#RiseandGrind With Glenn Lundy

You’re becoming the next version of yourself every single day. But are you becoming the person you actually want to be? Let’s talk personal growth, purpose, and what it takes to finish the year strong. In this raw and personal episode of #RiseandGrind, I’m sharing where I’m growing—and where I still have work to do—as a husband, father of nine, friend, and leader. Inspired by a fourth-quarter Raiders comeback I experienced with my son, we’re asking a bigger question: When the pressure is on, will you drop the ball or rise to the occasion? We’ll explore eight pillars of life: faith, family, fitness, finances, friends, career, education, and mental health. From being more present with the people we love to creating a legacy that reaches beyond our lifetime, the vision starts with WHO we want to become. Before you get stuck figuring out HOW to make it happen, give yourself permission to get clear on the person you’re working toward. In this episode: • Lead with vision instead of reacting to emotion. • Look at your growth across all eight pillars of life. • Think bigger about your next five years. • Define success beyond your career and your bank account. • Build a life you can look at and say, “I love who I’m becoming.” 👇 Who do YOU want to become? Tell me in the comments—and which pillar needs your attention right now. Share this episode with someone who needs a strong start to their day, and subscribe for more motivation, education, and inspiration with Glenn Lundy. CHAPTERS 00:00 Who are you becoming in the fourth quarter? 00:57 Welcome to #RiseandGrind 03:34 The Morning 5: Lead with vision, not emotion 05:42 The gap between your vision and your life 07:15 Who are you becoming? 09:54 Opportunity in a rapidly changing world 13:27 A Raiders comeback and a fourth-quarter lesson 15:30 Get moving and connect with the community 18:20 Standards Matter Summit 20:00 AI movie segue 21:59 What could your next five years look like? 22:29 Vision casting: Start without the “how” 24:30 Eight pillars: Faith and family 26:27 Fitness, finances, friends, and career 29:40 Education and understanding technology 30:47 Mental health and liking who you’re becoming 32:05 Becoming the best version of yourself My name’s Glenn, and I’m your friend. I absolutely stinkin’ love you. #RiseAndGrind #GlennLundy #PersonalGrowth

What if the world is changing faster than ever… but the things we actually NEED haven’t changed at all?
In today’s episode of #RiseAndGrind, Glenn kicks off a brand-new series called TEENAGERS—looking at what today’s teenagers can teach us about being human in an age of AI, automation, unlimited information, and rapidly advancing technology.
The technology is different. The opportunities are different. The world around us is almost unrecognizable compared to a generation ago.
But teenagers still want what teenagers have always wanted.
They want community.They want connection.They want to laugh.They want romance.They want adventure.They want to belong.They want to feel seen, heard, and significant.
And maybe… so do we.
Glenn also explores an important question for the AI era: How do we become as frictionless, responsive, and personalized as AI—while mastering the uniquely HUMAN things AI can't replace?
Because the future isn't about becoming more robotic.
It's about using incredible technology while becoming even better at being human.
Some things change. Some things never do.
🔥 In this episode:
Why teenagers haven't changed nearly as much as we think
The timeless human need for community and connection
What AI can teach us about serving people
The “20%” AI can't replace
Why entertainment, laughter, positivity, and romance still matter
How individualized experiences are changing business and training
Why being deeply HUMAN may become your greatest competitive advantage
Welcome to TEENAGERS: Episode 1 — Some Things Never Change.
#RiseAndGrind #GlennLundy #Teenagers #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership #HumanConnection #Motivation #MorningMotivation

#RiseAndGrind — Keep Showing Up | A HUGE Announcement
What do you do when absolutely NOTHING goes according to plan?
After a canceled flight, hours trapped on a tarmac, an unexpected night in Columbia, South Carolina, two hours of sleep, a 1:30 AM Waffle House run, and a livestream that refused to cooperate… I had every reason NOT to show up this morning.
But we showed up anyway.
And maybe that's the lesson.
Life is less about what you're against and more about what you're FOR.
For nearly eight years, we've been building 800% around a simple mission: bring people together, equip them with the tools they need to succeed, and inspire them to be great.
Today, that mission enters an entirely new chapter.
In this episode of #RiseAndGrind, I officially announce a new strategic partnership between 800% Elite Automotive Club and Car Dealership Guy (CDG) — bringing together CDG's industry-leading insights, data, media, and reach with 800%'s training, implementation, leadership development, and dealer transformation.
This is the partnership I've been searching for for years.
And I believe it's going to change what is possible — for our companies, for the dealers we serve, and for the automotive industry as a whole.
Sometimes the biggest days of your life don't look the way you imagined they would.
Sometimes you're exhausted.
Sometimes you're stranded.
Sometimes the signal keeps freezing.
Show up anyway.
🔥 Rise. Grind. Repeat.
#RiseAndGrind #800Percent #CarDealershipGuy #Automotive #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #KeepShowingUp

