#RiseandGrind With Glenn Lundy

Wisdom: Not What You Think #Rise&Grind

The Opposite of Wisdom Isn't What You Think...
What if the greatest obstacle to your growth isn't what you don't know...
...it's what you're absolutely convinced you already know?
In today's episode of #RiseAndGrind, Glenn Lundy takes a surprising turn in the Truly Independent series by exploring why certainty—not ignorance—may be the real enemy of wisdom.
Drawing insights from Socrates, Richard Feynman, and the teachings of Jesus, Glenn challenges us to rethink how we learn, lead, and grow. In a world that rewards loud opinions and instant answers, what if true strength is having the humility to ask better questions?
If you've ever changed your mind, admitted you were wrong, or wondered why some people continue growing while others stay stuck, this episode is for you.
In this episode:
Why certainty can quietly become a prison
The surprising connection between curiosity and wisdom
How questions transform people more than answers
Why admitting "I don't know" is a sign of confidence—not weakness
The key to becoming truly independent in your thinking
Growth doesn't begin when you have all the answers.
It begins when you're courageous enough to keep asking questions.
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You Know You're Doing It #Rise&Grind

Who are you REALLY living for?
You think you're making your own choices...
But what if most of your biggest decisions are actually being made for an audience that exists only in your mind?
In today's episode of #RiseAndGrind, Glenn Lundy asks one of the most uncomfortable questions you'll ever face:
Who is your life actually performing for?
From social media approval and family expectations to career choices, status symbols, and the fear of other people's opinions, this conversation peels back the layers of what it really means to be Truly Independent.
Along the way, Glenn explores:
Why greatness often looks like madness to everyone else
The powerful story of Diogenes and Alexander the Great
The timeless lesson of The Emperor's New Clothes
Why Jesus never chased applause—even when the crowds followed Him
The hidden prison of living for other people's approval
How to know if you're building a life that's actually yours
This isn't just another motivational talk.
It's a mirror.
And the answer you discover might change the way you make every decision from this day forward.
Question of the Day:👉 If no one ever applauded... would you still become the person you're trying to become?
If this episode challenged your thinking, share it with someone who needs the reminder that freedom isn't about doing whatever you want—it's about no longer needing everyone else's permission.
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True Independence #Rise&Grind

Truly Independent | The Red Pill of Independent Thought
What if the greatest prison you've ever lived in wasn't made of steel... but of beliefs?
In today's episode of #RiseAndGrind, Glenn takes you down the rabbit hole and asks a question that most of us never stop long enough to consider:
Are you truly independent?
From the incredible story of Ignaz Semmelweis, who was ridiculed for telling doctors to wash their hands... to William Tyndale, who gave ordinary people access to Scripture... to Rosa Parks, Vasili Arkhipov, and even The Matrix—this episode explores the men and women who changed history because they dared to think for themselves.
You'll discover:
Why independent thought is becoming increasingly rare.
The invisible prisons built by fear, approval, labels, and limiting beliefs.
Why comfort is often the enemy of growth.
How to stop outsourcing your identity, your purpose, and your thinking.
What it really means to become truly independent.
Freedom isn't just about where you live.
It's about how you think.
If you've ever felt like there was more to your story... or wondered if you've been living according to someone else's expectations... this conversation is for you.
🎧 Listen now, challenge your assumptions, and decide for yourself.
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Are We Truly Independent? #Rise&Grind

250 years after America declared its independence, it's time to ask a question that might make all of us a little uncomfortable:
Are we actually independent?
In today's powerful kickoff to our brand-new series, "Truly Independent," Glenn reflects on an unforgettable Independence Day celebration, a breathtaking climb to the summit of Mount Everest, and a question that could change the way you see yourself and the world around you.
What if the greatest prison isn't made of bars—but of beliefs?
What if many of the thoughts, habits, fears, and definitions we've accepted as "truth" were simply programs we inherited?
In this episode, Glenn explores:✅ Why slow progress still changes your perspective✅ The difference between national independence and personal independence✅ Whether we've become comfortable inside inherited systems and beliefs✅ The hidden "programming" that shapes our lives✅ Why The Matrix remains one of the most profound philosophical films ever made✅ How some of history's greatest change-makers challenged accepted reality✅ Why Jesus may have been one of the most radically independent thinkers who ever lived
This week won't be business as usual.
This week, we're taking the red pill.
If you're willing to question assumptions, challenge inherited beliefs, and explore what true independence really means, then welcome to the journey.
Every step changes the view. 🚶‍♂️⛰️
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Because We Can #Rise&Grind

What if being born in America isn't the reward... what if it's the assignment?
As we celebrate 250 years of this incredible, imperfect, inspiring experiment called the United States of America, we're asking one final question:
What are you going to do with the opportunity you've been given?
In this powerful finale, Glenn shares a deeply personal story—from growing up on the wrong side of the tracks in Flagstaff, Arizona, to homelessness, addiction, 17 arrests, and a suicide attempt... to becoming a husband, father of nine, business owner, and servant leader.
This episode isn't about politics.It's not about perfection.It's about PURPOSE.
🔥 Why are so many people struggling despite having more opportunity than any generation in history?🔥 Why do contribution and purpose create more happiness than comfort and consumption?🔥 What if the secret to fulfillment isn't getting more—but building more?
As fireworks light up the sky this Fourth of July, Glenn challenges us all to stop being spectators and start becoming builders again.
Build your family.Build your business.Build your faith.Build your community.Build your legacy.
Because one day, the fireworks will stop, the songs will end, and only one question will remain:
What did you build with the opportunity you were given?
Happy 250th Birthday, America.Now let's get to work.
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Merica #Rise&Grind

