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 Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Today’s guest is Isaac Huerta.
He is an entrepreneur who owns 3 bike shops on the coast of California.
Currently he’s on a mission to provide the highest quality service within his businesses, while also leveling up his capabilities as a man of god. He also THRIVES ON his passion of helping others by providing job opportunities that he knows can help lead to bigger and more meaningful lives for the people he employs.
Isaac has an awesome story to tell about coming to America as a teenager and completely transforming his life to not only support himself, but help support others around him. And we are stoked he gets to share part of his story here.
Key Topics
- Isaac’s journey from Mexico to the the U.S. at age 13
- The dream of playing professional basketball and pivoting to soccer
- Isaac drops out of college to pursue Entrepreneurship
- Why Austin Texas
- Issac and his business partner Max move to Miami to be mentored
- The decision to move to California with a group of friends
- How Isaac bought a bike rental company
- The growth of the business, transitioning from bike rentals to offering services such as bike repairs and rentals of e-bikes and scooters
- More cashflow means more businesses for Isaac to buy
- The importance of personal growth and how it intertwines with business growth
- The key to success for Isaac
- The challenges and rewards of owning and operating multiple businesses, including the need to involve and rely on others
- His least favorite part of operating businesses
- Isaac’s goal for the businesses to surpass 500k in revenue
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Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
In this short episode, CJ explores the concept of taking control of your life and pursuing the good life. He discusses the things that are within your control and provides practical reminders to help you focus on what truly matters.
While we all make mistakes and sometimes let external factors influence us, the goal is to raise awareness and inspire self-improvement.
Key Topics:
- Your beliefs, attitude, thoughts, perspective, and honesty are all aspects of your life that you can control.
- The company you keep, the books you read, and your physical well-being through exercise and diet are also under your control.
- You have the power to take risks, be kind to others and yourself, and interpret situations in a positive light.
- Expressing love and gratitude, seeking help when needed, and practicing gratitude are within your control.
- The effort you put forth, how you manage your finances, your focus on the present instead of dwelling on the past, and your resilience after setbacks are all areas where you have control.
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Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
In this episode CJ is joined by his wife, Erin Finley, to discuss the story of how they met, what their childhood through young adulthood looked like, the traumas and tragedies they have endured along the way, and how reflecting back on their lives is what helps them live a better life today, as well as help them align themselves to a more fruitful future.
Key Topics
- Discovering common interests and forming a bond in 5th grade
- AOL instant messenger
- The struggle to find personal identity amidst the pressure to conform
- Erin's pursuit of ambition and the cost it had on her life
- There differing approaches to college applications and reflections on the pressures of educational aspirations
- How Erin's father's death re-connected them
- Why they love living in Austin, but they are thinking about their next move to encourage further personal growth
- Their desire to instill a 'think big' mentality in their young son
- The inception and evolution of their brand, THRIVEONLIFE
- What they plan to do and where they plan to go in the near / long term future
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Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
In this short episode, CJ dissects the 'death by a thousand cuts' phenomenon and how it impacts your health, wealth, and relationships. Tune in for insights on reframing your fears, transforming your habits, and setting yourself on a path toward the life you truly want to live.
Key Topics:
- Discussing the human tendency to focus on potential big failures rather than small, daily habits.
- Analysis of how micro habits impact health and how fear of disease often overshadows the damaging routines we follow.
- Exploring the fear of financial instability and how it can cloud the understanding of poor spending habits.
- Understanding how fear of rejection and being alone can distract us from addressing our micro habits, impacting our relationships negatively.
- Introduction to the 'reframe' concept: how to shift our fears towards not becoming our best selves.
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Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Today’s guest is Khe Hy,
Khe worked on Wall Street for 15 years, becoming one of the youngest managing directors at BlackRock. At the time, he thought he had fulfilled the dreams he had held since childhood: Income. Status, and A nice apartment.
But deep inside, he felt comfortably numb and was afraid he would spend the rest of his life going through the motions.
So at age 35, terrified that he would spend the rest of his life going down a path that wasn’t fully him, he pulled the ripcord and started RadReads, a blog focused on helping hard-charging professionals step back from their busy lives and ask themselves life's biggest questions.
-Is this as good as it gets?
-What does it mean to make an impact?
-What does a rich and fulfilled life look like?
Now, the blog and newsletter are read by 30,000 leaders each week across countless industries.
And Khe has revamped his lifestyle to spend more time with his family, working on his passions, and going on plenty of surfing trips.
Key Topics
- Khe’s experience with the Socrates quote “The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living”
- The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
- How perceived success and having things “figured out” is deceptive
- Understanding Prestige, Status, and Imposter Syndrome
- Fear of Commitment in Professional Life
- Transitioning from Wall Street to Entrepreneurship
- The Hedonic Treadmill and Pursuit of Success
- Substance use and the human reward center
- Redefining what success means and finding personal fulfillment
- The struggle of defining a new identity post-corporate life
- The importance of empathy and supportive relationships
- Embracing change and overcoming identity crisis
- The importance of genuine passion and enjoyment in the work we do
- The concept of "bucket lists" and "reverse bucket lists," focusing on the value of cherishing everyday small moments and experiences over one-off grand events or milestones
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Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
In this short episode, CJ challenges you to ask the question, "Who were you before society told you who to be?" He asks you to delve deep into your past to uncover the curious, creative, fearless individual you once were, and encourages you to shed your acquired fears and societal expectations, embracing instead the authenticity of your true nature.