What feels natural isn’t always what moves you forward.
Avoiding pain feels natural. Staying comfortable feels natural. Walking away when you’re exhausted feels natural. Fear, insecurity, anger, and the desire to fit in are all part of being human.
But the life you say you want may require you to repeatedly do things that don’t feel natural at all.
In this episode of #RiseAndGrind, Glenn Lundy continues the Naturally Unnatural series by exploring the conflict between our built-in survival instincts and our ability to choose something greater.
Through the incredible stories of Philippe Petit—who walked a wire between the Twin Towers—and Finnish ice diver Johanna Nordblad, Glenn explores what happens when human beings learn to experience fear, discomfort, and resistance without automatically obeying them.
Because your instincts are not instructions.
Fear can speak without getting a vote.Comfort can speak without getting a vote.Exhaustion can speak without getting a vote.
You still get to choose.
Maybe the difference between ordinary and extraordinary isn’t that extraordinary people feel less fear, pain, or resistance. Maybe they’ve simply trained themselves to respond differently.
If you want an unusual life, you may have to become Naturally Unnatural.
🔥 In this episode:• Why your biology is designed for survival—not success• The difference between a signal and an instruction• Philippe Petit’s extraordinary walk between the Twin Towers• What ice diver Johanna Nordblad teaches us about controlling fear• Why your brain often tells you to stop before you’re actually finished• How doing what feels unnatural can create unusual results• The uniquely human power of choice
“Your instincts are not instructions.”
#RiseAndGrind #NaturallyUnnatural #GlennLundy #MorningMotivation #PersonalDevelopment #Mindset #Discipline #Success #Leadership #Motivation

After a week away making unforgettable memories with family, Glenn Lundy is BACK — and #RiseAndGrind is entering a brand-new season.
In today’s episode, Glenn shares stories from an epic family vacation to Bald Head Island — 15 people, 12 kids, wild challenges, fishing, a 5K, formal family photos in the ocean, lost glasses, and the kind of moments that remind us why investing in experiences with the people we love matters so much.
But the biggest moment came after the vacation: watching his daughter make the decision to be baptized and publicly declare her faith.
Glenn also makes an important announcement about the future of #RiseAndGrind:
🔥 Starting August 24th, #RiseAndGrind is moving LIVE to YouTube and LinkedIn!
After eight years of broadcasting live on Facebook, it’s time for a new home, a new chapter, and an opportunity to grow this community bigger than ever before.
Plus, Glenn previews this week’s new series, “Naturally Unnatural” — an exploration of what human beings are naturally capable of becoming when we stop accepting the limits we’ve been conditioned to believe.
Sometimes you need to get away.Sometimes you need to make the memories.Sometimes you need to reconnect with what matters.
And then?
You come back ready to GO.
Welcome back to #RiseAndGrind.
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Everything changes. The only question is: are those changes leading you where you want to go?
Broadcasting live from a hotel in Winston-Salem while traveling with 15 family members on the way to Bald Head Island, Glenn shares a deeply personal reflection on how life can transform in ways you never imagined.
Twenty years ago, he was homeless on a beach in California. Today, he's making memories with his wife, nine children, and family on a vacation that once would have felt impossible.
What changed?
In this powerful episode, Glenn unpacks five practical principles that can radically change the direction of your life:
✅ Why feeling truly secure gives you the courage to take bigger risks✅ The surprising power of doing hard things every single day✅ Why aiming for "800%" creates extraordinary results✅ How becoming a bridge for others changes your own future✅ Why love, gratitude, forgiveness, and joy may be the greatest success strategy of all
Plus, you'll hear hilarious stories from the family road trip, including the chaos of traveling with 15 people, why everyone is wearing matching shirts, and the now-legendary phrase... "a toot with a trailer." 😂
If you're in a season of change—or praying for one—this episode is a reminder that nothing stays the same. Not your struggles. Not your victories. The direction of your life is shaped by the decisions you make today.
🎯 Your future isn't built by waiting for life to change. It's built by becoming the person who changes with purpose.
#RiseAndGrind #GlennLundy #MorningMotivation #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #Faith #Leadership #Success #Family #Transformation #800Percent

What if the biggest obstacle to learning… is believing you're already right?
In today's episode of Rise and Grind, Glenn wraps up the Idiots series by stepping into territory that many people avoid. From JFK and the moon landing to the Mandela Effect, religion, history, science, and the stories we're taught to believe, this conversation isn't about proving who's right—it's about asking better questions.
Too often, we divide ourselves into camps, convinced our perspective is the only valid one. But what if curiosity is more powerful than certainty? What if seeking to understand creates more growth than trying to win an argument?
Whether you agree with every opinion shared or disagree with every single one, that's not the point.
The invitation is simple:
Think critically.
Stay curious.
Listen deeply.
And don't let differences destroy relationships.
This episode isn't asking you to change your mind.
It's asking if you're willing to keep it open.
Topics include:
Why certainty can make us intellectually blind
The Mandela Effect and the reliability of memory
JFK, history, and questioning accepted narratives
Faith, religion, and the search for truth
Why meaningful conversations matter more than winning debates
How curiosity can bring people together instead of pushing them apart
👇 I'd love to hear from you in the comments:
What's one belief you've changed your mind about over the years—and what caused you to rethink it?
#RiseAndGrind #CriticalThinking #Curiosity #JFK #MandelaEffect #History #Faith #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Perspective #Podcast

