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
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
In this episode, CJ shares his insights on how to diversify your income and make more money.
He discusses his personal experience of starting to make money at a young age through tasks like shoveling snow, mowing lawns, and babysitting. He then talks about the limitations of working traditional jobs and explores alternative ways to leverage your time to make more money.
Tune in to learn how you can expand your income streams and accumulate wealth.
Key Topics
[00:01:54] Credit card points and hacks.
[00:04:00] Trading your time for money.
[00:07:52] Real estate investment tips.
[00:11:43] Diverse ways to make money.
[00:14:31] Leveraging wealth for positive world impact.
Connect with CJ Finley:
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Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
In this episode, CJ interviews Jorge Luis Quintero, a communication specialist, content creator, and entrepreneur.
They dive into the topic of communication and its importance in personal and professional relationships.
Jorge shares how his obsession with understanding communication began during a period of solitude in 2019. He reflects on the value of living alone and having time to think, which allowed him to observe and interact with people in different settings. Tune in to gain insights on effective communication and its impact on thriving in life.
Key Topics
- [00:02:08] How college breeds group think.
- [00:05:57] Broadening Perspectives by looking back through History.
- [00:09:00] Living in a van.
- [00:12:01] Content creation and social media.
- [00:15:32] Recognizing filler words.
- [00:20:41] Difficult conversations.
- [00:24:20] Practice talking with people.
- [00:29:11] The power of silence.
- [00:32:30] How do we get people to not even need to respond?
- [00:35:25] Being interested over being interesting.
- [00:39:14] Becoming a better listener.
- [00:44:08] Striving Towards Milestones.
- [00:47:01] Family and the impact of being distant from them.
- [00:52:08] How to decide when the right time is to invest in intimate relationships.
- [00:54:03] Indecisiveness and decision-making.
- [00:58:25] Control and balance.
- [01:02:03] Thriving and living your fullest life.
Connect with Jorge
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Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
In this short episode, CJ takes the metaphor of life as a book and uses it as a stepping stone to challenge listeners to enhance their own life stories. Filled with his own personal examples, this message prompts listeners to align their decisions with the story they want to tell and the person they wish to become.
Key Topics
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Visualizing your life as a book
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CJ reveals his own initiatives to enrich his life narrative
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How to take action on writing your own story
Connect with CJ Finley:
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Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
In this episode, CJ reflects on his journey with the THRIVE ON LIFE Podcast and discusses his decision to pivot in an effort to make the show more valuable and impactful.
He shares his reasons for feeling unfulfilled and stagnant, and outlines his vision for the future of the podcast, including practical tips, value-driven episodes, and featuring his wife as a co-host. The goal is to provide valuable content and stories that connect with listeners on various topics related to personal growth, relationships, business, and more.
Key Topics
- CJ opens up about feeling unfulfilled and not reaching his full potential as a podcast host
- How stagnation in creativity and the need for a fresh approach led to this decision
- CJ reflects on his journey, from starting the podcast with a desire to showcase conversations and improve as a communicator to the current point of reevaluating the podcast's direction.
- The plan for the revamped podcast
- Asking listeners to contribute to the podcast by suggesting guests, sharing impactful episodes, providing feedback and ideas.
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Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Today’s guest is Zach Rance,
He is a certified lifecoach who helps high income earners reduce stress levels, create better work life balance, get in better shape, and build better habits that lead to a lifetime of positive change.
Having been a reality TV star on Big Brother 16, Zach also knows what it is like to go through the ups and downs of stardom, and the mental health struggles that it can lead to. Because of this, Zach spends time befriending and coaching other people who may be struggling with some of the similar problems he has conquered in the past.
This conversation was full of a ton of great energy from Zach, he will have you wanting to run through all the obstacles that you are facing in your life.
Key Topics
[00:02:28] Certified life coach definition.
[00:02:55] Negative connotation of life coaching.
[00:06:16] Zach's severe identity crisis.
[00:08:59] Struggling with personal finances.
[00:13:01] The results of years of habits of arrogance and complacency.
[00:16:37] The impact environment has on our outcomes.
[00:19:38] Building the confidence to start anything you choose.
[00:23:19] How Iron Man is bare minimum fitness level for Zach.
[00:24:30] Energy and mindset you get from running.
[00:28:04] Registering for an Ironman.
[00:31:13] The advantages of living in a supportive environment.
[00:34:00] How making his training the most important thing helped him achieve his goals.
[00:38:37] How Zach is preparing to step into a higher price point for his services.
[00:41:45] Think bigger, go bigger, or go home.
[00:44:29] Gritty bootstrap in the business.
[00:47:47] Zach and his beliefs around not charging enough.
[00:50:38] Having fear, but overcoming it with courage.
[00:52:19] Zach's free call and podcast resources.
[00:56:26] The best way to learn is to teach.
Connect with Zach
Buy Zach's book: "Live Better Now: A guaranteed way for Millennials and Gen Z to live a healthier and happier life."
Connect with CJ Finley:
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Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
In this short episode, CJ shares his insights on how our birthplaces and upbringing influence our desires, perspectives, and understanding of success, citing a thought-provoking post by Zach Pogrob.
