In the latest episode of *Keep Hustling*, Aaron Gordon chats with Ruben Gomez, a Venezuelan entrepreneur living in Omaha, Nebraska. Ruben opens up about his struggles with anxiety and depression after relocating to the US and adjusting to the harsh Midwest winters. He discusses how the changing seasons shape our routines, overall performance, and mental well-being. Ruben emphasizes the importance of creating flexible, seasonal routines instead of clinging to rigid, year-round schedules – a shift that has been vital for his personal and professional development.
Together with Aaron, Ruben highlights the significance of finding harmony and balance in hustle culture, challenging the common belief that success relies on constant grinding. The episode is packed with practical advice on how to tailor your habits to fit the different seasons of life. Ruben leaves us with a thought-provoking insight on the value of reconnecting with our roots by being mindful of the natural cycles around us.
Quote to Remember:
"Understanding the seasons in your life is probably the most important thing we have to go back to…going back to our roots is what we need, which is simply paying attention to the seasonal changes in our environment."
– Ruben Gomez
Get To Know Ruben Gomez
Ruben Gomez is the founder of The Seasonal Movement, a project dedicated to transforming lives by connecting the science of epigenetics with the natural rhythms of the seasons. With over 10 years of research and development, Ruben created the Epigenetic Seasonal Programming Method. This method helps individuals align their unique inner biology with their current environmental patterns, enabling them to live with greater harmony, energy, and purpose. Known for his holistic and innovative approach, Ruben is deeply committed to a global mission: to elevate the consciousness and frequency of humanity, one mind at a time by guiding individuals to become aware of their unique genes and the natural seasonal rhythms of their environment, guiding them to build routines that are aligned with their seasonall environment, ultimately leading to sustainable success one season at the time. Guiding individuals to show up as their best selves, not by striving to do more, but by achieving more with less effort
3 Episode Key Takeaways
1. Embrace Seasonal Rhythm for Success: Ruben explains how syncing your routines with the natural cycles of the seasons can boost both productivity and well-being. Adapting your schedule to your environment, rather than resisting it, is crucial for maintaining high performance sustainably.
2. Redefine Hustle with Flow and Alignment: Real hustle isn’t about grinding non-stop; it’s about finding alignment with your life’s rhythms. Ruben and Aaron both agree that changing our perspective on hustle can help us keep the momentum going without burning out.
3. Flexibility is Key to Long-Lasting Habits: The belief in a one-size-fits-all routine is misleading and often leads to failure. Ruben’s experiences reveal that adapting your habits as life and seasons change is the true secret to building routines that last.
Show Overview:
00:00 Invisible Wall Breakthrough
04:39 Springtime Challenges: Maintaining Success
07:18 Embrace Vulnerability and Balance
11:09 Seasonal Impact on Personal Goals
14:12 Replacing Hustle with Alignment
18:00 Hustle and Flow Dynamics
19:54 Optimizing Biological Rhythms
25:11 The Privilege of Avoiding Grind
26:47 Embrace Seasonal Wisdom
