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Getting Hit by a Curveball vs...

Life throws curveballs - some sudden, some slow. The key isn’t to swing at everything or take every hit, but to choose wisely which pitches deserve our energy.

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The Shift From “I Will” to “I Am”

You don’t have to wait to become the person you talk about. The shift from “I will” to “I am” is about claiming your identity now and letting your actions reflect it today. When you start saying “I am,” you begin to notice proof of your growth, align your choices with your values, and step into the version of yourself you’ve been working toward all along.

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Working for Mastery vs. Working for Validation

Most of us are motivated by either mastery or validation, and the difference shapes how we feel and grow. When we work for validation, we become dependent on outside approval. When we work for mastery, we focus on progress, resilience, and self-improvement.

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Where Should Our Driving Force Come From? (And How to Know What’s Fueling You)

Ryan Avery unpacks the question we rarely ask: “What’s fueling me and is it working?” He explores how internal motivation creates sustainable fulfillment while external forces offer urgency and structure. You’ll learn how to identify what’s driving you, how to course-correct when your motivation is off, and how to align your ambition with a deeper purpose.

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The Difference Between Recognizing and Reckoning (Why It Matters for Real Change)

Recognition is when we name a truth. Reckoning is when we live it. Seeing the pattern, naming the wound, or identifying the story is powerful, but transformation only happens when we move through the discomfort, take ownership, and shift how we live. This reflection explores why insight alone isn’t enough and what it looks like to truly reckon with what we’ve come to understand.

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What My Five-Year-Old Taught Me About Leadership

Sometimes the most powerful reminders come from the smallest voices. This piece explores how three simple words - play, friendship, love - hold the key to meaningful leadership and living. It’s a heartfelt call to bring more joy, connection, and care into how we show up for ourselves and each other.

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Go From A to THE® with Ryan Avery –

Join thousands of others each week, where Ryan shares his weekly dose of actionable insights designed to help us become THE in who we want to be.

Each Tuesday, Ryan shares one practical, implementable strategy that can elevate our leadership and drive results. Whether we are looking to sharpen our skills, inspire our team, or unlock new growth opportunities, these bite-sized tips offer clear, tangible steps for making real impact. Perfect for leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve and create lasting change, Ryan’s weekly Takeaway is here to remind us to lead with purpose, precision and be THE in who we want to be.