Your World Within Podcast by Eddie Pinero - YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF IN 2025

Episode Date: July 7, 2025

Some gifts don’t come wrapped in ribbons, they come wrapped in struggle, in shaking legs and quiet battles. This episode is a reminder that the hard moments aren’t punishments, they’re privileges. Whether it’s a grueling workout, a midnight grind on your dream, or a conversation that stretches your heart, the resistance you feel is proof you’re growing. In 2025, you don’t have to do hard things. You get to. You owe it to yourself to stay in it.More from Eddie Pinero:Monday Motivation Newsletter: https://www.eddiepinero.com/newsletterYour World Within Podcast: https://yourworldwithin.libsyn.com/Stream these tracks on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2BLf6pBInstagram - @your_world_within and @IamEddiePineroTikTok - your_world_withinFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourworldwithinTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/IamEddiePineroBusiness Inquiries - http://www.yourworldwithin.com/contact

There's a moment always. In every workout, every pursuit, every journey worth taking, where the weight feels just a little too heavy. The fire burns just a little too hot. The voice in your head whispers, hey, you don't have to do this. But that voice doesn't understand what a gift this. is. You see, we live in a world that glorifies ease, that sells comfort like it's the destination, but the truth is growth lives in the fire. Peace is found through the chaos. And meaning,

well, meaning is sculpted in the trenches of effort. I've talked quite a bit lately about a new chapter in my world, my fitness journey, and it's been invigorating to say the least. Minds changing, body's changing. It's exciting. But like all things of value, it's also difficult at times, sometimes incredibly difficult. My trainer, Eric, who have also tipped my cap to quite a bit recently, has played a large role in how I look at those moments. In fact, there was a very specific moment not too long ago that was a turning point for me finding myself at that edge about 15 minutes into a 20 minute absession my legs are shaking core is screaming from doing a hold right where you're kind of on your tailbone leaning back your feet are lifted off the ground and your hands are in the air my body's fighting

my mind's racing my breath is short and I close my eyes thinking that You know, look, I'm going to have to drop my feet for a second. I'm going to have to rest here. And I start hearing Eric, who's doing the workout next to me, break into prayer as he's doing the same full body hold. Starts quiet and I start making sense of what's going on around me. He says, thank you, God, for the opportunity to do this with my brother Eddie, to get stronger.

The opportunity to grow and step into the person I know I can become. Thank you. Thank you for this moment. Thank you for the opportunity to suffer because I get to. I get to feel this burn. I get to test my limits. I get to push when so many don't have the chance. You kind of shocked me in the moment. Immediately twisted the victim narrative going on in my brain and reminded me that, hey, it's a privilege to suffer like this.

It's an honor And I should never take for granted All that I'd been given What a powerful moment Again there are people who would give anything To walk, to run, to lift, to climb And here I am drenched in sweat Heart pounding, body trembling, alive

This is not punishment, This is privilege See somewhere along the way I think we confuse discomfort with danger difficulty with doom. But suffering, the right kind of suffering, the voluntary kind, it's sacred. It's the arena where identity is forged. It's where weakness becomes wisdom, where potential becomes power.

No, it's not about being a masochist. It's about reverence. Reverence for the gifts of giving everything you have to something that matters, that means something to you. It's paying respects to your evolved self. You suffer in training not because you hate yourself, but because you love who you're becoming. And by the way, that doesn't end in the gym. In fact, it starts in the gym and carries out into the world. Every meaningful thing you'll ever build will demand a piece of you. The business that scares you, you'll suffer for that.

