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

By CJ FinleyBusiness Entrepreneurship Health & Fitness Education Self-Improvement

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

June 29, 2023E277 The Power of Creating w/ Monica Lim
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.

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1 hr 14 min
June 27, 2023E276 Do you see dolphins or sharks?
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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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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3 min
June 22, 2023E275 ThriveOn Business: My journey of becoming an Entrepreneur
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.
Importance of building trust with clients, understanding their root problems, and designing systems to accommodate growth.
Leveraging Referrals & Building Customer Relationships: He explains the role of referrals, affiliates, and ambassadors in expanding a client base.
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.
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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26 min
June 20, 2023E274 It’s a privilege to be alive.
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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2 min
June 15, 2023E273 Ride It Baby Bikes w/ Isaac Huerta
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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1 hr 15 min
June 13, 2023E272 The ”good life” is within your control.
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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2 min
June 08, 2023E271 From childhood friends to becoming parents - our origin story w/ Erin Finley
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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56 min
June 06, 2023E270 Death by a thousand cuts.
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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2 min
June 01, 2023E269 I quit a million dollar corporate path w/ Khe Hy
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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1 hr 21 min
May 30, 2023E268 Who were you before society told you who to be?
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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2 min

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