194: How to Make Every Breath Count with Ryan Shekell

“What I was told was never the goal.” -Ryan Shekell

In life, there are two people who will tell you that you can't do it: other people and yourself.

Other people will sometimes say things that will discourage you, even if they mean well. But it is helpful to remember that when they say you can't, it doesn't have anything to do with you or what you can or can't achieve. Other people's opinions of you are formed based on their own experiences, not yours.

And then there's yourself—your inner critic. This is the voice inside your head that tells you you'll fail at whatever it is you're trying to accomplish. When you say you can't do something, it starts to feel true. But remember that you are the only person in charge of your life, so be careful with how you treat yourself!

It's probably the second one that can get to us the most. So, what can we do to make sure these voices do not drown our potential? In this episode, Ted speaks with Ryan Shekell, the host of Every Breath Counts Podcast. At 18, Ryan was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. As a young man yet starting to pursue his dream, this could mean the end. But not for Ryan! Listen in as he relates how he draws courage from his limitation, what believing in yourself really means, what being a delusional optimist can do, how to build a strong foundation for health, what the cure for anxiety is, what strategy is best when making decisions, and how our example can affect others, directly or indirectly.

And speaking of growing our potential, keep tuning in for exciting changes to our podcast!

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Highlights:

01:10 When Someone Says, “You Can’t Do It”

07:44 What Treating a Medical Condition Involves

11:00 Hang On

15:06 Beating the Odds

18:40 Not a Question of “What”, But a “Who”

23:34 The Best Strategy in Decision-Making

29:01 When Someone Tells You, “You Can’t Do It”

32:42 There’s Greatness Inside of You, Let It Out

35:22 Recap