Episode 035 with Ryan Reed - Hope, Ambition, Fortitude, Unlimited Beliefs, Putting Yourself On, Creating Hip-Hop, Producing Music and Reaching For Greatness

Ryan Reed is a recording artist, producer and creative leader. He finds his humanity within his creations and defines himself through the art form. Creating music for over a decade, Ryan has learned countless lessons and experienced numerous obstacles that he's not afraid to dissect and teach about. In this episode Ryan gives me the low-down on his health, we talk big changes and gradual ones, making beats, performing shows, putting on charity events, building your own foundation, reading, zombies and friendships. We hit super mice, big chicken, sugar, work ethic, perseverance, drive, leadership, positivity, and overcoming personal darkness. We graze over some experiences learned from his high school wrestling days, as well as his time in Seattle at music college. We talk about friendship and the changing of friendship as time tics, we hit on self-belief, petty haters, and folks with differing views. Plenty of book recommendations are discussed and dissected, and we share some words on growing from a "boy" to a Man. The HAFLife founder shares with us some of his background, workflow, and influences as a producer and hip hop artist. We get some spoken word rapgold and share conversation around inspiration and community heavily. Ryan Reed inspires people. I'm pumped to work around his team and his positive attitude. For more on Ryan look for @iamryanreed and check HAFLIFE @ HAFLIFEENT.com

Couple quotes from the episode

"Realizing that if I'm going to do the things I said I'm going to do I need to grow up and be a fuckin man"
"I am not a creature of circumstance, rather a creator of circumstance"
"Stop trying so hard to be something you're not"

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