Choosing the Hard Path: Ricky Daniels on Travel, MMA & Finding Faith

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The Relentless Pursuit Podcast

Joe Adams

183 episodes

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Welcome to The Relentless Pursuit Podcast—where resilience, authenticity, and purpose collide. We share raw stories of triumph, deep conversations, and personal reflections on life’s toughest challenges. From overcoming failure to redefining success, this veteran-owned platform is rooted in grit, integrity, and growth. Expect inspiring interviews and thought-provoking episodes on resilience, mental health, spirituality, and transformation. If you’re ready to embrace your full potential—this space is for you.

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Choosing the Hard Path: Ricky Daniels on Travel, MMA & Finding Faith

The Relentless Pursuit Podcast

1 hour 52 minutes 10 seconds

1 month ago

Choosing the Hard Path: Ricky Daniels on Travel, MMA & Finding Faith

In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Joe Adams sitsdown with Ricky Daniels to explore a journey that spans continents, battles, and transformations. From childhood struggles and feeling boxed in, to life abroad in China and Australia, Ricky shares the raw experiences that shapedhim. Along the way, he reflects on MMA, cultural clashes, and the lessons of freedom and faith discovered in unexpected places. This is a story of resilience, discovery, and choosing the hard path when it matters most.

Sponsors:
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- True Friends Moving Company

- Protein Snack Shop

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Timestamps:

00:00 Childhood Visions and Struggles

01:06 Introduction to the Podcast

01:38 Meet Ricky Daniels

02:39 Ricky's Current Life Goals

05:11 Ricky's Upbringing and Family Background

12:09 Spiritual Encounters and Paranormal Experiences

23:32 Understanding Shadow People and Spiritual Dimensions

39:16 Striving for Positivity

40:04 Inmates and Paranormal Experiences

41:25 Adolescent Struggles and Spiritual Awakening

42:10 Challenges with Church and Youth Group

45:12 Teenage Rebellion and Identity Crisis

55:37 Navigating Racial Stereotypes

01:06:48 Embracing Individuality and Rebellion

01:14:15 Overseas Experiences and Personal Growth

01:14:23 Regretting a Film Degree

01:15:37 Navigating the 2008 Economic Crash

01:16:04 Challenges in Hollywood

01:17:33 The Rise of Reality TV

01:18:50 Struggles of Young Filmmakers

01:24:20 Teaching English Overseas

01:26:48 Living in Rural China

01:28:48 Learning Mandarin

01:43:34 Moving to Australia

01:50:59 Sponsorship Message
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