When you’re going through your shit and you find some shit that reminds you of going through some shit…. I am glad I kept this as most of my military stuff I destroyed or gave away within 1-2 years of getting out. That will probably sound strange to many people but I wasn’t happy that I got out though it was absolutely my choice to medically retire. I didn’t want to be reminded of that job, that life and more importantly: that version of me so I tried to destroy and/or get rid of it. I’m glad this survived because it will always be a part of me and I would argue that it is a part that I don’t know if I could see “me” without. The quickest way to a happy present is an accepted past and an optimistic future.
Big day tomorrow, @shawnryanshow comes out as well as my website. I hope people get something from the podcast I feel we went super in depth and it’s (in my opinion) a pretty comprehensive summary of my journey till now. The best part is that I’m writing the rest of it currently. You aren’t just the main character in the story of your life, you are the author. Someone asked me once “in the story of your life, are you the hero or the villain.” I still stand by my answer: both. Get out of your own way.
Ah the arrogance of youth. I always wanted to go “Akimbo” with AKs after the devastation with one playing “007” on the Nintendo 64. This was taken in Afganistán in 2002, feels like another life one separate from mine at this point. I think trying to reinvent myself in Hollywood was a little excessive as I got too far from a big part of who I am and will always be. Going forward feels good as I am integrating both sides of myself on all three timelines: past, present and future. The only way to be fully authentic is to be fully integrated. If you want to see what I’m up to: Cash me outside. Wait, no no I meant catch me on Patreon, the link is in my bio! Some won’t get that reference and if not you’re missing out.
Had a sinus surgery on Wednesday which hopefully fixes the small problem of not breathing in my sleep. I totally thought I would be fine the next day and yet it’s Saturday and my head feels like it’s going to explode. Monday I will be releasing the trailer for my new show and later in the week the first episode of my Podcast entitled: “The As Yet Untitled Podcast”. Very exciting stuff, try to stay in your seats. Have a great weekend everyone!
So little did I know it, but this was the last photo before my eyes were opened to how amazing your life can be if you accept that it deserves to be! Thanks so much to everyone who wrote me a message about the SRS podcast. I will get back to every single person who wrote me (except you in the gorilla costume; you need help) in the next week or so, I truly appreciate taking the time to write me a message. Also, this coming week; the trailer will be posted for my new show on Patreon! The link to my Patreon in my bio, have a great weekend everyone!
So yesterday I went and got some of my tactical stuff so I could start making content for Patreon! So while I was at the warehouse yesterday I filmed a video going through some stuff which is a quick overview of things to come. The video is up now I have a lot of stuff to come and I am truly excited about this journey! I also talked to someone very well known in the industry and are going to be doing some content together that will be unique and ground breaking. If you want to jump in the Patreon journey the link is in my bio! I hope everyone has a great day!
So yesterday I went and got some of my tactical stuff so I could start making content for Patreon! So while I was at the warehouse yesterday I filmed a video going through some stuff which is a quick overview of things to come. The video is up now I have a lot of stuff to come and I am truly excited about this journey! I also talked to someone very well known in the industry and are going to be doing some content together that will be unique and ground breaking. If you want to jump in the Patreon journey the link is in my bio! I hope everyone has a great day!
So I was doing research today and I came across something that really pisses me off. I don’t have a PH.D (nor any degree) but what I do have is a lot of experience in dealing with mental health, my own and then trying to help others. That industry had better step up it’s game because I’m about to starting shaking up the status quo. See below for the link. #doyourownresearch
I was lucky enough to go to Normandy in 2014 for the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings. I also got to talk to several Normandy Raiders which very sadly that opportunity is now gone. It was amazing and hard to explain how much it changed the way I view a lot of things. Podcast part 2 will be coming soon I am very happy people that some people are getting something they can take away for themselves from it. Thanks again for the feedback and happy June 6th. Oh also this picture is me over looking Pointe Du Hoc in 2014. It was something beyond words to explain.
I was lucky enough to go to Normandy in 2014 for the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings. I also got to talk to several Normandy Raiders which very sadly that opportunity is now gone. It was amazing and hard to explain how much it changed the way I view a lot of things. Podcast part 2 will be coming soon I am very happy people that some people are getting something they can take away for themselves from it. Thanks again for the feedback and happy June 6th. Oh also this picture is me over looking Pointe Du Hoc in 2014. It was something beyond words to explain.
Happy Father’s Day to this man who somehow is still alive. This picture was from a NASCAR race that I was able to take him to for his birthday thanks to @sealteam_pplus . It is tied for the happiest I have ever seen him and I will remember it forever. I sincerely thank him for everything he did for me which made me the person I am today. My Dad grew up not knowing his father. He still doesn’t to this day. I realize now he was doing what we knew while struggling with his own issues of abandonment. I was too young to understand at the time but now the message is crystal clear: I will break that cycle when I am a father. Sometimes I now feel like our purpose in life is simply to break generational trauma. I type this with gratitude that I had a father and that he is still around today. Happy Father’s Day dad! I am putting this nugget in here as a warning to myself if you ever figure out how to create an IG account as you will bring it up. Like an early warning radar.
