First Things THRST

Mike Thurston
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Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 3min

E046 - “TikTok is the New AMAZON!”: The Future of Online Business & eCommerce | RobTheBank

Serial entrepreneur Rob Oliver discusses TikTok Shop as the future of eCommerce, personal branding, looksmaxxing, and maintaining meaning after business success. Topics include quality of life in the States, fitness supplements, post-wealth crisis, looksmaxxing, and TikTok's potential dominance in e-commerce.
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Jun 2, 2024 • 1h 4min

E045 - “Young Men are FAILING”: The Masculinity Crisis | Scott Galloway

NYU professor and author, Scott Galloway, discusses the decline of young men's health and wealth, the impact of AI on loneliness, and the importance of financial education. He also touches on masculinity, education, marketing strategies, and the challenges faced by young adults in finding purpose and happiness.
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May 26, 2024 • 1h 54min

E044 - The Single Life Secret: Self-Confidence is the Key to True Love | Tracy Harmoush

Former investment banker Tracy Harmoush discusses her journey to entrepreneurship, the importance of self-confidence in relationships, debunking fitness myths for women, overcoming gym anxiety, balancing work life, and priorities in relationships.
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May 19, 2024 • 1h 53min

E043 - The System Has F**KED You: Here's How to Escape... | Simon Squibb

Veteran entrepreneur Simon Squibb shares insights on starting a business, the broken education system, finding purpose, mindset shifts for happiness, debunking fame, hacking luck for success, and the drive to help others achieve their dreams.
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May 12, 2024 • 2h 25min

E042 - “Happiness is a CHOICE!” Instantly Fix Your Stress & Anxiety | Mo Gawdat

Mo Gawdat, the 'happiness expert', shares insights on happiness, stress management, love, grief, productivity, and AI. He emphasizes the importance of choice, relationships, appreciating life, and minimalism for a fulfilling existence.
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May 5, 2024 • 1h 26min

E041 - I Was KIDNAPPED by the World’s Most Dangerous Warlord | ArabUncut

ArabUncut, a daring creator known for exposing the unfiltered realities of poverty and conflict, shares his gripping journey. He recounts a harrowing kidnapping in Haiti and discusses the psychological tactics he used to survive. Delving into the transformation of content creation, he reflects on the balance between personal safety and internet fame. With anecdotes from the streets of Brazil and dangerous encounters with gangs, ArabUncut combines humor and insight while emphasizing the importance of authentic storytelling in a perilous world.
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Apr 28, 2024 • 1h 41min

E040 - Luke Belmar: How To Create a Better Life For Yourself *break the system*

Serial entrepreneur and visionary Luke Belmar discusses conspiracy theories, media censorship, wage slavery, cryptocurrency, purposeful living, psychology of consumerism, propaganda, biohacking, and manipulation. Topics include societal issues, marketing strategies, personal freedom, societal manipulation through music, content creation, biohacking for better health, and embracing mobility and luxury travel experiences.
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Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 35min

E039 - Manifest Success & Happiness in 7 Steps | Roxi Nafousi

Global self-help leader Roxie Nafousi shares insights on manifestation, law of attraction, meditation, overcoming addiction, self-worth, relationships, and rewiring perspectives. She discusses the power of visualization, positive self-talk, gratitude, and authenticity in transforming lives for success and happiness.
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Apr 14, 2024 • 1h 42min

E038 - Entrepreneurship, Fitness & Dating in Your 20s | Joss Mooney

Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming my good friend Joss Mooney to our discussion. Joss is a distinguished coach and entrepreneur in the fitness industry, recognised for guiding thousands on their journey to a perfect physique. Leveraging his 15+ years of coaching experience, Joss helps fitness influencers and businesses on a worldwide scale grow their revenue from 10k–50k per month. Tune in for two hours of reflection as we explore Joss’s journey from uni dropout and “party boy” to serial entrepreneur.00:00 Joss and Mike’s early years working in the nightclub industry (Newcastle)04:55 University education: valuable or waste of time?07:20 Early career struggles (working in retail)11:50 The unspoken challenges of entrepreneurship13:45 Life as a party host in Marbella: “I was working for £0 every night!”18:38 Essential life skills & advice to those feeling lost22:01 Behind the scenes of reality TV: the shocking truths34:15 Winning strategies for career building in your early 20s35:24 The invaluable benefits of being in shape & the reality of competitive bodybuilding40:22 The psychological impact of competitive bodybuilding42:50 Relationship with food: “you eat when you’re bored”44:38 Joss’s journey from a “party boy” to a successful entrepreneur50:00 The growing creator economy & the significance of personal branding55:04 Reminiscing on fitness icons (Zyzz, Greg Plitt, Lazar Angelov)57:55 Elevate Agency: grow your brand & monetise your audience1:03:22 Investing in your craft & building your brand1:10:47 Navigating growth: the pros and cons of being single vs in a relationship1:15:00 The hardships of dating in your 20s (and how to fix them)1:19:28 Finding growth through pain & difficult times1:22:00 How Mike bounced back after “the worst breakup”1:24:30 Developing a perfect relationship1:30:02 Travelling Japan & British culture1:33:12 Life in Dubai: the pros and cons1:34:20 What’s next for Joss?1:37:11 Reaching 10k p/m» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements - https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston   • 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO   • 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO» Join @Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrstFollow JossYouTube: @joss_mooneyInstagram: /jossmooneyJM Transformations: https://www.jossmooney.com/Elevate Agency: https://www.scaleyouronlinefitness.com/vsl
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Mar 17, 2024 • 1h 7min

E037 - Crypto Expert: The Future of Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & NFTs | Alex Chehade (Binance)

A trading specialist from Binance discusses Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, NFTs, AI, and the metaverse. Topics include investing, altcoins, risk management, scalability, and trends. Exploring UAE as a haven for crypto enthusiasts, NFTs, Web3 evolution, AI in customer service, and the future of Bitcoin. Learn about diversifying investments, navigating the crypto world, and creating/promoting tokens/coins in the space.

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