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October 3, 2025 โ€ข 104 mins

In this episode of Ben Thinking, Ben Nevares sits down with Ryan Walker for an in-depth conversation about business, fitness, mindset, and the real challenges that come with pursuing success.

Across nearly two hours, Ben and Ryan dive into:

  • Ryanโ€™s background and how he built his career ๐Ÿ’ผ

  • The realities of entrepreneurship and what it takes to stay consistent ๐Ÿ”‘

  • Fitness, discipline, and how physical training connects to business performance ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ

  • Mental health, balance, and avoiding burnout ๐ŸŒฑ

  • The lessons Ryan has learned from both wins and failures along the way ๐Ÿ”„

This episode blends raw honesty, practical advice, and powerful reflections you can apply to your own journey โ€” whether in business, training, or personal growth.

  • Success requires both discipline and resilience โ€” motivation alone isnโ€™t enough.

  • Entrepreneurship is as much a mental game as it is a financial one.

  • Fitness and business go hand-in-hand: the same principles apply to both.

  • Balance is key โ€” avoiding burnout requires self-awareness and intentional choices.

  • Failures often carry the most valuable lessons.

0:00 โ€“ Intro & guest Ryan Walker
4:20 โ€“ Ryanโ€™s background and early influences
12:45 โ€“ Building a career in business and entrepreneurship
23:30 โ€“ The connection between discipline in fitness and success in business
35:10 โ€“ Mental health, stress, and finding balance
47:55 โ€“ The role of failure in long-term growth
1:01:20 โ€“ Practical advice for staying consistent and avoiding burnout
1:15:00 โ€“ Lessons Ryan wishes he knew earlier
1:31:40 โ€“ The future of business, fitness, and personal development
1:40:50 โ€“ Closing reflections
1:44:00 โ€“ Outro

If you enjoyed this conversation, follow Ben Thinking so you donโ€™t miss future episodes. Share this episode with a friend whoโ€™s into fitness, business, or personal growth โ€” and let us know what stood out to you most from Ryanโ€™s story.

  • Instagram: @bennevares โ€“ host of Ben Thinking, powerlifter, coach, and creator.

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