Get FREE LMNT with your first order! (The Cleanest Sports Drink on the Market) http://elementallabs.refr.cc/brianoberther   Subscribe on Youtube! 🔗https://youtube.com/@becomingroninpodcast?si=KSmhTMvmrW5JfhXg   📌 Connect with Us: Subscribe to the Becoming Ronin Podcast for weekly doses of motivation and inspiration. Join our community on [Instagram (OB) https://www.instagram.com/oberther/  (Smitty) https://www.instagram.com/smittydiesel/ and share your journey with us using #BecomingRonin.   Overview: Tom, a listener, is feeling stuck in a rut and is seeking guidance on how to break free. OB and Smitty discuss their own experiences with feeling uninspired and offer advice on how to get out of a cycle of stagnation. They emphasize the importance of setting goals and taking productive steps towards them. They also discuss the concept of flow state and how being fully immersed in an activity can bring joy and fulfillment. They suggest assessing what brings fulfillment and gratification, and constantly seeking new challenges and knowledge. They encourage listeners to develop curiosity as a skill and to learn from those who possess the traits they admire. In this conversation, OB and Smitty discuss the importance of curiosity, recognizing the elements of flow, and leaning into one's signature strengths to find fulfillment and overcome obstacles. They emphasize the need to be open to new experiences and engage fully in activities that bring joy and energy. They also highlight the significance of embracing pain and discomfort as part of the growth process. The conversation concludes with the advice to prioritize personal desires and passions over monetary considerations.   Timestamps: [0:00] Intro [02:30] Feeling Stuck in a Rut [04:33] Lack of Inspiration and Motivation [12:01] Finding Purpose and Motivation [16:46] Becoming Like Those You Admire [31:49] The Power of Curiosity and Awakening New Avenues [34:39] Recognizing and Practicing the Elements of Flow [40:55] Embracing Pain and Discomfort for Growth [46:41] Leaning into Your Signature Strengths [50:27] Prioritizing Personal Desires and Passions   Get FREE LMNT with your first order! (The Cleanest Sports Drink on the Market) http://elementallabs.refr.cc/brianoberther       🔗 Connect with Us:  (OB) https://www.instagram.com/oberther/ (Smitty) https://www.instagram.com/smittydiesel/   📱 Instagram:  @oberther @smittydiesel   🌐 Website: https://www.becomingroninpodcast.com/   👍 If you found this episode valuable, give it a thumbs up, subscribe for more insightful content, and share it with those on the journey to transforming their lives through enhanced self-mastery. Let's empower each other on the path to becoming our best selves! 💪   #BecomingRonin  #FitnessProgramming #WorkoutTips #OnlineTraining #FitnessJourney #FundamentalMovements #OptimalProgramming #WorkoutVolume #EmpowerYourFitness       SPONSORS:   Jocko Fuel https://jockofuel.com/?ref=xgsWFwqMzvQtsD Code RONIN10   Get 10% Off The Iron Neck: https://www.iron-neck.com/discount/AFFILIATE?rfsn=7380568.84f9bc2&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=brian.oberther     Get FREE LMNT with your first order! (The Cleanest Sports Drink on the Market) http://elementallabs.refr.cc/brianoberther   Get $150 off the premier cold plunge tank at: https://plunge.pxf.io/qnXvLN         EXTRAS Get Ageless Athlete: https://agelessathletesc.com Team Forever Strong: Https://trainheroic.com/foreverstrong