The THRIVEONLIFE Podcast aims to help mission based people, brands, and businesses THRIVE on life, love, health, and everything in between. Tune in every THRIVE THURSDAY as CJ Finley, speaks with guests who wish to help other people THRIVE in the areas of health and fitness, business and entrepreneurship, and mindset and mental health. This show will provide answers to questions like: *How do I get more physically, mentally, and spiritually fit? *How business and entrepreneurship can make me a better human being? *How do I start on my entrepreneurial journey? *How do I make more money? *How can I build communities? *How can I produce social media content? *How can I start, scale, and sell a business? *How can I start an online business? *How can I improve my relationship with myself? *What books can I read to improve my life? *Who can I surround myself with to improve my life?
Episodes
6 days ago
6 days ago
In this solo episode, CJ delves into the topic of performance.
Drawing insights from books like "How Champions Think" and "Mamba Mentality," he explores how high achievers reach their full potential through discipline, sacrifices, and intentional environments.
CJ encourages listeners to reflect on their own paths to greatness, emphasizing the importance of mindset and daily habits in achieving peak performance. Tune in to discover how to identify and pursue your destined path towards greatness.
00:01:38 - Daily Influences on Performance
00:04:40 - Embracing a Growth Mindset
00:07:01 - The Power of Inversion and Discipline
00:08:25 - Discipline in Athletics and Business
00:10:03 - Commitment to Personal Growth
00:11:30 - Passion and Purpose in Performance
00:14:08 - Discovering What You Love
00:17:17 - Adaptability as a Key to Survival
00:18:10 - Teamwork's Role in Success
00:19:46 - Self-Audit for Improved Performance
00:20:39 - Offering Help as a Coach and Consultant
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Thursday Mar 07, 2024
E340: Building A Better Food System w/ Jesse Konig
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
In this episode CJ welcomes his friend Jesse Konig, Co-Founder of Swizzler.
During the conversation Jesse shares his experience in the food truck scene, how he has disrupted fast food, and how he plans to use healthier french fries as a tool to improve the food system.
CJ and Jesse also discuss pushing personal limits, trying new experiences, and the benefits of stepping out of one's comfort zone. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about growth, resilience, and the power of facing challenges head-on!
Key Topics
[00:02:24] Entrepreneurship and zero training.
[00:06:46] Food truck beginnings and success.
[00:09:47] Food quality and education.
[00:17:23] Learning from mistakes and testing.
[00:21:48] The essence of entrepreneurship.
[00:27:05] Overcoming challenges and innovation.
[00:39:55] VC-backed ventures and expectations.
[00:45:30] Greenwashing in the food industry.
[00:47:14] Regenerative agriculture for healthier food.
[00:52:11] Making farming cool again.
[00:59:24] The cost of organic food.
[01:03:27] Voting with your dollar.
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Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
E339: Playing the Right Game: Aligning Your Life with Your True Desires
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
In this solo short episode, CJ discusses the importance of playing the right game in life.
He emphasizes the need to focus on our own desires and goals rather than succumbing to external pressures. CJ shares his personal experience of chasing goals that weren't truly his and the impact it had on his life. He highlights the struggle many face in trying to meet societal expectations while feeling disconnected from their true selves.
Ultimately, C.J. encourages listeners to align their actions with their authentic selves to avoid the exhaustion of living a life that doesn't fulfill them.
Key Topics
00:00:43 - The Pitfalls of Chasing Others' Goals
00:01:17 - The Pressure of Living Up to Expectations
00:01:50 - The Exhaustion of Inauthenticity
00:03:48 - Making Decisions for Future Narratives
00:06:40 - Taking Control of Your Life's Story
00:07:13 - Practical Exercise for Life Planning
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Thursday Feb 22, 2024
E338 Ainsley's Angels and the Austin Marathon Experience w/ Erin Finley
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
In this episode, CJ and Erin Finley reflect on their experience running the 2024 Austin Marathon, which was the first ever marathon for both of them.
They go on to share their feelings of pride and accomplishment, highlighting how they both felt strong and resilient throughout the race despite uncertainties.
Tune in to hear firsthand the post-race reflections and emotions from their life altering race.
Key Topics
[00:02:34] Running the Austin Marathon.
[00:06:19] Marathon training strategies.
[00:14:46] Mental and physical endurance training.
[00:15:47] The challenge of running alone.
[00:21:03] Pushing through pain.
[00:26:14] Nostalgic reflections on achievements.
[00:32:06] The mindset needed to run a marathon.
[00:38:26] Heartwarming stories from the day of the race.
[00:39:45] The post-marathon blues.
[00:46:12] Marathon vs. HYROX debate.
[00:53:32] Belief in humanity and spreading positivity and kindness.
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Friday Feb 16, 2024
E337 Preparing for the 2024 Austin Marathon w/ Erin Finley
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
In this episode, CJ and Erin Finley discuss their journey towards running in the 2024 Austin Marathon.
They reflect on past life challenges and the decision to tackle something new and uncomfortable. Tune in for a glimpse into their journey before the race, and don't miss the upcoming recap episode to follow their marathon experience firsthand.
Key Topics
[00:01:29] Uncomfortable things and marathons
[00:07:41] Motherhood and self-improvement.
[00:13:31] Running for peace and self-discovery.
[00:18:13] Running for a good cause.
[00:20:37] Leaving it all out there.
[00:26:32] Setting achievable running goals.
[00:32:38] Long distance running reflections.
