In this episode of the Building Better Humans Project, I unpack Ryan Holiday’s The Obstacle Is the Way and five powerful lessons we can immediately apply to our own lives.

Drawing on the principles of Stoic philosophy, we explore how to stop wasting energy fighting what we can’t control, shift from “why me?” to “what now?”, take the next useful action, and recognise that sometimes the obstacle in front of us is developing exactly the qualities we need.

In this episode:
Focus on what you can control.
Stop asking “Why me?” and start asking “What now?”
Take the next useful action. * Ask what the obstacle is trying to develop in you.
Choose who you want to become through adversity.
Use the simple framework of Perception → Action → Will.

Life isn’t about finding a path without obstacles. It’s about becoming the person capable of moving through them. Sometimes the thing standing in your way is the way.

 

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In this episode of the Building Better Humans Project, I unpack Ryan Holiday&rsquo;s The Obstacle Is the Way and five powerful lessons we can immediately apply to our own lives. Drawing on the principles of Stoic philosophy, we explore how to stop wasting energy fighting what we can&rsquo;t control, shift from &ldquo;why me?&rdquo; to &ldquo;what now?&rdquo;, take the next useful action, and recognise that sometimes the obstacle in front of us is developing exactly the qualities we need.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Focus on what you can control.</li>
<li>Stop asking &ldquo;Why me?&rdquo; and start asking &ldquo;What now?&rdquo;</li>
<li>Take the next useful action. * Ask what the obstacle is trying to develop in you.</li>
<li>Choose who you want to become through adversity.</li>
<li>Use the simple framework of Perception &rarr; Action &rarr; Will.</li>
</ul>
Life isn&rsquo;t about finding a path without obstacles. It&rsquo;s about becoming the person capable of moving through them. Sometimes the thing standing in your way is the way.
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Inspiration, tips and advice to help you conquer your life, one day at a time. Glenn Azar is a former soldier, boxer and Helicopter Evacuation Medic who now runs an adventure business called Adventure Professionals. He uses his background, knowledge and lived experiences to share authentic tips that are useful, usable and implementable immediately to give you a boost in every area of life.

Inspiration, tips and advice to help you conquer your life, one day at a time.

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The Obstacle is the Way

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In this honest and thought-provoking episode, Glenn shares a deeply personal reflection on the importance of prioritizing relationships in our busy lives. We've all been there - working hard to provide for our loved ones, but losing sight of what truly matters along the way.

Glenn's conversation is a powerful reminder that our relationships are the foundation of our lives, and that we must make a conscious effort to nurture them. By sharing his own experiences and insights, he encourages listeners to take a step back and assess their priorities. Are we working towards a life that truly reflects our values and goals, or are we just going through the motions?

One of the key takeaways from this episode is the importance of understanding how our partners receive love. Glenn discusses the concept of the "five love languages" and how learning to communicate in a way that resonates with our loved ones can strengthen our relationships. He also emphasizes the need to listen without keeping score, own our wounds, and protect our relationships deliberately.

If you're looking for a fresh perspective on what it means to be a good partner and a good person, this episode is a must-listen. Join Glenn as he shares his insights and experiences, and discover practical tips for building a stronger, more meaningful relationship with the people who matter most.

 

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In this honest and thought-provoking episode, Glenn shares a deeply personal reflection on the importance of prioritizing relationships in our busy lives. We've all been there - working hard to provide for our loved ones, but losing sight of what truly matters along the way.
Glenn's conversation is a powerful reminder that our relationships are the foundation of our lives, and that we must make a conscious effort to nurture them. By sharing his own experiences and insights, he encourages listeners to take a step back and assess their priorities. Are we working towards a life that truly reflects our values and goals, or are we just going through the motions?
One of the key takeaways from this episode is the importance of understanding how our partners receive love. Glenn discusses the concept of the "five love languages" and how learning to communicate in a way that resonates with our loved ones can strengthen our relationships. He also emphasizes the need to listen without keeping score, own our wounds, and protect our relationships deliberately.
If you're looking for a fresh perspective on what it means to be a good partner and a good person, this episode is a must-listen. Join Glenn as he shares his insights and experiences, and discover practical tips for building a stronger, more meaningful relationship with the people who matter most.
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Who are you doing this for? Don't lose sight of that. 

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In this episode of the Building Better Humans Project podcast, Glenn invites listeners to take a hard look at how they're dealing with their problems. He asks a simple yet profound question: are you breathing life into your problems or dealing with them? The answer might surprise you.

Glenn shares practical strategies for managing our problems without letting them consume us. He explains how our attention is energy, and whatever we focus on will begin to feel larger, closer, and more powerful. He also discusses the importance of defining problems clearly, taking action, and containing them within specific time frames. Additionally, he talks about the dangers of overthinking and how it can disguise itself as problem-solving.

