The Game Plan #23 Mike Thurston & Louis Armstrong - How To Create a Better Life For Yourself
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The boys are back together in Marbella on the latest episode of the Game Plan Podcast!
Mike Thurston, Louis Armstrong and I sat down to discuss all things fitness, entrepreneurship, relationships, lifestyle choices, mental health, personal development and everything in between.
We take a trip down memory lane as we go into detail on how we escaped the 9-5 and built a better life for ourselves.
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(00:00) Preview and Intro
(02:02) First Impressions and Early Connections
(03:32) Power of Networking
(06:55) Escaping the 9-to-5 Life and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
(10:32) Our First Entrepreneurial Ventures
(12:14) Transition to Online Coaching
(14:42) Finding Your Niche on YouTube
(20:11) Early Career Struggles
(24:48) Balancing Multiple Jobs
(27:38) First Online Sales & Appreciating Small Wins
(30:21) The Key to Financial Independence and Personal Growth
(33:26) Why Your Environment Matters
(38:01) Learning from Mentors
(42:52) Why Your Mental Health Matters
(48:54) Understanding Relationship Dynamics
(50:49) Secret to Self-Improvement
(54:15) Finding Balance in Relationships
(01:00:06) Importance of Mentors
(01:04:32) Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
(01:06:51) Choosing the Right Mentor
(01:08:02) Work-Life Balance
(01:12:09) Maintaining Healthy Relationships
(01:17:19) Green Flags in a Partner
(01:18:36) Alcohol’s Impact On Your Life
(01:25:49) How to Manage Your Drinking Habits
(01:28:25) Impact of Alcohol on Health
(01:32:14) Importance of Sleep and How to Improve it
(01:34:03) Our Morning Routines
(01:38:48) Dealing with Low Motivation
(01:41:19) Reflecting on Past Lifestyle Choices
(01:45:23) Benefits of Running