What if the moments that look like coincidence… aren’t coincidence at all? Years ago, Glenn Lundy pulled over and gave a stranger walking down the side of the road a ride. That seemingly insignificant decision would eventually lead to an unbelievable journey involving a dream, the Kentucky Derby, a young up-and-coming trainer, a 20-year-old female jockey from Great Britain, and a racehorse named 800 chasing what most people would call an impossible dream. But this episode of #RiseAndGrind isn’t really about horse racing. It’s about gratitude. Prayer. Faith. Divine timing. And learning to recognize the extraordinary things happening in the middle of ordinary life. Sometimes we become so focused on where we’re trying to go that we forget to look around and appreciate where we already are. Sometimes we pray for clarity—and the answer arrives in a way we never could have predicted. And sometimes the greatest adventures of our lives begin with one small decision to stop, pay attention, and say yes. In this episode, Glenn shares the incredible true story behind his racehorse 800, the unlikely team chasing a Kentucky Derby dream, the prayer that seemed to receive an answer within hours, and why he believes more strongly than ever: Gratitude changes what you see. Prayer changes how you move. And the journey itself may be the miracle. 🔥
 
In this episode:
• The unbelievable story behind racehorse 800
• How a random encounter on the side of the road started everything
• A dream that led all the way to the Kentucky Derby
• Why Glenn is betting on an unconventional young team
• What happened after 800’s first race
• A prayer answered at exactly the right moment
• Why gratitude turns ordinary days into extraordinary ones
• The power of trusting the journey before you know how the story ends
 
If you’re chasing something that feels impossible—or you’re in a season where you’re not quite sure what God is doing—this episode is for you. Look around. Be grateful. Keep praying. Keep moving. The story isn’t over yet.
 
#RiseAndGrind #GlennLundy #Gratitude #Prayer #Faith #Motivation #Inspirational #KentuckyDerby #HorseRacing #AmericanDream #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #MorningMotivation

🎙️ The World Celebrates Charisma... But History Remembers Consistency.
Everyone wants influence.
Very few people are willing to embrace duty.
In today's episode of #RiseAndGrind, Glenn shares one of the most powerful lessons from Ryan Holiday's Discipline Is Destiny by exploring the extraordinary life of Queen Elizabeth II—a woman who spent 70 years leading under constant scrutiny without allowing emotion to dictate her mission.
You'll discover:
✅ Why discipline matters more than talent✅ The leadership power of emotional consistency✅ Why your family, team, and friends borrow confidence from your steadiness✅ The life-changing lesson hidden in the tiny space between what happens... and how you respond
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by pressure, criticism, uncertainty, or leadership responsibility, this episode will challenge you to stop chasing comfort—and start building strength.
"The world celebrates charisma. History remembers consistency."
Watch until the end for one of the most important leadership principles you'll hear all year.
👇 Drop a comment:Who has modeled unwavering discipline in your life?
#RiseAndGrind #DisciplineIsDestiny #Leadership #RyanHoliday #SelfDiscipline #SuccessMindset #PersonalGrowth #QueenElizabeth #Consistency #MorningMotivation #EmotionalIntelligence #GlennLundy #800PercentLife #LeadershipDevelopment #DailyDiscipline

Most people will never be offered a throne.
But every single one of us will be offered something even more dangerous: the chance to compromise our character.
In today's episode of #RiseAndGrind, Glenn continues the Discipline Is Destiny series by exploring one of the greatest acts of self-discipline in history. When the world begged George Washington to become king, he chose principle over power. That one decision shaped a nation for generations.
The real question is...
What invisible crown are you wearing?
The need to be right?The need for recognition?The need to control everything?The need for approval?
Because discipline isn't just waking up early or going to the gym. It's having the strength to walk away from your ego, choose purpose over applause, and build a legacy instead of chasing power.
If you're ready to become the kind of leader who can lead yourself before trying to lead anyone else, this episode is for you.
In this episode:
Why George Washington's greatest victory wasn't on the battlefield
The hidden "crowns" that sabotage our lives every day
The difference between talent and true discipline
Why character always outlasts popularity
How the choices nobody sees determine the legacy everyone remembers
Your destiny isn't determined by your gifts.
It's determined by your discipline.
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👇 Question of the Day:What invisible crown do you need to lay down today?
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