It does not matter if your rich, poor, or healthy things are going to happen that upset or challenge you so you have to find ways to manage them and work through it. Come up with contingency plans to prepare for worst case scenarios and plans to pivot and keep moving forward. Ron talks about Stacy Ledbetter on Britains Got Talent and how you cannot judge a book by its cover.

Focus on self-improvement and self-respect and take pride in yourself when you accomplish something. Give up your bad habits and learn to have more control of your destiny. Even if you are uncomfortable, dont use being sick as an example as an excuse to quit or stop working towards your goals.

Ron did a Jiu Jitsu tournament this past weekend and was entered into a bracket with competitors much younger than he was. However he went into it with confidence and enjoyed the competition, but got his butt whipped! He said that younger people were encouraged by what he did. Also he said by doing something he was uncomfortable with, it made him better. So its ok to do things that are uncomfortable, it will make you grow and become better at what you are doing. Also Ron talks about new technology and science that is helping people to walk that could not before.

Ron talks about one of his hero's recently passed away, Chuck Norris. He really looked up to him and followed his career. He was very influential and inspirational in the martial arts community and always recommended getting children involved in martial arts at an early age. Also Ron talks about setting your own goals to achieve success, not fame. You can have multiple successes along your journey of the many goals you set in life.

Ron talks about depression and how its a real thing and should always reach out for help. People that have attempted suicide say that they did not want to bother or burden their friends or family so they kept everything to themselves. So always reach out for help, no matter what so you have a better chance to change your course in life. Also Brent talks about how a study shows shorter people are more likely to live longer!

People complain about everything today it seems like. Ron takes uses the Lyft Drivers for his transportation every day. They are always complaining about something. Don't waste energy and time on complaining and thinking negative thoughts. Focus on the positive and things that are important that will improve your situation. Also an 81 year old man that is a sprinter almost broke a world record! So don't let age slow you down!

People ask Ron all the time why doesn't he retire and to him retiring is like like throwing in the towel or dying. He said do what you enjoy and are good at every day of your life. He also gives the example of Alysa Liu that won the gold medal in figure skating at the olympics. She retired at a young age from skating, but came back with a different mindset and attitude and had a blast doing all of her performances. She said it was fun to skate again.

Ron talks about how many people are mesmerized by people with fame and notoriety. They put their pants, or clothes on just like you. Be motivated and follow people that are doing things more meaningful and helping people. He also talks about a prayer he says each day to start the day off right.