[00:39:13] Marathon preparation emotions.
[00:43:52] Remembering the journey of competition.
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Thursday Feb 08, 2024
E336 From Chaos to Clarity: How Mind Mapping Can Help You Find Direction
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
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In this episode, CJ Finley delves into the topic of mind mapping and how it can bring clarity to both one's career and personal life.
He shares his own experience of using mind mapping to build brands, businesses, and projects, as well as integrate others into his life.
With the realization that time is limited, he emphasizes the importance of narrowing down goals and figuring out where to focus.
CJ uses this episode to guide listeners through the process of creating a mind map by reflecting on past experiences and identifying core elements.
Overall this episode offers practical advice and insights for those looking to gain clarity and take action in their lives.
Key Topics
[00:01:46] How sports shaped CJ's childhood.
[00:04:26] The scalability of public speaking.
[00:09:53] The psychology of performing well.
[00:12:05] Human performance and how it is CJ's obsession.
[00:19:26] Building a Human operating system.
[00:21:54] Building a Thrive OS.
[00:24:39] Finding clarity in life.
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Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
E335 Proximity Is Power - How Changing Your Environments Will Change Your Life
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
In this solo episode, CJ Finley reflects on the powerful quote "proximity is power" by Tony Robbins.
He shares how proximity to greatness has influenced his own life, particularly in his athletic, academic, and personal health pursuits.
CJ encourages listeners to consider how proximity has impacted their own lives and challenges them to get closer to achieving their goals.
Tune in to gain insights on the importance of surrounding oneself with greatness.
Key Topics
[00:00:43] Why CJ likes the quote "proximity is power."
[00:06:03] How different environments impact personal growth.
[00:08:35] Why proximity will help or hurt your children.
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Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
E334 Maximizing Your Income: Strategies to Make More Passive Income in 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
In this solo episode, CJ Finley discusses the topic of money and how to stay focused on financial goals throughout the year.
He emphasizes the importance of regularly evaluating and setting financial goals for both personal and professional endeavors.
CJ also clarifies the distinction between active income and passive income, debunking common misconceptions about passive income. He encourages listeners to prioritize active income and put in the necessary work to build a passive income stream.
Key Topics
[00:01:15] How to think about money.
[00:05:18] Passive income strategies.
[00:08:05] Investing in real estate.
[00:10:14] Private Money Lending.
[00:13:11] Where to learn about making more money.
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Thursday Jan 25, 2024
E333 A life you don't have to retire from w/ Bobby Ryan
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
In this episode, CJ has a convo with his friend Bobby Ryan III.
One of the topics they discuss is the art of effective communication and share strategies for increasing response rates to emails and direct messages. Bobby shares his experience and insights on how to craft compelling subject lines and subtext to grab attention and generate engagement. While success rates may be low, even a 1% response rate can make a significant impact.
They also tap into areas such as personal and professional self-development, how to collect important data for businesses and brands, and what A.I. and machine learning mean for the future of entrepreneurship...
So you're looking to improve your skills in these areas, this episode is a must-listen.
Key Topics
[00:01:20] Bobby's bad idea of the day.
[00:04:08] DIY standing desk
[00:09:35] Being valuable in every room you go into.
[00:12:55] Name, image, likeness changes for college sports.
[00:15:33] How Bobby dealt with a career-ending injury.
[00:18:48] The cost of dedication.
[00:23:00] Taking a gap of time to reevaluate.
[00:26:13] Elasticity in handling stress.
[00:31:08] Balancing structure and flexibility.
[00:35:19] Sport vs. Entrepreneurship.
[00:38:15] Finding happiness in what you do.
[00:45:38] How to get anything done in life.
[00:49:06] Artificial Intelligence and humans.
[00:52:53] Measuring attention with volatility.
[00:55:17] Valuing attention and risk.
[01:00:34] Venture studio and incubating ideas.
[01:03:04] Passion and collaboration with Bobby.
[01:07:12] Embracing the power of thinking.
[01:11:06] Becoming the person I want to be.
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Thursday Jan 18, 2024
E332 Building Brands, Cultivating Community, and Defying Aging with Eric Hinman
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
In this episode, CJ welcomes his friend Eric Hinman back to the show. Eric has been spending the winter in Austin Texas and making an immense impact on the community there.
This discussion centered around how to be hyper-productive, how to maximize time learning from others through conversations, and living a fulfilling life by spending it with great people.
Throughout the convo, Eric highlights his enjoyment of curating events for like-minded people and creating settings where they can bond and add value to each other's lives. He particularly loves organizing founders-only retreats, bringing together individuals with similar business goals and mindsets to connect and collaborate.
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Key Topics
[00:00:00] Welcome Eric
[00:05:23] Why Eric is in Austin for the winter.
[00:09:31] Social media platforms.
[00:13:03] Longer form media and lifestyle.
[00:15:14] Overcoming awkwardness in content creation.
[00:19:42] Operating at your full potential.
[00:23:17] Saying no and prioritizing.
[00:29:03] Balance between perfection and execution.
[00:29:29] Long form content challenges.
[00:36:23] Building brand relationships.
[00:38:08] Authenticity and building relationships.
[00:42:08] Collaborative marketing and advertisement.
[00:45:10] Supplements as enjoyable snacks.
[00:49:13] Fitness goals and motivation.
[00:52:01] CrossFit games miscalculation.
[00:56:39] Professionalism in CrossFit.
[01:02:00] Movement is medicine.
[01:03:07] What do you want to be known for?
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