Fast Five for Friday: The Wake-Up Call That Changes Everything

[00:00] A Different Kind of Fast Five
Ryan and Brook pivot from the usual format to dive into a timely and emotional topic—how much time we really have left and how we’re using it.

[01:20] The Power of QTR: Quality Time Remaining
Ryan shares a concept he heard from Ed Mylett—QTR—and how it reframed his thinking about urgency, intentionality, and time.

[02:08] Brook’s Wake-Up Call: Stage 4 Diagnosis
Brook shares the deeply personal news about his father’s cancer diagnosis and how it immediately clarified his perspective on life, legacy, and presence.

[04:46] Two Men, Same Age—Very Different Legacies
Brook contrasts his dad’s response with Tony Robbins’ drive to feed 2 billion people—highlighting how beliefs shape behavior and define our legacy.

[06:18] Done Playing Small
Brook explains how this experience has pushed him to stop playing small and step fully into purpose, impact, and contribution.

[08:14] Pain vs. Suffering: Making the Choice
Brook reveals his mindset shift after the diagnosis—choosing to feel pain without spiraling into suffering—and how it’s informed his approach to supporting his father.

[10:03] The Sleepwalk Effect
Ryan explores how most people live in autopilot mode and how our internal constructs often limit the experiences and results we believe are available to us.

[12:15] The Bold Move: Taking a Day Off
In a rare move, Brook commits to stepping away from work for a full day to prioritize family and presence—challenging the idea that hustle is the only way.

[13:38] Make Room for Your Gifts
Brook shares a powerful quote from Jim Rohn via Tony Robbins: “Your gifts will make room for you.” A reminder to step into who you were made to be.

[14:19] Preview of What’s Next
Ryan and Brook commit to expanding this conversation in a future episode, diving even deeper into how to fully maximize the time we’ve got left.