120: How to Overcome Any Setback and Build Wealth w/ Ryan Stewman

In this episode of The InPowered Life Podcast, Rudi Riekstins speaks with Ryan Stewman, CEO and founder of Apex, entrepreneur, and author of 11 books. Ryan shares his powerful journey from a troubled past—including multiple arrests and setbacks—to becoming a highly successful business leader. He reveals the mindset shifts, strategies, and financial principles that helped him break free from limitations and create lasting success.

Key Takeaways:

Resilience is built through overcoming setbacks, not avoiding them.
The G-Code framework (Gratitude, Genetics, Goals, Group) helps maintain focus and beat complacency.
Money should move—saving alone won’t create wealth.
The “force of average” keeps people stuck in mediocrity; overcoming it requires intentional focus.
Giving away 10% of your income fosters abundance and a healthy money mindset.
Building wealth isn’t just about income—it’s about investing wisely and keeping money flowing.

Quotes:

“The world is designed to keep you average. Your job is to fight back and push forward.” – Ryan Stewman
“Success isn’t about how much money you make—it’s about what you do with your life and the impact you create.” – Rudi Riekstins

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Website: https://ryanstewman.com/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ryanstewman

Chapters:
[00:00] Introduction

[02:15] Ryan Stewman’s Background & Early Struggles