Are you constantly working harder and harder… but still not getting the results you expect? For most of my life, I believed the answer was always more effort. Push harder. Train longer. Outwork everyone. But what I've come to realize is that sometimes… you're just making things harder than they need to be. In this episode, I break down a powerful lesson from Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins that perfectly captures this idea—how ego and over-effort can actually hold you back from success. I also share my personal experience as an athlete, where I pushed myself to exhaustion trying to “prove myself,” only to realize later that what I really needed wasn't more effort… it was balance. From overtraining and burnout, to learning how to use tools like AI without sacrificing creativity, this episode is all about understanding when to push harder—and when to step back and work smarter. I also touch on a key moment from Never Back Down that highlights how trying too hard can actually work against you. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself. #worksmarter #burnout #lifewisdom #lifeadvice

In this week's Rabbit Hole Roundup we're taking a trip back to the 2000s as I count down my Top 5 Nickelodeon Specials of all time. We're revisiting the mini-movie events that had us counting down the days until premiere night. Then we're heading into the music corner where I review Chiddy Bang's new album Vibes Don't Fade and explain why I still believe Chiddy is one of the most underrated rappers around. Plus, Connor Price, Nic D, and Graham deliver my new favorite workout anthem. After that, I break down a powerful message from a thriving 94-year-old woman about the mindset that keeps her happy, healthy, and motivated. Then I discuss an insightful conversation between Drew Barrymore and Zendaya about self-talk, self-love, and why we're often much harder on ourselves than we are on others. Finally, we wrap things up with this week's sports recap featuring an NBA Finals preview, major NFL moves including OBJ's return to New York, and the latest MLB storylines including the NL Cy Young race, and more. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself. #nostalgia #nickelodeon #tvshow #nbafinals #sportstalk

Most people look at the 2017 Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle movie and see a funny, action-packed comedy… But what if it's actually a blueprint for how to level up your life? In today's episode, I break down 5 powerful life lessons hidden inside Jumanji (2017)—from choosing your “character” every day, to facing fear, to realizing you don't have to do everything alone. This movie shows us that: You don't choose all your cards… but you choose how you play them Growth happens when you step outside your comfort zone The people around you can make or break your journey And the things you're most afraid of might be the exact thing that levels you up I also share some of my own experiences—especially going through my health challenges—and how these lessons apply in real life, not just in a movie. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight Through It” as well as 100% Organic Motivational T-Shirts and contact info… www.jaredryanweiss.com Check out our affiliate links to some great nutritional products that we believe in down below: Vitagenics Courses https://vitagenics.teachable.com/?affcode=392642_nvq9zepk&fbclid=IwAR3ETJTvomso4qZPiTSVoi47DpyVvejn910VmuttE1DAcX7VRZxeq6ZnMns Zeolite and Fulvic Acid Detox-Touchstone Essentials https://jaredandjames.thegoodinside.com EMF Rocks emfrocks.com/JAREDWEISS817 Use Code JAREDWEISS817 athleticism.com/ATHLETICISM-47 _______ _______ Also, just to remind you guys (you can find more in our about section and on my (Jared's) instagram), Jared has been healing from a life threatening illness and currently is healing from severe digestive and neurological and speech issues. And I'm so glad to be joined by my best friend James. We are trying to inspire you guys to be the best versions of yourselves as well as entertain you and provide value to your lives. We don't claim to have all the answers but we hope to make you guys smile, laugh, and be inspired to believe that anything is possible! Check me out on Instagram: @jaredweiss817 (RHR IG is @jared_weiss) and me on Tiktok @jaredweiss817 and @rabbitholeroundup as well and YouTube Rabbit Hole Roundup, Rumble JaredandJames and Twitter @jaredweiss817. We are also on every audio platform. _______ _______ Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows us to keep pushing out great and better content. Thank you for the support! Also, the advice in these videos is not intended to be taken as medical advice. Anything that I (Jared) say with regards to health should be seen as my opinions and although they have been thoroughly researched, we are all different and our bodies all have different needs.-I am required to give this type of disclaimer to protect myself. #jumanji #lifelessons #teamwork #levelup #bravery