THRIVEONLIFE Podcast: Helping people live better lives with tips on health, wealth, and happiness.

In this episode, CJ and Erin Finley discuss the changes and adaptations they have made since becoming parents to their three-month-old son.

They reflect on the common statement that having a child drastically changes one's life and share their perspective on not allowing their child to completely shift their lifestyle.

Also, they emphasize the importance of open communication and planning ahead to successfully mold their lives with their new addition. Tune in to hear their insights and experiences on navigating their start to parenthood while working hard to maintain their own individual identities.

[00:01:18] Adapting to life with a child.

[00:04:15] Constantly having to be awake in early days.

[00:08:52] Lowering the temperature for better sleep.

[00:11:28] Prioritizing mental health and adaptability.

[00:14:53] The benefits of putting yourself through discomfort.

[00:19:18] How Erin and CJ do not need much to be happy together.

[00:23:41] The constraints of training hard in fitness and life.

[00:27:21] Sacrificing for personal fitness goals.

[00:30:32] What balls have been getting dropped?

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In this episode, the CJ reads an excerpt from Stephen Pressfield's book, "The War of Art," which explores the concept of the "unlived life" and the resistance that stands between us and our true potential.

He shares how his own brand and calling are focused on helping people overcome resistance and discover their true potential.

The episode concludes with reflecting on how THRIVEONLIFE was born out of his own need to break through resistance and how it has successfully helped him in his own journey.

Key Topics

• Reflecting on your unlived life

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In this episode, CJ and his wife Erin reflect on their 5-years of marriage and discuss the struggles they have faced along the way.

They delve into the topic of navigating a successful relationship when their lifestyles are similar, yet their personalities and ways of doing things are very different. They also discuss the conflicts that have risen because of CJ being an entrepreneur while Erin has been following a more stable path.

This conversation shares insights from their own experiences and discusses the importance of tough conversations and personal growth in maintaining a strong relationship.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into building a lasting partnership.

Key Topics

[00:00:43] Navigating different career paths.

[00:05:06] Becoming the person you want to be.

[00:08:10] Confidence and finding your tribe.

[00:13:50] Intensity and Relationship Dynamics.

[00:16:30] Intensity in communication.

[00:21:11] Working through relationship arguments.

[00:23:02] Going all in on relationships.

[00:27:48] Building a community with no expectations.

[00:31:23] Including your partner in the process.

[00:35:24] Different skill-sets and what breeds resentment.

[00:38:08] Relationships and investing in them.

[00:43:23] Pushing the limits of growth.

[00:45:29] Future Finley Adventures.

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In this short episode, CJ addresses the issue of "shoulding" all over oneself.

He emphasizes the importance of taking action instead of just knowing what should be done, and he proposes reframing the mindset from "should" to "must" in order to achieve desired outcomes.

The episode's objective is to encourage listeners to write out the best version of themselves and align their daily habits with their vision. By doing so, they can transform their fictional future character into a nonfictional current reality. 

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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.

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[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.

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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.

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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

Visualizing your life as a book

CJ reveals his own initiatives to enrich his life narrative

How to take action on writing your own story

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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 

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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.

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[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.

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Buy Zach's book: "Live Better Now: A guaranteed way for Millennials and Gen Z to live a healthier and happier life."

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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.

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