Key Topics
- Most of our aspirations and ways of viewing the world are inherited or learned, not original.
- How immersing ourselves in diverse cultures, provides a unique opportunity to "hack" our pre-set software and expand our understanding of human perspectives.
- Traveling can help distinguish between innate desires and those shaped by societal norms or external influences.
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Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Today's guest is Monica Lim.
In this episode she shares her journey towards practical living, explaining how she seeks to simplify her life and boost productivity in all her endeavors.
She discusses her concept of 'let's get practical,' her process of starting a podcast, and her quest to explore the meaning of practicality for different people.
Listen in as she shares insightful examples from her personal life and how she effectively delegates tasks in her professional projects.
Monica also opens up about her background in civil engineering and how she beautifully organizes Notion pages for her clients to create more efficient and effective projects/business/art.
Key Topics
- Monica's 'let's get practical' mantra and how it inspired her to start a podcast.
- Her unique approach to practicality, emphasizing its variation for different individuals.
- Monica shares her amusing struggle with laundry chores, revealing how she uses mise en place to make it easier.
- She talks about delegating the initial stages of projects (0-10%) to help overcome procrastination.
- Learn about Monica's background in civil engineering and how it influences her meticulous approach to organizing her Notion pages.
- The initial lack of confidence inhibiting people from actualizing their ideas, and how this fear can be overcome through creating and receiving feedback from others.
- The impact of COVID-19 on Monica's professional career
- How Monica became a Notion expert
- Her desire to bring Notion to senior citizens in nursing homes
- The transition from working full-time to a more independent and creative roles
- How Monica got involved with the production of fashion shows
- Insights on starting and managing a podcast
- How writing aids in better thinking
- The concept of "taste," particularly in writing.
- Monica shares her admiration for writers like Morgan Housel and expresses her desire to achieve a similar level of effortless and simple writing.
Connect with Monica
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Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
In this short episode, CJ delves into the intriguing psychology of how individuals perceive the uncontrollable events in their lives. Drawing a vivid analogy between spotting a dolphin or shark in the ocean and reacting to stressors, the discussion centers around the potential to transform perceived threats into manageable challenges. An introspective look into how we interpret our experiences and maintain emotional balance in the face of adversity.
Key Topics
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Dolphins or Sharks? Learn about a unique analogy that posits how we view the world around us—either as full of threats (sharks) or opportunities (dolphins).
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Noah’s Insight: Hear an anecdote about the CJ's friend Noah, whose perspective on people's reactions to uncontrollable circumstances sparks an engaging conversation on the human psyche.
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Reframing Adversity: Discover the power of perspective as CJ illustrates how to see the 'sun' or 'dolphins,' even when it's 'raining'—how to remain optimistic amidst challenging situations.
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Taming Your Inner Shark: Exploring self-awareness and emotional control. Learn about recognizing your inner 'shark'—the tendency to react negatively—and developing the ability to respond calmly instead.
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Personal Transformation: Gain insight from the CJ's personal journey of transforming 'sharks' into 'dolphins'—learning to manage stressors for improved mental, physical, and spiritual health.
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Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
In this episode, CJ unpacks his personal entrepreneurial journey and his decision to introduce a third variation of episodes.
He opens up about his motivation to share his story and how he navigated his way to establishing THRIVEONLIFE.
From his early job experiences to establishing a side hustle in fitness while working in corporate America, CJ covers how he managed risk and scaled his business. He also provides practical advice on starting a business or a side hustle and his perspective on life and business success.
Key Topics:
- CJ's childhood experiences in babysitting that introduced him to the value of hard work, self-reliance, and cash based businesses.
- His perspective on the value of unconventional job paths and how he leveraged this principle in his entrepreneurial journey.
- His journey to becoming a fitness trainer alongside his corporate job at UBS Wealth Management, and how he managed risk while setting up his business.
- Practical tips on gaining clients both in-person and digitally, and the importance of testimonials in building trust.
- CJ's approach to pre-building systems for scaling his business, even before getting the first client.
- Insights into the real reasons why people seek personal improvements, emphasizing the desire for confidence in various aspects of life.
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Importance of building trust with clients, understanding their root problems, and designing systems to accommodate growth.
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Leveraging Referrals & Building Customer Relationships: He explains the role of referrals, affiliates, and ambassadors in expanding a client base.
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Practical Steps in Starting a Business: CJ emphasizes the importance of doing market testing and setting up proper business infrastructure (like an LLC and a business bank account) to avoid future problems.
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Transitioning to Business Consulting & Lessons Learned: his transition from personal training to business consulting, explaining how he tapped into existing networks to offer his services to other industries.
- Conclusion and reflections on the lessons learned from CJ's journey so far.
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Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
In this short episode, CJ shares personal reflections on the importance of mindful living and gratitude. He discusses the often unnoticed privilege of waking up every day and learning to appreciate the simplicity of life, while challenging listeners to slow down, disconnect from the constant urge to achieve more, and cherish the beauty of the present moment.
Key Topics:
- Are you controlled by your "monkey brain?"
- CJ's struggle to change his mindset
- The impact of appreciating simple things like the sunrise and the sounds of the morning
- The practice of recognizing the privilege of being alive
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