The relationship that matters, my friend, you'll suffer for that too. The dreams that keep you up at night, you guessed it. You'll suffer for those. But the secret is you want to. Because a life without sacrifice is a life without depth. A life without challenge is a story without climax and a life without suffering. Well, that's a life where you're not. you never learn to rise. So suffer. Choose to suffer. Get to suffer. When your muscles ache,

thank God. When your mind resists, smile. When you're afraid, step anyway. Step harder. Step ferociously. Because that's the price of becoming. That's the toll for greatness. That's the currency of transformation and I promise you at the end of the journey you will not remember the pain itself but you will remember what it meant you'll remember the moment you chose not to quit that fork in the road where you picked your head up and kept going you'll remember the moment you whispered thank you and earns your place in that fire we don't have to do hard things We get to. And what an honor.

What a gift. What a life. I was recently in Dallas, visiting some old friends. And I was chatting with someone that I've been friends with for a long time. And he was mentioning that he's gone through some pretty big life changes over the past few years. And was excited about the fact that after a pretty rough stretch, he had recovered or found his workout routine again. sort of a revival in his old identity. Because for context, he'd always been a pretty athletic guy growing up.

But just like it happened to anyone, you know, other things emerged and took priority, right? They swept in and, you know, kind of consumed him for a period of time. And I guess, you know, in a way that part of him that used to fire on all cylinders was buried. He lost him. And so anyway, we're talking and he's saying that he had to be. been a little down, you know, put on a little weight. And the struggle was, according to him, making time for fitness in his now incredibly busy life. He's got a toddler running around, a very time intensive job. On top of that, he's remodeling houses. He's doing a lot.

And this is the part that stood out to me. He said, Eddie, I've tried everything. I went through, you know, quick phases where I was motivated, but I couldn't you know, maintain that consistency. I was working and then after work, I'd be with my son, who was, you know, just too little to leave alone for 45 minutes. And this is what's funny because it sounds so simple, but, you know, he says, I found a gym with a daycare

so I could bring my son and work out for 45 minutes. And that's when I was able to establish a routine, and that one action or decision allowed my entire life to get back on it. track, right? That was the rock I had to move, which is the phraseology that I want to focus on here. I think it's brilliant the way he said it. You know, basically once I could figure out how to work out on afternoons when he's with me, I was able to make it go from sometimes a thing to always a thing. That was again, the rock that had to be moved. And now I can clearly see from

the conversation, right, the guy's happier, feels better about himself. And you know how it is when you're in that space, it starts to carry over into all aspects of life. And I'm thinking, this is so powerful, right? I told him I'm going to steal this rock metaphor and share it on the podcast on YouTube, because that, in my opinion, is the way to look at meaningful change. He nails it. It's not what do I need to get or acquire or add. Like, you know, we tend to think in those situations.

No, it's what's preventing me from leveling up. What do I need to move to get rid of? Where is the boulder I have to push out of the way? And sure, there's a temptation to perhaps oversimplify, but I think that's exponentially better than the alternative, which is making things unnecessarily complex. And in a way, that's what humans do best anyway, right? The world is infinite numbers and data points and variables.

Humans just pick a few and create stories, with them. Right? So to me, there is value in truly simplifying and saying, okay, that's where I want to be. What's the one thing I could remove that would free me up to start moving that way? Where is my rock that has to be relocated? And it's funny when we find those things, right? It's like turning on the light in a dark room. Everything begins to make sense. You feel momentum. You feel like you're in it. And again, how you feel when you go to bed at night becomes your identity. It's not because you're solving the problem right away,

but because you feel that progress. Progress equals happiness, right? Human beings are invigorated by meaning, the pursuit of purpose. When we're stuck, the painful part isn't necessarily being stuck as much as it's that we're not moving towards what matters, We need that growth. And for my buddy to see that, it was moving the mental rock of,

I can't have a good workout when I'm watching my son. Those two things are mutually exclusive. Remove that limiting belief and boom. And maybe in your particular situation, you know, there are numerous rocks that need to be moved. Incredibly plausible, right? But we can only move one at a time. And like Domino's, you have to push the first one down before the other start to fall.

So where can you push? Which I also like because it emphasizes the power and control we have in our own lives. Again, situations are messy and complex. I get that. But if you can simplify it down to what is one thing that's preventing me from going or changing or stopping or whatever it is for you, what's the big obstacle? Okay, there it is. Let's chip away.

