Derik Johnson
Derik Johnson
086: INFLUENCE - Alpha Discipline (with Ryan Echols)
086: INFLUENCE - Alpha Discipline (with Ryan Echols)
086: INFLUENCE - Alpha Discipline (with Ryan Echols)
Thursday 10th March 2022
Join Ryan Echols on the Alpha Quorum Podcast as he shares his journey from inmate to counselor, highlighting self-discipline and personal growth.
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Get the buttons here!From Inmate to Counselor: Ryan Echols' Journey of Self-Discipline
If you don't have a discipline, if you don't have a practice of discipline in your life and continue to make the decision to do the things that are going to make a difference in your life, you just, you just run into pain, frustration, disappointment.
Imagine going from being an inmate to becoming a counselor in the same correctional facility. That's exactly what Ryan Echols did, and his story is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode of the Alpha Quorum Podcast, host Derik Johnson sits down with Ryan to explore his incredible journey from troubled youth to a beacon of hope and guidance for others. Ryan's early life was marked by chaos and hardship.
He didn't meet his biological father until he was 15, and just three weeks later, his stepfather tragically took his own life. These events sent Ryan into a spiral of anger and violence, eventually landing him in a juvenile correctional facility. But it was there, behind bars, that Ryan began to turn his life around. He learned to manage his emotions through meditation, sports, and spiritual readings, guided by men he didn't want to let down.
After serving his time and paying off $33,000 in restitution by working in the prison kitchen, Ryan did something extraordinary: he returned to the same facility, not as an inmate, but as a counselor. Now, with 21 years of experience under his belt, he shares the lessons he's learned about self-discipline, emotional control, and the importance of physical fitness for mental health.
Ryan also opens up about his personal life, including his close relationship with his father and the challenges of maintaining a blended family of eight children. His reflections on leadership, trust, and positive thinking offer valuable insights for anyone looking to improve their own self-discipline and mental well-being. This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt stories that will resonate with anyone striving for personal growth.
Whether you're dealing with your own struggles or supporting someone else on their journey, Ryan's story is a powerful reminder that change is possible, no matter where you start.