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Ryan Williams, a professional BMX and scooter rider, shares his inspiring story of how he transitioned from roll blading as a child to becoming a successful action sports athlete. He emphasizes the importance of persistence, mental visualization, and embracing new challenges. Williams recounts his early days at the skate park, where he was the only one on roll blades, and how he eventually transitioned to scooters and BMX. He highlights the lack of a traditional path in action sports, emphasizing the need for self-belief and capitalizing on opportunities. Williams discusses his unique mental visualization techniques, which he credits for his ability to perform complex tricks and avoid injuries. He also shares his experience with the UFC Performance Institute, where he underwent rigorous testing and discovered his exceptional athletic abilities. Williams's story is a testament to the power of dedication, innovation, and pushing boundaries in the pursuit of greatness. This chapter delves into Ryan's experiences with negativity and how he learned to ignore it, focusing on his own goals and pushing himself to succeed. He draws parallels between his journey and the world of UFC fighters, highlighting the shared risk-reward nature of their respective sports. Ryan discusses the importance of mental toughness and the ability to overcome challenges, both physical and mental. He also shares his thoughts on the future of action sports and the Olympics, emphasizing the need for greater inclusivity and diversity. The conversation then shifts to Conor McGregor's recent broken toe injury and the potential impact on his upcoming fight. Ryan and Brian discuss the severity of the injury and the likelihood of McGregor's return to the octagon. They also speculate on the potential narratives surrounding the injury and the impact on McGregor's career. The conversation then shifts to Ryan Garcia's recent retirement announcement and his potential move to the UFC. Ryan and Brian discuss the reasons behind Garcia's retirement and the possibility of him fighting in the UFC. They also discuss the potential challenges and opportunities that Garcia would face if he were to make the transition to MMA. The conversation then shifts to the topic of fame and how it can affect people's lives. Ryan and Brian discuss the different levels of fame and how it can impact people's relationships, careers, and personal lives. They also discuss the challenges of navigating fame and the importance of staying grounded. The conversation then shifts to the topic of relationships and how they can be affected by fame. Ryan and Brian discuss the challenges of maintaining relationships when one or both partners are in the public eye. They also discuss the importance of communication, trust, and respect in navigating the complexities of fame and relationships. The conversation then shifts to the topic of the upcoming X Games and Ryan Williams's plans to compete in the event. Ryan discusses his excitement for the event and his goals for the competition. He also shares his thoughts on the different disciplines he will be competing in and the challenges he faces. The conversation then shifts to Brian Greenberg and Victor Rasou's new podcast, We Almost Made It, and they discuss their plans for the podcast and how they will be interviewing actors, athletes, fashion designers, comedians, and friends. They also discuss their plans to travel to Alaska and record a podcast from there. The conversation then shifts to a commercial for Pluto TV's Summer of Cinema, which highlights the streaming service's vast library of free movies and encourages viewers to download the app and enjoy endless movies all summer long.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces Ryan Williams, a professional BMX and scooter rider, and sets the stage for a discussion about his journey in action sports.

00:00:06

Early Days and Transition to Scooters

This Chapter delves into Ryan's early days at the skate park, where he was the only one on roll blades. He describes his transition to scooters and BMX, highlighting the lack of a traditional path in action sports.

00:00:40

The Importance of Persistence and Mental Visualization

This Chapter explores Ryan's unique mental visualization techniques, which he credits for his ability to perform complex tricks and avoid injuries. He emphasizes the importance of persistence and believing in oneself.

00:16:59

The UFC Performance Institute and Athletic Abilities

This Chapter shares Ryan's experience with the UFC Performance Institute, where he underwent rigorous testing and discovered his exceptional athletic abilities. He discusses the importance of mental strength and persistence in overcoming challenges.

00:36:17

Greatness Wins: Athletic Wear and Performance

This Chapter features a sponsored segment for Greatness Wins, an athletic wear brand that prioritizes both fashion and performance. Ryan and Brian discuss the brand's features and benefits.

00:38:11

The Power of Visualization and Mental Preparation

This Chapter continues the discussion about Ryan's mental visualization techniques and how they help him prepare for competitions. He emphasizes the importance of starting small and building up to more challenging tricks.

00:39:39

The Future of Action Sports and the Olympics

This Chapter explores the future of action sports and the Olympics. Ryan discusses the challenges of incorporating more diverse disciplines into the Olympics and the importance of having a world championship circuit to qualify athletes.

00:45:44

Ignoring Negativity and Embracing Challenges

This Chapter delves into Ryan's experiences with negativity and how he learned to ignore it, focusing on his own goals and pushing himself to succeed. He draws parallels between his journey and the world of UFC fighters, highlighting the shared risk-reward nature of their respective sports.

01:05:02

The Importance of Support and Overcoming Challenges

This Chapter explores the importance of support from loved ones, particularly from mothers, in navigating the challenges of action sports. Ryan shares a humorous anecdote about his mother's overprotective nature and how it ultimately led him to pursue other sports. He also discusses the importance of mental toughness and the ability to overcome challenges, both physical and mental.

01:19:24

The Postponement of Conor McGregor's UFC Fight

This Chapter delves into the recent postponement of Conor McGregor's UFC fight due to a broken toe. Ryan shares his thoughts on the situation, discussing the potential conspiracies and narratives surrounding the event. He also reflects on the unique pressures faced by Conor McGregor as a high-profile athlete and the importance of mental strength in overcoming adversity.

