Published Jan 29, 2021

"DO THIS To Achieve ANY GOAL In Life TODAY!" | Rich Roll & Lewis Howes

Rich Roll delves into his transformative journey from addiction to success, revealing strategies for overcoming adversity, achieving goals by embracing discomfort, and attaining mindfulness and balance through intentional self-improvement practices.
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  • Sobriety

    Rich Roll's journey to sobriety began with his battle against alcoholism, a struggle that consumed him from age 17 to 31. He emphasizes the importance of channeling addictive tendencies into positive pursuits, using tools like surrender and service to manage his disposition. Roll believes that pain can be a catalyst for change, urging people to view hardships as opportunities for transformation 1 2.

    You're in so much pain that you're willing to almost do anything to get out of it. That's when you're in a great place to change.

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    By focusing on productive activities, he has successfully redirected his addictive personality towards creative and meaningful endeavors.

       

    Financial Struggles

    Financial struggles were a significant challenge for Rich and his family, nearly costing them their home. He credits his wife Julie's unwavering support for helping him stay committed to their vision, even when his faith wavered 3. This period of hardship, particularly between 2012 and 2015, was marked by financial instability despite outward appearances of success.

    That hardship crafted us, it hardened us and wisened us so that we could be better servants.

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    Roll believes that enduring such difficulties ultimately strengthened their bond and solidified their shared goals 4.

       

    Meaningful Changes

    Rich Roll underscores the importance of taking deliberate actions to align one's life with personal values. He advises breaking down large goals into manageable tasks to avoid feeling overwhelmed and to ensure consistency 5. This approach helped him maintain his sobriety and adopt a healthier lifestyle over the past 14 years.

    When you break it down into its smallest components, then it becomes digestible.

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    Roll emphasizes that sustainable transformation is about integrating these actions into one's identity, making them a natural part of daily life 6.

       

    Challenges

    Enduring significant personal and financial challenges has shaped Rich Roll's perspective on growth and resilience. He believes that pain often drives people to achieve their goals, as it did for him when he decided to overhaul his lifestyle 7. Roll also highlights the importance of maintaining independence within relationships, stressing that personal growth should not be contingent on another person.

    You've got to be okay with yourself in order to attract that person into your life to begin with.

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    This mindset has allowed him and his wife to thrive through various ups and downs, maintaining mutual respect and support 8.

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