Let's move this thing. It's as if your frustration or, over immobility is a dam. And what you need to do is an add more water to the reservoir, but find out what you can remove to start letting that water flow. Right? You want it to move freely. Because I believe life is a momentum game.

It really is. Like you win when you feel like you're progressing, when you feel like you're taking steps. That's when you're excited. That's when you jump out of bed invigorated. That's where you look for solutions. So look around. you. There's always a step to be taken. In fact, I simplified to the extent that my mantra is,

number one, know that change is possible, and number two, know that the next move is within an arm's reach of where you stand right now. Understanding and believing those two things is power. Don't get disillusioned by how far the top of the mountain feels or how long you've been in one place wishing things were different. None of that matters. The goal is to manufacture momentum and that's what you do. So do it by initiating one small action that frees you up to start walking that way.

And it's amazing when you're in motion things seem to make sense in a way that they simply didn't when you were stationary. That's why it's important to understand that you don't need to have all the answers. In fact, it's impossible to have all the answers.

The journey provides them. The path contains the secrets. Therefore, the goal should be to get yourself stepping down that path. No overly harsh out of this world unrealistic expectations. No, simply be your own biggest ally here. Remove what you don't need and free yourself of that unnecessary minutia. It's go time. I go back and forth often, as you've heard me do here, right?

It's like, yes, life is messy. It's complex. That's true. It's a culmination of infinite variable. and data points, but guess what our job is, guess what your power is, to hone in on the select few of them necessary to tell your story. Human beings have survived for thousands and thousands of years because we are masters of simplification, masters of ignoring what we don't need, and distilling the complex down into

what's actionable. And perhaps that's where you are now, what you need to do most. It's like I'm not where I want to be. Okay, in simple terms, where do I want to be? What does my mountaintop look like? What am I doing now that's getting in the way? And what rocks do I need to move that will get me started down that path to something new? There are some pretty basic themes that consistently reemerge in most of my videos and podcast episodes.

right the idea of you know us having control agency the idea that fear can be an ally whereas joseph campbell states the cave you fear holds the treasure you seek the idea that you're not your past right and there are a few more but essentially today's episode takes them all and places them in the palm of your hand it reminds you that in totality this is all about you being the author of your story. And you don't need the whole book written. Ideas, character development, and all that stuff will come into your head

as you write as the pen hits the paper. You just need to find that starting point. Self-assess. Identify that little piece of opportunity that was hidden beneath the excess and begin. The thing about time, is that it comes and goes. Tomorrow will make today a distant memory,

and as quick as you are here, you'll be gone. What's in front of you is an opportunity to make right now something you'll never forget. You have the ability to write history, to create a story that will live with you forever. Think back to all the days leading up to today, all the training, the hours of preparation, the pain you've felt,

they have brought you to this moment. They are the armor that you wear. Right now is about execution. It's about taking all those hours and turning them into the best version of yourself. Today is about being better than you ever dream you could be. These are the moments you live for. Are the insecurities, the doubt, the disbelief,

this day is yours. Look your opponents in the eye. They cannot give what you can. You have built this opportunity piece by piece. You have created an unstoppable force and it's finally time to reveal that to the world. Let people doubt you. They'll see with time. Let the obstacles stand. You have You will run right through them. Let everything in this universe tell you know you have already told yourself yes. The hardest thing in this world to stop is someone who knows they've won before the game has started. This is your everything, embracing. Make it so that you never forget today. You are the God of your world.

In your world, you write the script. There is no tired. You left that in the wait room years ago. There is no unsure. Pushing yourself to exhaustion every day took care of that. There is only when. When do you rise up? There comes a point when you've just given too much.

Your sacrifices too great to accept anything. but the very best. Everything else is noise. It's your day. It will not disappear with time. It will live on. You have earned today. Go make sure the world knows.