Ok so I’ve made the decision after getting feedback to add my tactical stuff to Patreon. The reasons are twofold: behind that pay wall I can post stuff like that and not get banned and two I can use the revenue to devote actual time and money into creating content with real production value. Gear reviews, every topic tactiCOOL classes, fitness, training up for joining the military and/or SOF contracts, mental toughness drills, you name it. I’m basically going to download my brain to Patreon. I will also be doing some hybrid type classes with airsoft weapons to increase how often and where you can train. I will also post a video now on Patreon saying why I have avoided the training game till now.
So as I figure out these platforms and how to promote stuff for the first time in my life, here is a preview of a video I posted on my Patreon. I will be essentially downloading my brain onto that platform and putting out all of my knowledge and experience. Click on my Patreon link in my profile o join the fun. Oh and if someone thinks I am acting like a girl promoting her OnlyFans… it’s because it’s true.
So as I figure out these platforms and how to promote stuff for the first time in my life, here is a preview of a video I posted on my Patreon. I will be essentially downloading my brain onto that platform and putting out all of my knowledge and experience. Click on my Patreon link in my profile o join the fun. Oh and if someone thinks I am acting like a girl promoting her OnlyFans… it’s because it’s true.
Pretty decent view from the gym..! No matter what happens to you in life, the way through it is always: “just keep swimming.” Have a great week and if it applies; get out of your own way as there is a better life on the other side.
First trailer released for my new old show that will only be released in full on my Patreon! I did 5 mini episodes 6 years ago but then had to stop due to other commitments. Now it’s back and filming again all new content. I will also be releasing all of the unreleased episodes which you can see some footage of in the trailer. As a kid I wanted to be half Rambo, half James Bond. This show will show you how to become that. I can’t make it any more clear than that! See the Patreon link in my bio, let’s goooo!! Brought to you by @ccwsafe if you don’t have this coverage, get it.
One of my top 3 movies. This scene is genius because of its truth and how it tells so much story with just repeating the same line. Find your version of Robin Williams. “Will” goes through several therapists before he finds one he wants to even talk to.
This video is me asking you: what do you want to see/hear/etc from me on this platform as well as a Patreon I started which will allow me to do things I can’t do here! I truly appreciate any feedback and whatever people are interested in im going to do and put out there! Thanks everyone!
IT’S RIGHT HERE!! 😂 The ending of this two-part series is live on audio platforms. Watch the full Vigilance Elite Production on the Shawn Ryan Show YouTube channel at 12:30PM CST! #funnyvideos #funny #deltaforce #operator #military #specialforces #podcast #podcastshow #shawnryanshow
Nice to have my Twitter back after it being hacked by well…hackers. Come follow me for no other reason than the fact that anything I say is limited to 140 characters! That alone is worth it! On a serious note: I am for any platform that advocates free speech so I’m truly happy to return now that that is the case. Update On the Patreon side: it is no longer my group, it is a community and we are going to take it much much further. Come check it out we have donuts.
We are live!! @shawnryanshow podcast is up! Go check it out, there are a lot of things in there that I’ve never said before and I truly feel those things will change the way some people look at themselves and their past. My website is up as well, it was rushed to be put up so if you see any errors or changes to be made please message me so I can get them fixed! Also I started a Patreon! I am learning that platform but so far I think it is going to be good as I now have a place to create content for and that is exciting! I am finally accepting putting myself out there which goes against my fundamental nature but to grow you have to be uncomfortable so time to be uncomfortable! Thanks everyone I truly appreciate everyone on here, there is seldom something negative on here which on the internet is something that is exceedingly rare. Shows the quality of people who are on here and I won’t let you down in the content I’ll be putting out. Thanks again everyone!
We are live!! @shawnryanshow podcast is up! Go check it out, there are a lot of things in there that I’ve never said before and I truly feel those things will change the way some people look at themselves and their past. My website is up as well, it was rushed to be put up so if you see any errors or changes to be made please message me so I can get them fixed! Also I started a Patreon! I am learning that platform but so far I think it is going to be good as I now have a place to create content for and that is exciting! I am finally accepting putting myself out there which goes against my fundamental nature but to grow you have to be uncomfortable so time to be uncomfortable! Thanks everyone I truly appreciate everyone on here, there is seldom something negative on here which on the internet is something that is exceedingly rare. Shows the quality of people who are on here and I won’t let you down in the content I’ll be putting out. Thanks again everyone!
Except from a recent post I did on Patreon. So a couple things: I love Patreon so far because they are not owned by a bigger tech company so you can put out what you want so I will be doing tactical content that I have had and wanted to do but no ability to put it out there. In addition I will doing things like the post here. Far as tactical stuff I will be doing a coaching program with fitness, nutrition, shooting drills etc incorporated. I will be changing my Patreon in the next week into a 3-tier system in order to give each of the content types it’s own tier. Thanks so much for all the feedback on the podcast it’s strange how you say things you think are unique to yourself only to find out that so many others had a very similar experience. The lesson in that is this: open up. The more you do the more we connect with and understand each other better. Have a great week everyone!! Patreon.com/Greyman80
Shameless teaser for the video I just put out. This is the single most important thing that helped me 13 years ago when I started really trying to “fix” myself. I just posted a 9 min video about it on Patreon. So what is it about; your hormones and bloodwork. I cannot overstate the importance of knowing your baseline and how they affect not just your physical but more importantly : your mental health. No one wants to talk about this and I don’t really know why, but I will. I’ll say it again: this is the single most important thing I did on my path to being mentally healthy. I will continue to put out what I know worked at least for me. In the video I obviously give a lot more info but if you have never researched this trust me when I say it’s worth it.
