for their ‘moment of fame’ and what they can teach you about living in the moment right now. (6:07)
• The ‘athletic championship’ approach to appreciating the process before making your next big move. (10:49)
• What knitting reveals about the power of patience and how you can find clarity in everyday tasks. (12:00)

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.

Stress probably feels like an inevitable part of your everyday life (especially over the last year). But spending your days worrying about every little thing doesn’t make life better, it only makes you feel less in control.

Instead of waiting for stress to take a different approach in life, why don’t you?

In this episode, you’ll learn how to find peace in any stressful moment and why the most complicated questions often have the simplest answers.

Show Highlights Include:

• Why managing your stress starts with two statements from Psychology Today. (0:32)
• How to stop feeling worried when things are out of your hands (and the one thing you always have control over). (2:48)
• The ‘Front Porch’ secrets for living a calmer life today (and why you shouldn’t worry about tomorrow). (6:45)
• What an African Violet plant reveals about finding beauty in unpleasant times and how to use peace with whatever comes your way. (8:56)

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.

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.