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
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
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
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
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
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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Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Erin and CJ are now officially two months away from their son's birth, and they've taken this period as an opportunity to reflect on the traits they would like to pass on to him. Mostly, this contemplation has revolved around courage: these soon-to-be parents want their child to be brave in moments of fear, honest when it's inconvenient, and vulnerable when it matters.
They've done their best to exemplify these qualities in how they've faced some of the frustrations that pregnancy brings – instead of hiding them away, and they have chosen to share their experiences as a couple here in this episode.
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Key Topics
- The importance of being courageous, honest, and vulnerable with their future child
- How Erin has handled some frustrations that pregnancy creates
- The importance for CJ to show his son courage in moments of fear
- Why it is important to take interest in people's personal lives and engaging them on more than just work topics
- How striving for self-improvement has helped their relationship as a married couple
- Why dedicating time to one another every week is vital to having a THRIVING marriage
- The importance of self-care in marriage
- The traits that Erin and CJ want to pass down to their son, as well as traits they don’t want to pass on to him
- Why investing energy in art and creation is important for children and adults
- How CJ is changing his habits now to set himself up to be a great father for his son
- Why it is important to support your partner’s goals as if they were your own
- Allowing your partner to lead and guide you
- How CJ has come to recognize his wife's strengths and accepts her preferences even if they differ from his own
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Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
In this episode, we feature a panel discussion from the recent How Do You Health Fest in Austin, TX. The panel consists of founders in the local health and wellness spaces ranging from coaching to consumer packaged goods. We cover a variety of topics including building a business, improving sales, maintaining a healthy mindset, and so much more! Tune in to hear more from our amazing panelists and see below for a full list of topics covered in this episode.
Key Topics
- Introducing the panelists
- How “an anxious body produces a diseased mind”
- Baldo breaks down how he has progressed his mindset through building a business
- Danielle’s advice to those seeking to create and cultivate their own communities
- Advice for those considering and/or building a consumer packaged goods
- How to improve your sales (even with pricey products) and change your mindset around selling
- Raising capital as a health business
- Exploring how fitness has paid dividends in Danielle’s business
- Common mistakes people make when hosting health events or conferences
- How Peter sourced the best ingredients for his company and how you can too
- Determining where to delegate your time and presence
- Asking the panel: What business advice would you give yourself 10 years ago?
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HDYH: Instagram
Baldo Garza: Instagram
Danielle Gertner: Instagram
Noah Huisman: Instagram
Peter Rushford: Instagram
Freddie Kimmel: Instagram
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Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
In this short episode, CJ discusses the importance of nourishing your mind, body, and spirit through positive actions.
Key Topics
- Your actions lead to positive or negative outcomes
- Nourish your life through the actions you take
- How can you improve your habits; thus improving your outcomes
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Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
In this episode, Erin Damm joins us to discuss her experiences with event planning, network marketing, and social media, as well as her work in planning domestic and international yoga retreats. Erin is the COO of MSW Lounge and Nutrition, where her mission is to spread health and education to help others reach their full potential. Tune in to hear Erin's story and see below for a complete list of topics covered in this episode.
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Key Topics
- 0:00:00 The Benefits of Wandering Through Life and Accruing Different Skills and Experiences
- 0:02:00 Breaking down her tagline "Wanderin Damm"
- 0:03:37 Exploring the Wilds of Glacier, Yellowstone, and the Grand Tetons
- 0:05:34 Courage and Confidence
- 0:07:11 The Benefits of Taking Risks and Following Your Own Path
- 0:09:13 Conversation on Expressing Oneself and Finding One's People
- 0:13:36 Reflections on Growing Up with Boomer Parents
- 0:15:09 The Benefits of Travel and Exploring New Opportunities
- 0:20:47 Reflections on Hosting Retreats and the Benefits of Multi-Management
- 0:27:10 Fundraising Strategies: A Conversation with a Nonprofit Professional
- 0:28:36 Tim Ferriss' Four Hour Work Week and Remote Working Experiences
- 0:33:55 MSW Lounge: A Wellness Clinic and Hub for Business Partnerships
- 0:35:55 Discussing the Benefits of the MSW Lounge for Health and Wellness
- 0:38:10 Exploring Serendipity and the Mission of MSW
- 0:42:36 The Benefits of Being a Jack of All Trades
- 0:46:46 Risk-Taking and Entrepreneurship
- 0:48:46 Reflection on Three Years Working with John and Baldo
- 0:50:02 Finding Balance: Managing Expectations and Mental Health
- 0:52:05 Her Retreat and Yoga Classes
- 0:56:46 Defining “Thriving”
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
In this short episode, CJ discusses the difference between studying war and living the warrior's life.
He makes an argument that society has bred a culture of cutting corners to gain certificates, degrees and trophies instead of doing the hard work and learning necessary to gain true skills.
The question is raised as to why these certificates, degrees, and trophies are important if they don't always add value to one's life.
He concludes that it is the hard work and dedication that builds principles of a human being that can survive the internal wars of life.
Key Topics
- Why does society focus on trophies and rewards
- The importance of taking action and becoming a warrior instead of just studying war
- Encouraging you to take initiative by reaching out to other people, attending events, and attacking goals with passion
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