Ryan RodriquezDec 24, 20183 minLive in the present"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." - Buddha In efforts to keep control...
Ryan RodriquezDec 19, 20183 minBreak the cycle of mental and physical exhaustionI recently met with a friend of mine who is a wife, a mother, a nurse, and consistently works out at 5 am almost every day. During our...
Ryan RodriquezNov 26, 20183 minFree yourself from Expectation"Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed." We all know what it's like to feel the sting of disappointment...
Ryan RodriquezNov 7, 20183 minServant LeadershipA father took his small daughter to a baseball game one day. As they made their way toward the stadium, the father had a firm grip on...
Ryan RodriquezOct 13, 20183 minA Tale of Two Wolves"An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. 'A fight is going on inside me', he said to the boy. 'It is a terrible fight...
Ryan RodriquezSep 19, 20184 minHow I Build MuscleHave you ever looked at a guy or gal in the gym and think to yourself, "I wonder what it is they are doing to look the way they do?" I...
Ryan RodriquezSep 13, 20185 min10 Ways to hone your conversation skillsA conversation requires a balance between talking and listening. Coherent, confident conversation could be argued as the basis for a more...
Ryan RodriquezSep 8, 20183 min5 tools for exercise consistencyExcuses NOT to workout come easy. Which is exactly why most people don't workout. I get it. Life is busy, you're tired, and there is no...
Ryan RodriquezSep 2, 20184 minIntermittent fastingIntermittent fasting has been a hot topic as of late and is gaining popularity among the health and fitness industry. Research over the...
Ryan RodriquezAug 28, 20183 minWhy you should do HIITWhat is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), and why should you be doing it? HIIT is a method of physical training that alternates...
Ryan RodriquezJul 17, 20183 minQuality over Quantity📷 Would you rather have 4 quarters or 100 pennies? This is a practical AND symbolic question. Practically, I don't know of anyone in...
Ryan RodriquezJul 17, 20183 minBuilding Trust📷 In my last blog post, I touched on accountability and what an incredible force for positive change it can be within your...
Ryan RodriquezJul 17, 20182 minOWN IT!Ten years have quickly passed for me working in the fire service. As that time goes by, I have found myself growing bitter at the lack...
Ryan RodriquezJul 17, 20185 minSolitude and Leadership📷 What's the first thing you think of when you hear the word, "solitude"? Do you find yourself giving the word a negative connotation? ...
Ryan RodriquezJul 17, 20181 minFollow me on Social Media!📷 Follow IGNITEd on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Follow, like, share, and comment on topics that affect our fire service community!...
Ryan RodriquezJul 17, 20184 minPower vs. Competence📷 I recently heard this quote and it is one that I will keep close in memory from now on: "Don't get on the bad side of small-minded...
Ryan RodriquezJul 17, 20184 minLessons Learned: Captain America: Civil War📷 Captain America: Civil War No matter how good you think you are, you are flawed.  We all are.  We are human and it's in our nature to...
Ryan RodriquezJul 17, 20183 minCaring Hurts📷 When you are in the fire service for a long time (or any other profession that requires you to care for others on a continual basis),...
Ryan RodriquezJul 17, 20184 minLessons Learned: Captain America: The Winter Soldier📷 Captain America: The Winter Soldier In the opening action sequence of the film, we find that Steve Rogers is now a STRIKE team leader...
Ryan RodriquezJul 17, 20184 minLessons Learned: Captain America: The First Avenger📷 Captain America: The First Avenger Growing up, I didn't have a positive male role model in my home.  I relied on movies and books to...