Key Topics:
- Who were you before you were conditioned by societal norms?
- What fears were conditioned into you?
- What lights up your inner fire?
- How can you be more of your authentic self today?
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Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
Today’s guest is Steven Arena, founder of masa chips.
He is a software engineer turned chip maker in an attempt to help make people healthier one seed-oil free chip at a time.
The mission is to educate people on the dangers of seed-oils and unhealthy foods by showing by example that whole foods are the gateway to a healthy life.
During this convo Steven did an excellent job of breaking down why the culprit of poor health isn’t necessarily specific types of foods, but instead the different processes that the foods go through that negatively impact our health.
He also puts his money where his mouth is by leading by example. His Masa chips are both phenomenally tasting and are produced in a way that will leave you eating them guilt free.
So go grab your bag of MASA CHIPS and welcome Steven Arena to the show.
No really, go to the MASA CHIPS website and use code THRIVEONLIFE for 10% off your order.
Key Topics
- Why Steven created the social media persona, 'Tan Man."
- How he grew to 80k followers on TikTok
- How to leverage personal brands to grow business brands
- Tactics for choosing the right name for brands/businesses
- The difference between 'Ancient Crunch,' and its product 'Masa chips,'
- Steven's personal motivation for creating healthy chips
- The diets Steven tried over the course of his life
- His experiences with fermenting foods, sprouting grains, and trying various production methods of "real foods."
- Why sourcing food locally is important to both health and the economy
- Tackling the issue of food desserts and how to get healthier foods to more geographic areas
- The challenges of food production, especially in terms of the prevalence of seed oils in current mass manufacturing processes
- Limitations of existing food manufacturing systems and the unwillingness to change to accommodate different, healthier ingredients.
- The difficulty of marketing higher quality, more expensive products to a general population that's used to paying less.
- Discussions around the buyout of health-conscious companies by larger corporations and the potential degradation of quality in these scenarios.
- The reality of consumer choice and responsibility in supporting small businesses with purchasing decisions.
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Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
In this short episode, CJ talks about the concept of personal responsibility and how it shapes our experiences and reactions, especially during difficult times. He urges listeners to move from a state of bitterness - which is rooted in blame and resentment - to one of betterment, emphasizing the need for full ownership of actions, decisions, and attitudes.
Key Topics:
- Understanding the dichotomy between people who get bitter and those who get better in tough situations.
- The importance of taking complete ownership of your actions and experiences, even when circumstances seem out of your control.
- Observations on society's tendencies towards blame and deflection, including examples from the CJ's personal life.
- Practical steps towards taking complete ownership of your life, replacing bitterness with betterment.
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Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
In this episode CJ is joined by his wife, Erin Finley, to discuss the story of her giving birth to their son. They reflect on the experience leading up to Erin going into labor, the process of having a doula with them at the hospital, how their birth plans changed numerous times, and their overall experience during their first month of parenthood.
Key Topics
- Mention of going past the due date and attempts to induce labor naturally
- Description of various techniques used, such as curb walking and the Miles Circuit
- Acknowledgment of the importance of their doula from Austin Birth Company
- Reflection on the lack of guidance and advice from doctors during pregnancy
- Emphasis on laboring at home for as long as possible before going to the hospital
- How their was in a "sunny side up" position and strategies suggested to encourage the baby to flip, despite Erin's pain.
- Making the delivery room comfortable with optimal lighting, sounds, and smells.
- Explanation of baby's "stations" in the birthing process and the complications arising from the baby's face-up position.
- Decision to get an epidural to manage the pain after progress had stalled.
- How Erin's doctor flipped the baby
- The importance of immediate skin-to-skin contact post-birth, and insistence on delaying medical checks to facilitate this.
- Reflections on the hospital stay after the birth: initial shock, recovery from the epidural and Pitocin, adjusting to nursing schedules.
- The challenge of the first few nights at home with the baby without medical personnel or a doula present.
- Why communication is vital in the early days of parenthood
- How CJ is helping Erin throughout her recovery
- The most fulfilling moments as their first month as Mom and Dad
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Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
In this short episode, CJ encourages listeners to consciously choose to sacrifice what they want now for what they truly desire most in life. He highlights the importance of understanding the cost of one's dreams, the sacrifices required to achieve them, and the willingness to follow through.
Key Topics:
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Understanding Life Goals: Listeners are urged to identify and write down their most coveted dreams and understand the sacrifices required to achieve these dreams.
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Cost of Dreams: Emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the sacrifices and costs involved in pursuing one's dreams, and asks listeners if they are ready to bear those costs.
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Personal Example: CJ shares his personal journey of buying properties with the goal of long-term investment, which involved sacrifices like not living in a place they loved or near friends and family.
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Intention and Sacrifice: Discusses how his intention of long-term financial freedom guided his decisions, and how he made sacrifices in line with that intention.
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Encouragement and Motivation: Encourages listeners to give up immediate desires for long-term dreams, asserting from personal experience that the sacrifices are worth it.
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Achievement Through Teamwork: Highlights that CJ and his wife achieved their lifestyle through decades of hard work and sacrifices, both individually and as a team.
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