Good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week. That's from George Patton, general in the United States Army, integral to the ally. victory in World War II. So why? What makes this statement so powerful? Well, it rings true because we have to move beyond the idea that we can manufacture greatness with one swing of the bat, one stroke of the pen, that if we wait for the right moment, perfection will come. The light will

turn green. The stars will align and the path will emerge. I feel like I could scream this from every mountain top and it wouldn't be enough. Life is not a perfection game. Life is an adjustment game. And I'll speak anecdotally here. In my experience, looking over my shoulder, reflecting, you know, those times that I'd clung to perfection, rationalizing my immobility by saying, hey, you're not ready, this isn't good enough.

I'd only have to dig a few layers down to see that my not moving wasn't out of some loyalty to excellence. No, I was standing still because of fear, a fear of going, of starting, a fear of the unknown. Perfection is the biggest con there is. It's a scam. It says, wait here, your perfect moment will arrive. Hang tight, the right time is coming. No, there are no problem. perfect beginnings. There's merely the courage to move into something new or the regret that

will ultimately come from wishing that you did. And sure, a part of it's almost counterintuitive. It's like, why isn't it beneficial to wait? Why would you want to take the leap before you're ready? Here's how I see it. One of the most important distinctions to understand is that between the thinker and the doer. The thinker who ponderes, who refurb. who studies and studies and studies thinking he or she can create for him or herself a perfect jump-off point, thinking they can obtain for themselves all the necessary information, all the answers before they begin the journey. The truth is greatness is forged through repetition via wheels on the road, and yes, you are terrible at first. completely unsure at first.

You get lost at first. But this becomes the knowledge that shapes the journey. When you go before you're ready, two important things happen. First, after falling down and feeling embarrassed and insecure, you get back up, you look around and you go, wow, okay, I'm still here.

That sucked, sure, but it wasn't as bad, as my brain told me it would be. Next, you learn from the exchange. You can start doubling down on what works and eliminating what doesn't. And eventually, as you take this confidence and wisdom onto the next step, repeatedly, the curve becomes exponential.

In doing, you begin stacking bricks, creating a foundation. Those experiences that humbled you become what you lean on. They're what turn into. to the experience, the knowledge, the credibility. And see, thinking you can skip all that ugly stuff by waiting on the ledge for perfection to arrive in your hands,

that will be your undoing. That's just as crazy as a sailboat waiting for the wind to stop. It's like, no, you need that friction, that resistance to reach your destination. And no, we cannot control everything. Yes, there are powers beyond us. But if you go now, you learn to use and navigate them. The greatest gift we can give ourselves is permission to go. It's looking a year ahead and dreaming of the moment.

We pause and say, wow, what a year. The twists and turns, the lessons, the highs, the lows, the peak moments all brought me here. And how different here is from back there. How far I've come. knowing by the way that life was never asking me for perfection but rather a willingness to start to dive in to adapt along the way i know a lot of people with businesses that exist in their minds but not in reality a lot of people in shape when they close their eyes but not when they look in the mirror a lot of people living their best lives when talking about the future but not when they pull up

to work on a Monday morning. We shorten the gap between our ideal existence and the present moment by going, by stepping now. Even when we can't imagine how the process will unfold, because let me tell you, life will bend and twist in ways you can't even fathom. It'll take you places that ignite your soul, show you things you never.

dreamt of seeing. But you have to put yourself in position to receive that from life. The world wants to help people who help themselves. So give yourself the gift of progress, of momentum. If a dream is only worth the action one is willing to take to bring it to life, let that action start now. Move beyond that. the illusion of perfection and towards the opportunity to take the imperfect every single day and transform it into greatness. Every time your mind says you're not ready, let that be your invitation to step forward. See, life may not be a race, but that doesn't mean time will politely wait for you. We must say goodbye to perfection as we evolve, as we grow,

I can guarantee you it won't be missed.