The Ryan Hanley Show

19 Brutal Lessons For Leaders in Their 20s

Thursday, March 13, 2025

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.
This video is a wake-up call, a dose of reality, and a powerful guide to navigating the crucial decade of your 20s. Prepare to have your mindset reshaped and your path clarified.

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🎯 Takeaways:

  • Focus determines who you become
  • Mental health is ongoing work
  • Embrace unfair realities
💬 Sound Bites:
  • "Focus determines who you become; consistent focus boosts productivity." 
  • "Life's challenges bring true purpose and fulfillment."
  • "Courage to be disliked brings true appreciation."
📖 Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

00:40 - START

02:13 - What You Focus On Is Who You Become

05:34 - Life is not fair 

08:02 - Operate in Reality 

09:50 - You Are Going To Lose Friends 

12:21 - Your Health Is Not A Luxury 

14:16 - Mando

17:14 - Mental Health Is A Practice 

19:52 - There Are Seasons To Life 

23:15 - Give No F*cks - Lesson 9: 

24:19 - You Cannot Improve Everything All At Once 

25:49 - Be Proud Of Your Faith 

27:37 - Consistency is the Killer Flex 

28:57 - There Is No Path 

31:57 - It’s Either Hell Yes or No 

32:56 - Life Is Not Supposed To Be Easy 

34:59 - Double Into Your Strengths 

36:32 - Have The Courage To Be Disliked 

39:01 - Create More Than You Consume 

40:43 - You Are Always To Blame

 

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