01:22:06

Conor McGregor's Broken Toe

This Chapter discusses Conor McGregor's recent broken toe injury and the potential impact on his upcoming fight. Ryan and Brian discuss the severity of the injury and the likelihood of McGregor's return to the octagon. They also speculate on the potential narratives surrounding the injury and the impact on McGregor's career.

01:31:51

Ryan Garcia's Retirement and Potential UFC Move

This Chapter discusses Ryan Garcia's recent retirement announcement and his potential move to the UFC. Ryan and Brian discuss the reasons behind Garcia's retirement and the possibility of him fighting in the UFC. They also discuss the potential challenges and opportunities that Garcia would face if he were to make the transition to MMA.

01:34:21

Fame and Its Impact on People's Lives

This Chapter discusses the topic of fame and how it can affect people's lives. Ryan and Brian discuss the different levels of fame and how it can impact people's relationships, careers, and personal lives. They also discuss the challenges of navigating fame and the importance of staying grounded.

01:50:32

Relationships and Fame

This Chapter discusses the challenges of maintaining relationships when one or both partners are in the public eye. Ryan and Brian discuss the importance of communication, trust, and respect in navigating the complexities of fame and relationships.

01:55:07

The Upcoming X Games

This Chapter discusses the upcoming X Games and Ryan Williams's plans to compete in the event. Ryan discusses his excitement for the event and his goals for the competition. He also shares his thoughts on the different disciplines he will be competing in and the challenges he faces.

01:55:46

We Almost Made It: A New Podcast

This Chapter introduces Brian Greenberg and Victor Rasou's new podcast, We Almost Made It, and they discuss their plans for the podcast and how they will be interviewing actors, athletes, fashion designers, comedians, and friends. They also discuss their plans to travel to Alaska and record a podcast from there.

01:58:02

Pluto TV's Summer of Cinema

This Chapter is a commercial for Pluto TV's Summer of Cinema, which highlights the streaming service's vast library of free movies and encourages viewers to download the app and enjoy endless movies all summer long.

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Q&A

• What are some of the key challenges Ryan Williams faced in his journey to becoming a professional action sports athlete?

  Ryan faced several challenges, including the lack of a traditional path in action sports, the need to constantly push boundaries and innovate, and the pressure to perform at a high level while dealing with the inherent risks of his sport.

• How does Ryan Williams use mental visualization to enhance his performance and avoid injuries?

  Ryan uses mental visualization to create a perfect simulation of his ramps and tricks in his mind. This allows him to anticipate movements, understand the forces involved, and make adjustments in real-time, reducing the risk of injury.

• What are some of the key takeaways from Ryan Williams's story?

  Ryan's story highlights the importance of persistence, self-belief, and embracing new challenges. It also emphasizes the power of mental visualization and the importance of investing in oneself to achieve success in action sports and other fields.

• What are some of the similarities and differences between Ryan Williams's approach to action sports and the approach of professional fighters?

  Both action sports athletes and fighters require a high level of physical and mental strength, dedication, and persistence. However, action sports often involve a greater emphasis on innovation and creativity, while fighting focuses on strategy, technique, and physical dominance.

• How does Ryan Williams view the role of haters and negativity in his journey?

  Ryan acknowledges that haters and negativity are a part of being in the public eye, but he chooses to focus on his own goals and invest in himself. He believes that those who criticize are often motivated by their own insecurities and failures.

• What are Ryan Williams's thoughts on the future of action sports and the Olympics?

  Ryan believes that the Olympics should be more inclusive and open to a wider range of action sports disciplines. He acknowledges the challenges of creating a fair and competitive system, but he is optimistic about the future of action sports in the Olympics.

• What are some of the key factors that contribute to Ryan Williams's success?

  Ryan's success is attributed to his unwavering persistence, his unique mental visualization techniques, his willingness to embrace new challenges, and his ability to capitalize on opportunities.

• How does Ryan Williams balance his competitive drive with his desire to push boundaries and innovate?

  Ryan believes that innovation and creativity are essential for staying ahead in action sports. He constantly seeks new challenges and strives to create tricks that have never been done before. He sees this as a way to separate himself from the competition and inspire others.

• What are Ryan Williams's thoughts on the future of his career?

  Ryan is committed to staying competitive for at least five more years. He acknowledges the challenges of competing against younger athletes, but he is confident in his ability to continue pushing boundaries and innovating.

• What advice would Ryan Williams give to aspiring action sports athletes?

  Ryan would likely advise aspiring athletes to be persistent, believe in themselves, embrace new challenges, and invest in their own development. He would also emphasize the importance of mental visualization and the need to find a balance between competition and innovation.

• What is the name of Brian Greenberg and Victor Rasou's new podcast?

  Brian Greenberg and Victor Rasou's new podcast is called We Almost Made It.

• What is the main focus of We Almost Made It?

  We Almost Made It is a podcast that interviews actors, athletes, fashion designers, comedians, and friends who have chased their dreams and overcome obstacles. The podcast explores their stories of hustle, grind, and perseverance, providing inspiration and insights for listeners.

• What is Pluto TV's Summer of Cinema?

  Pluto TV's Summer of Cinema is a promotional campaign that highlights the streaming service's vast library of free movies. The campaign encourages viewers to download the app and enjoy endless movies all summer long.

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