Glenn's advice is not about ignoring problems or pretending they're unimportant, but about placing them in their correct position within our lives. He encourages listeners to ask themselves if their problems deserve the price they're paying, and to consider whether worrying about them is making them better prepared or not. He also reminds us that our problems will eventually cease to exist, but so will our opportunity to live this day.

If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed by your problems and want to learn how to manage them more effectively, tune in to this episode of the Building Better Humans Project podcast. Glenn shares his insights and practical advice to help you take control of your problems and live a more balanced life.




The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.au

ADVENTURE WITH GLENN

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1-ON-1 MENTORING

In this episode of the Building Better Humans Project podcast, Glenn invites listeners to take a hard look at how they're dealing with their problems. He asks a simple yet profound question: are you breathing life into your problems or dealing with them? The answer might surprise you.
Glenn shares practical strategies for managing our problems without letting them consume us. He explains how our attention is energy, and whatever we focus on will begin to feel larger, closer, and more powerful. He also discusses the importance of defining problems clearly, taking action, and containing them within specific time frames. Additionally, he talks about the dangers of overthinking and how it can disguise itself as problem-solving.
Glenn's advice is not about ignoring problems or pretending they're unimportant, but about placing them in their correct position within our lives. He encourages listeners to ask themselves if their problems deserve the price they're paying, and to consider whether worrying about them is making them better prepared or not. He also reminds us that our problems will eventually cease to exist, but so will our opportunity to live this day.
If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed by your problems and want to learn how to manage them more effectively, tune in to this episode of the Building Better Humans Project podcast. Glenn shares his insights and practical advice to help you take control of your problems and live a more balanced life. 
The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit <a href="https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au">www.adventureprofessionals.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/">ADVENTURE WITH GLENN</a>
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Are you Breathing Power into your Problems?

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Building a strong team requires more than just assembling talented individuals. It's about creating a collective that shares a purpose, trusts one another, and holds each other accountable. In this episode, Glenn delves into the foundations of building a genuine team, highlighting the importance of clarity, trust, standards, belonging, and collective ownership.

A team's success isn't just about individual achievements, but about what they can accomplish together. Glenn emphasizes that leaders must continually connect individual effort to collective purpose, communicate the bigger picture, and demonstrate the behavior they expect from their team. Trust is built through repeated behavior, not motivational speeches or posters, and leaders must model the behavior they want to see in their team.

Glenn shares personal anecdotes from his experience in the Australian Army, where strong teams were built through shared experiences and pressure. He discusses how leaders establish standards through what they demonstrate and tolerate, and how people will watch what you do more closely than they listen to what you say. The episode also touches on the importance of belonging, where people feel they're part of something bigger than themselves, and that their contribution matters.

If you're looking to build a stronger team, this episode is a must-listen. The speaker challenges listeners to assess their own team's dynamics, asking questions like: Do we have a clearly understood purpose? Do we trust each other? Are our standards demonstrated and upheld? And when something goes wrong, do we take ownership or search for someone to blame? 

Listen to this episode to discover how to create an environment where trust, contribution, accountability, and belonging are expected.




The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.au

ADVENTURE WITH GLENN

ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS

1-ON-1 MENTORING

Building a strong team requires more than just assembling talented individuals. It's about creating a collective that shares a purpose, trusts one another, and holds each other accountable. In this episode, Glenn delves into the foundations of building a genuine team, highlighting the importance of clarity, trust, standards, belonging, and collective ownership.
A team's success isn't just about individual achievements, but about what they can accomplish together. Glenn emphasizes that leaders must continually connect individual effort to collective purpose, communicate the bigger picture, and demonstrate the behavior they expect from their team. Trust is built through repeated behavior, not motivational speeches or posters, and leaders must model the behavior they want to see in their team.
Glenn shares personal anecdotes from his experience in the Australian Army, where strong teams were built through shared experiences and pressure. He discusses how leaders establish standards through what they demonstrate and tolerate, and how people will watch what you do more closely than they listen to what you say. The episode also touches on the importance of belonging, where people feel they're part of something bigger than themselves, and that their contribution matters.
If you're looking to build a stronger team, this episode is a must-listen. The speaker challenges listeners to assess their own team's dynamics, asking questions like: Do we have a clearly understood purpose? Do we trust each other? Are our standards demonstrated and upheld? And when something goes wrong, do we take ownership or search for someone to blame? Listen to this episode to discover how to create an environment where trust, contribution, accountability, and belonging are expected. 
The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit <a href="https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au">www.adventureprofessionals.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/">ADVENTURE WITH GLENN</a>
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Monday Motivation #7 - Building a Team

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