Episodes

2 days ago
E248 Accountability of 1
2 days ago
2 days ago
In this short episode, CJ talks about why holding yourself accountable is the key ingredient to making this world a better place for ALL OF US to live.
Key Topics
- Both greatness and tragedy start within our minds
- Plant roots vs. Human root (mind)
- How to hold yourself accountable
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7 days ago
7 days ago
Today's guest is Braxton Manley, co-founder and CEO of Braxley.
He blends his creative fashion sense and eye for design to build products that not only look and feel cool, they solve problems for their customers.
Learn more about the Braxley story here
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Key Topics
- How Braxton started Braxley Bands
- The patience and effort it took to create Braxley
- When did Braxley Bands become a business?
- Braxton's inspirations for entrepreneurship
- Braxton's biggest business lessons
- Braxley Bands' future plans and design strategy
- How childhood shapes our capabilities
- The scope and vision for Braxley Bands
- Who would be Braxley's best customer?
- Braxton's ideas for future products
- A day in the life of Braxton Manley
- Accountability is key to success
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Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
E246 What is your heart saying?
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
In this short episode, CJ gives you the opportunity to tune out of your mind and into your heart.
Key Topics
- The noise in your mind
- What does CJ's heart say to him?
- Giving yourself permission to listen to your heart
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Thursday Mar 09, 2023
E245 The Stop Drinking Coach - Bardia Rezaei
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Today’s guest is Bardia Rezaei.
He is a Sobriety and Life Coach who teaches people how to quit drinking alcohol so they can step into the next chapter of their life and begin fulfilling their potential.
Currently, he is on a mission to create a revolutionary system that helps people who struggle with alcohol, transform their life mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Listen to Bardia's "The Stop Drinking Coach" Podcast
This Episode's Key Topics
- Having a "one day at a time" mentality
- Bardia's story and journey to sobriety
- What would Bardia ask his deceased father if he could?
- How Bardia's uncle impacted his life when his father passed away
- How do you know when alcohol is problematic?
- The dangers of alcohol and how it's normalized
- What makes us want to live in a carefree world?
- Why we should try to understand our trauma
- How Bardia started his brand and coaching
- Bardia's biggest struggle as a coach
- A day in the life of Bardia Rezaei
- Bardia's coaching program and platforms
- What does "thriving" mean to Bardia?
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Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
E244 Two monks and a woman.
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
In this short episode, CJ tells the story of two monks and a woman, and how this story can help you prioritize your thoughts and maximize your present moment.
Key Topics
- Allowing thoughts of your past to consume you
- Learning to "let go" and begin focusing on the now
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Thursday Mar 02, 2023
E243 The Battle Against Perfectionism w/ Scott Simmons
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
In this episode, Scott Simmons discusses how he has struggled with perfectionism, as well as the impact it has had on his career as a creative and content producer.
During the convo, CJ and Scott decipher when striving for perfection is good vs. bad, and how both of them are working together to find the happy balance within their creative endeavors.
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Key Topics
- The value in releasing content before it's perfect
- Scott's growth and overcoming perfectionism
- Following trends without losing who you are
- Thriving on your individual niche
- Having the mindset to keep going
- CJ and Scott's views on what "making it" means
- Considering what’s best for you
- Don't let perfectionism stop you
- Scott's challenge of commitment
- Find out what you're truly committed to
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Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
E242 Always be a student.
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
In this short episode, CJ discusses why it is important to be a "student" throughout the entirety of your life.
Key Topics
- Why ambition matters
- How the "student" mindset leads to a limitless life
- What CJ is currently learning
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Thursday Feb 23, 2023
E241 ThriveOn Finances: How to Grow & Leverage Your Credit Score, with Josh Steil
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
In this episode, we discuss all things credit scores with Josh Steil. He explains how credit scores work, how to dig out of poor credit, the difference between personal and business credit, and so much more! Tune in to hear more from Josh and see below for a full list of topics covered in this episode.
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Key Topics
- How Josh recently attended the Super Bowl for free
- Josh’s background
- Taking risks
- Breaking down credit and credit scores
- Tips to build your credit score
- How to dig yourself out of poor credit
- Do you trust Credit Karma?
- Why do credit scores vary so much?
- How Josh started helping people with their credit scores
- The journey of going from engineering to what he is doing today
- Using social media for revenue and gaining clients
- The fundamental problems people face in growing their credit
- The services Josh and his brother offer
- The difference between business and personal credit
- Abundance vs scarcity mindset
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Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
E240 Ambiguity Leads to Anxiety
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
In this short episode, CJ discusses how the ambiguity in life can cause anxiety, as well as how he has worked on allowing himself to feel anxiety, rather than trying to control it.
Key Topics
- Short-term anxiety from pent up energy
- The ability to handle more anxiety
- Letting go of trying to control everything
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Thursday Feb 16, 2023
E239 Pain is not your enemy.
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
In this short episode, CJ discusses the importance of befriending your pain, rather than running away from it.
Key Topics
- Why do we tend to choose comfort
- What pain teaches us about ourselves
- How pain can bring more fulfillment and purpose to life
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