Today, something happened on #RiseAndGrind that has NEVER happened before in over 2,000 episodes...
Glenn Lundy drank coffee.
Yes. At 48 years old. For the very first time. 😳☕😂
But what started as a hilarious experiment after a disrupted sleep cycle quickly turned into one of the most important conversations we've had in this entire Born in the USA series.
What if being born in America isn't just a privilege... but a responsibility?
In this powerful episode, Glenn explores:🇺🇸 Why being born in America is like winning a lottery ticket that only 4% of the world's population receives.📖 The profound meaning behind the verse, "To whom much is given, much is required."🧠 Why access to opportunity means nothing if we don't use it.💪 The difference between entitlement and responsibility.🙏 Why gratitude may be the most powerful force we possess.🚀 How ordinary people can still do extraordinary things.
Along the way, Glenn discusses:✔️ Learning to solve a Rubik's Cube at age 48✔️ Why complaining about egg prices might be the wrong question✔️ What America's founders had that we often lack today✔️ Why your life, your family, and your future are part of a much bigger story
This isn't about politics.This isn't about pretending life is perfect.This is about recognizing the opportunities we've been given and deciding what we're going to do with them.
Because maybe...Just maybe...You weren't born in this place and this time by accident.
🔥 If this episode moves you, share it with someone who needs to be reminded that their life still matters, their future isn't finished, and their opportunity is sacred.
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Somebody Has To #Rise&Grind

What if the question "Why me?" has never really been about you at all?
In this powerful conclusion to our "Why Me?" series, Glenn shares a deeply personal moment—oversleeping for the first time in years after weeks of relentless travel, leadership, and service—and discovers a profound truth: sometimes the answer to "Why me?" is simply "Because somebody has to."
Through stories of exhaustion, grace, David and Goliath, Esther's calling, and Glenn's own journey from homelessness and hardship to purpose and impact, this episode challenges us to stop asking why we're carrying the burden and start asking how we're going to fulfill the assignment.
🔥 If your family needs healing...🔥 If your business needs saving...🔥 If your community needs leadership...🔥 If your heart has been asking "Why me?"...
This message is for you.
In this episode:✅ Why responsibility often feels like burden✅ The hidden gift of grace and human imperfection✅ Why your struggles may be preparing you for someone else's breakthrough✅ The dangerous lie that "somebody else will do it"✅ How to step into the assignment God trusted you to carry
Because maybe... just maybe... God chose you because He knew you could handle it.
📌 You were created on purpose, for a purpose, with a purpose.
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Why Me Part 4 #Rise&Grind

WHY ME? Why Now? | Maybe You Were Born for This Moment
Have you ever looked at the world and wondered, "Why me? Why now?"
Why was I born into this generation... with these challenges... in this divided, distracted, complicated world?
In today's powerful episode of #RiseAndGrind, Glenn Lundy challenges the lie that you were born at the wrong time. Instead, he makes the case that perhaps you were created for such a time as this.
This episode explores:
Why convenience can never replace purpose
The difference between chasing comfort and building significance
Why meaningful lives are built through hard things—not easy ones
How our culture has trained us to consume instead of create
The Biblical challenge from Esther: "For such a time as this."
Why your greatest assignment may be exactly where you are today
If you've been feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world or questioning your place in it, this conversation is a reminder that you are not here by accident. Your life has purpose, your challenges have meaning, and your generation needs what only you can bring.
You weren't born into the wrong time... you were born for this time.
👇 We'd love to hear from you in the comments:What do you believe you were born to contribute to this generation?
If this message encouraged you, please:✅ Like the video✅ Subscribe for daily inspiration✅ Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that their life matters
Rise. Create. Serve. Build.
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You Choose #Rise&Grind

Why is my life like this?
It's a question we've all asked. Why me? Why am I stuck? Why is my health declining? Why is my marriage struggling? Why do I feel exhausted, frustrated, or unfulfilled?
In today's episode of #RiseAndGrind, Glenn Lundy delivers the most challenging—and empowering—message of the entire Why Me? series:
What if the answer to "Why Me?" is... because you chose this?
Before you get defensive, hear him out.
From David facing Goliath to independent car dealers fighting through adversity, Glenn explores how our lives are often the result of thousands of small choices compounded over time. While we can't control every circumstance, we can always control our response—and our future is built one decision at a time.
🔥 In this episode:
Why comfort is secretly stealing your strength
The hidden cost of waiting for "one day"
How small daily choices create massive life outcomes
The truth about responsibility, ownership, and personal growth
What David's victory over Goliath teaches us about preparation and discipline
Why your next breakthrough may be one decision away
If you've been asking "Why Me?" this week, today's episode may sting a little—but it might also be exactly what you need to hear.
Because the moment your choices change... your life changes.
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Lessons Learned #Rise&Grind

HYROX Lessons That Changed Everything | Pain Is Temporary, Progress Is Forever
 
Fresh off completing HYROX New York, Glenn shares 11 powerful lessons that go far beyond fitness. From pushing through pain and silencing the voice that says "quit," to understanding why comparison is poison and why every finish line is really just a new beginning, this episode is packed with life-changing perspective. Whether you're building a business, chasing a dream, fighting through adversity, or simply trying to become the best version of yourself, these lessons will remind you that you don't have to be fast… you just can't stop moving. In this episode:
✅ Why training isn't game day unless you train like it's game day
✅ The incredible power of the mind over the body
✅ Why the right friends make anything possible
✅ The truth about comparison and why it's poison
✅ Why the hard things still count
✅ How every finish line becomes a starting line
✅ Why pain is temporary—but quitting lasts forever
✅ The importance of community and doing life together
 
"You don't have to be fast. You just can't stop moving."
 
If you've been feeling discouraged, tired, or tempted to quit, this episode is for you. 🔥
Rise and Grind Nation, let's keep becoming the best versions of ourselves—together.
 
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