
19 Brutal Lessons For Leaders in Their 20s
from The Ryan Hanley Show
by Bleav + Ryan Hanley
Published: Thu Mar 13 2025
Show Notes
Wish you had a roadmap for your 20s? Ryan Hanley delivers the brutal truth in this video, sharing 17 harsh lessons he learned the hard way. Forget sugarcoating—these are real-life insights designed to align your life for success and help you navigate the inevitable challenges ahead.
Ryan cuts through the noise and delivers a motivation-packed session, drawing from his own experiences and a deep understanding of psychology. He's not just sharing theories; these are hard-learned truths that will reshape your mindset forever.
Life isn't fair, and Ryan doesn't pretend it is. He lays out the stark realities you need to face head-on to achieve personal growth. He reveals what they don't teach you in school, emphasizing how your mindset shapes everything.
Here's a glimpse of the hard-learned truths Ryan shares:
- The reality that success requires more than just good intentions.
- The importance of facing your fears instead of avoiding them.
- How crucial it is to take responsibility for your own actions.
- That personal growth is painful, but necessary.
- The fact that most people will not support your dreams.
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🎯 Takeaways:
- Focus determines who you become
- Mental health is ongoing work
- Embrace unfair realities
- "Focus determines who you become; consistent focus boosts productivity."
- "Life's challenges bring true purpose and fulfillment."
- "Courage to be disliked brings true appreciation."
- Introduction
- START
- What You Focus On Is Who You Become
- Life is not fair
- Operate in Reality
- You Are Going To Lose Friends
- Your Health Is Not A Luxury
- Mando
- Mental Health Is A Practice
- There Are Seasons To Life
- Give No F*cks - Lesson 9:
- You Cannot Improve Everything All At Once
- Be Proud Of Your Faith
- Consistency is the Killer Flex
- There Is No Path
- It’s Either Hell Yes or No
- Life Is Not Supposed To Be Easy
- Double Into Your Strengths
- Have The Courage To Be Disliked
- Create More Than You Consume
- You Are Always To Blame
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