Ryan explains his need to shift from being a coach who imparts wisdom to a student focused on his own growth.
Ryan, a former pro runner and coach, discusses his recent decision to stop coaching professional athletes. He explains this major life change as a shift from a 'teacher' posture to a 'student' posture, driven by a need for personal grounding, learning, and growth. The conversation explores themes of work-life balance, meditation, and the psychological journey of midlife reinvention.