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 Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
In this episode, CJ Finley chats again with Jeff McSweeny to recap their experience og running a The Lake Norman 50k Ultra race. They discuss their thoughts and feelings on the day of the race and the challenges they faced during the event.
Despite dealing with some soreness and bruised feet, they reflect on the mental strength gained from completing the race and discuss how it motivates them to continue inspiring others to overcome their own obstacles.
Tune in to hear their inspiring journey and learn how to thrive in all areas of life.
Key Topics
00:02:00 Family support is motivating.
00:05:31 Preparation and familiarity reduce anxiety.
00:15:41 How to maintain motivation during challenging moments.
00:21:25 Using Spotify motivational speeches to help overcome the pain.
00:26:56 Cj and Jeff switched leading the run to help time pass.
00:33:13 Hard work leads to accomplishments we cannot see until after the fact.
00:38:30 Why more people need to share their stories to inspire others.
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Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
In this episode, CJ Finley sits down with his lifelong friend, Jeff McSweeny, as they prepare to run their first ultramarathon, the Lake Norman 50K. They discuss their training, mindset, and goals leading up to the race. Jeff shares his excitement for pushing past the 20-mile mark and testing his body's limits.
They also talk about the importance of fueling with carbs and the positive impact of sharing knowledge. Tune in to hear their journey and how they're feeling going into the race.
Key Topics
00:08:47 How other people doubting you can be fuel motivation.
00:13:06 Why Jeff hired a coach.
00:15:56 Importance of setting goals.
00:21:17 Prioritize adaptability and lifelong friendships.
00:26:36 Personal health leads to community health.
00:33:59 How to say "no" to friends and family during ultra training.
00:39:12 Invest in relationships for lifelong growth.
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
In this solo short episode, CJ discusses the importance of being honest with oneself about how you spend your time and the excuses you may often make.
He emphasizes that saying "I don't have time" is often just an excuse for not wanting to do something, and shares personal examples of admitting what he does or does not want to do and how he prioritizes his time.
The episode concludes by highlighting the tendency for people to lie to themselves about their time management.
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Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
In this episode, hosts CJ and Erin Finley discuss their recent experience participating in HYROX Mixed Doubles in Dallas, Texas.
They share their thoughts on pushing themselves to their limits, the importance of not overexerting oneself in certain aspects of life, and the overall benefits of participating in functional fitness races.
Tune in to hear their unfiltered conversation on racing, their marriage, and how to start thriving in all areas of life.
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Key Topics
[00:01:13] The HYROX fitness race concept.
[00:05:07] Training expectations and challenges.
[00:08:11] Pushing yourself to the max.
[00:12:09] What's going through your head during the race?
[00:16:10] What it feels like to be in the arena.
[00:19:24] The importance of community when it comes to hard challenges like HYROX.
[00:24:18] Cardio endurance and training.
[00:33:29] The purpose of peaks and valleys in sports and races.
[00:35:31] Self-doubt and personal growth.
[00:38:43] How to run wisely during HYROX.
[00:43:06] Gratitude and partnership in life and races.
[00:46:14] The potential of anybody.
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Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
In this episode, CJ has a conversation with Ty Morris.
In the last two decades, Ty has been a professional basketball player, in capital markets sales, a real estate developer and PE/VC investor, and has lived in two different countries and six different cities (Chicago, Boston, Indianapolis, Denver, NYC and Cluj-Napoca Romania).
Life transitions and how to THRIVE during them... are very familiar to him. He's made 7-figures in three different industries, which gives him perspectives on how to help other young people go from 0-1 in brand new settings.
Today, along with being a loving husband and father, his mission is to remove the roadblocks in human connection through the use of evergreen communication tools. (While still operating as a practitioner in RE/PE/VC - never want to become a philosophologist)
Key Topics
00:06:14 Overcoming rejection fuels hunger.
00:10:46 Adversity teaches important life lessons.
00:15:19 Embracing new opportunities despite challenges.
00:27:00 Transitioning out of professional basketball
00:31:20 Importance of introspection and self-reflection.
00:39:38 Slowing down for meaningful fatherhood.
00:42:10 Prioritize family time for grounding.
00:47:42 Importance of boundaries and confidence
00:57:16 Embrace change and personal growth.
00:59:33 The power of storytelling.
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Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
In this solo short episode, CJ reflects on his recent attendance of HPLT Austin.
He discusses the importance of investing in oneself and shares his experiences and valuable takeaways after attending challenging and growth-oriented events like Cactus to Clouds and HPLT (High-Performance Lifestyle Training).
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Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
In this episode, hosts CJ and Erin Finley discuss the importance of taking a step back and finding time to connect with each other.
They share how their podcast has become a way for them to catch up and have meaningful conversations.
Erin also talks about CJ's recent trip to a retreat for men in the wellness space and how that has impacted his life, relationships, and business.
Tune in to hear more about their experiences and insights on thriving in life.
Key Topics
[00:02:05] CJ's biggest takeaway from the Cactus to Clouds retreat.
[00:06:42] Building a like-minded community.
[00:10:22] Men prioritizing family over business.
[00:13:20] Controlling outcome vs. relaxing nervous system.
[00:18:14] Writing my own obituary.
[00:22:08] Unleashing masculine energy.
[00:27:15] Letting go and prioritizing.
[00:30:15] Balancing work and family.
[00:33:11] Reflection on meaningful conversations.
[00:37:16] Connection time and self-care.
Connect with Erin
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Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
In this episode, hosts CJ and Erin Finley discuss the concept of utilizing suffering as a skill. They reflect on their own experiences with sickness and death, and how it has shaped their perspective on living with integrity, intention, passion, and purpose.
They explore the idea of feeling lost and stagnant when everything seems to be going well, and suggest that putting oneself in uncomfortable positions can lead to growth.
Join them as they dive into the topic of how suffering can be a catalyst for personal transformation.
Key Topics
[00:02:10] Pain as a purpose for growth.
[00:09:03] Utilizing suffering as a skill.
[00:12:46] Suffering with other people.
[00:16:49] Living a fulfilling life.
[00:19:51] Challenging yourself to do uncomfortable things.
[00:24:58] Silent retreats.
[00:28:23] No tech, no agenda.
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Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
In this solo short episode, CJ reflects on the concept of "letting go" and how it has impacted his life since becoming a parent.
He discusses the importance of managing time and energy and his personal experience of re-evaluating his priorities and making adjustments to ensure he can give his son the attention and care he deserves.
He also explores the challenges faced by parents in balancing work, personal life, and family, emphasizing that there is no right or wrong answer.
CJ concludes by discussing the value of running personal experiments to find the best approach to managing these responsibilities.
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Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
In this episode, hosts CJ and Erin Finley discuss the importance of self-growth in content creation. They share their own experiences with creating content and offer advice for those looking to start a podcast or create any type of content. They emphasize the need to keep going, even when things get tough, and remind listeners that it's better to have something 80% done than nothing at all.
Tune in for unfiltered conversations on life, marriage, parenthood, health, wellness, and the art of thriving.
Key Topics
[00:01:39] Waves in content creation.
[00:03:59] Instagram as a platform.
[00:09:30] Leveraging life experiences to help produce better content.
[00:14:00] Producing content around scaling in life and business.
[00:20:02] Content creation and personal growth.
[00:24:09] Content strategy and finding balance.
[00:28:29] Practicing and getting better.
[00:31:00] Starting your journey.
Connect with Erin
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