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Defying Physics088- late night brain dump (fear of failure)Fear of failure and insecurity 2024-09-0409 minDefying Physics087- The Thrown GamesNow that i've become a referee, I truly understand what it's like to hand a team a win, and to break the hearts of young athletes.2024-09-0111 minDefying Physics086- Summer 2024 RecapSummer has come to a close, and I took the chance to reflect on the blessed summer i had this year.2024-08-2420 minDefying Physics085- Odd Customer Interactions.If nothing else gained from food service, you learn that there is no shortage of odd people and bad customers.2024-08-1707 minDefying Physics084- The Strawberry Milk Riots of '18It was an early winter morning when I noticed some school sponsored propaganda about the upcoming release of strawberry milk in our school cafeteria.2024-08-1104 minDefying Physics083- The playoff game.2024-08-0515 minDefying Physics082- Red Light. Yellow Light.Some choices in life are linear, and some aren't as clear.2024-07-0202 minDefying Physics081- The Job Hunt.Once you learn to drive, what's next? What is the next stop in the misery that most people call adulting? It's getting a JOB! 2024-02-2514 min
THRIVEONLIFE Podcast: Helping people live better lives with tips on health, wealth, and happiness.E338 Ainsley's Angels and the Austin Marathon Experience w/ Erin FinleyIn this episode, CJ and Erin Finley reflect on their experience running the 2024 Austin Marathon, which was the first ever marathon for both of them.
They go on to share their feelings of pride and accomplishment, highlighting how they both felt strong and resilient throughout the race despite uncertainties.
Tune in to hear firsthand the post-race reflections and emotions from their life altering race.
Key Topics
[00:02:34] Running the Austin Marathon.
[00:06:19] Marathon training strategies.
[00:14:46] Mental and physical endurance training.
[00:15:47] The challenge of running alone....2024-02-2356 minDefying PhysicsMore in 2024!Starting next week, New Episodes Weekly!2024-02-1901 minTHRIVEONLIFE Podcast: Helping people live better lives with tips on health, wealth, and happiness.E337 Preparing for the 2024 Austin Marathon w/ Erin FinleyIn this episode, CJ and Erin Finley discuss their journey towards running in the 2024 Austin Marathon.
They reflect on past life challenges and the decision to tackle something new and uncomfortable. Tune in for a glimpse into their journey before the race, and don't miss the upcoming recap episode to follow their marathon experience firsthand.
Key Topics
[00:01:29] Uncomfortable things and marathons
[00:07:41] Motherhood and self-improvement.
[00:13:31] Running for peace and self-discovery.
[00:18:13] Running for a good cause.
[00:20:37] Leaving it all out there.
[00:26:32] Setting achievable ru...2024-02-1646 minDefying Physics(BONUS) The Collison.Driving is something every kid looks forward to, but sometimes driving can be difficult. 2024-01-1604 minDefying Physics080- Semester One Finale (Sophomore edition)Sophomore year is halfway done which is hard to believe and it has been crazy. Join me as I recount some of my favorite stories of this semester.2024-01-0726 minTHRIVEONLIFE Podcast: Helping people live better lives with tips on health, wealth, and happiness.E318 My 3 Takeaways From High Performance Lifestyle Training (HPLT - AUSTIN)In this solo short episode, CJ reflects on his recent attendance of HPLT Austin.
He discusses the importance of investing in oneself and shares his experiences and valuable takeaways after attending challenging and growth-oriented events like Cactus to Clouds and HPLT (High-Performance Lifestyle Training).
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2023-11-1512 minDefying Physics079- The Call to Serve.A couple weeks ago, I had a friend that was taking a personality test, and one of the questions was, "Do you go the extra mile", and it got me thinking. What does it mean to go the extra mile? and What does it look like to serve others around me?2023-07-2207 minDefying Physics078- The Choice.Stuck between two passions, what I choose has the chance to impact my life forever.2023-07-0804 minTHRIVEONLIFE Podcast: Helping people live better lives with tips on health, wealth, and happiness.E271 From childhood friends to becoming parents - our origin story w/ Erin FinleyIn 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 am...2023-06-0855 minTHRIVEONLIFE Podcast: Helping people live better lives with tips on health, wealth, and happiness.E265 Entering Parenthood Part II w/ Erin FinleyIn 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...2023-05-1859 minDefying Physics077- Midsummer Night's DreamI just finished my first ever play!2023-04-1416 minDefying Physics076- Risk-taking Mentality...2023-03-2707 minDefying Physics075- (BONUS) The Gummy WarsAt my school, we have this weird obsession with fruit snacks.2023-03-2404 minDefying Physics074- Plot twist!I was faced with an opportunity to take part in a 24hour play festival and I took it.2023-03-2108 minDefying Physics073- The Injury (Season 3 is Here!)As someone who watches a crazy amount of football I think I've been a little desensitized to injuries. I never thought it could happen to me, till It did. 2023-01-1113 minDefying PhysicsBONUS- Season 3 coming in 2023!Thanks for an awesome 2022!
Defying Physics will return in 2023 with higher quality episodes.
2022-12-3001 minDefying Physics072- I went driving!soon you'll have to share the streets with me2022-12-2405 minDefying Physics071- I DID IT! (Capture the Flag '22)I have finally done it!
Join me as I recount the story of the Capture the Flag tournament.2022-12-2310 minDefying Physics070- Semester one Finale (Freshman Edition)High school is something else. I'm only one semester in and the best way I can describe it is a wild ride2022-12-2218 minDefying Physics069- That time I won a roast battleBack in June, I was at summer camp. We had just returned from our free-time for the day when I learned I would be taking part in a.... Roast Battle?2022-11-1806 minDefying Physics068- The Audition. (Risk Taking)Do you consider yourself a risk taker? Recently I took a risk and decided to join the drama club. 2022-09-1215 minDefying Physics068- and so it begins... (My First day of high school)The next four years are about to be wild. I just had my first day of high school. Join me on this episode as I catch you up on all you need to know about this school year. I'll tell you about my teachers and all the interesting people I've already met.2022-08-3018 minDefying Physics067- you did what at a party?I recently attended a pool party and a golf cart cruise gone south turned into a pretty funny story.2022-07-1610 minDefying Physics066- That time I broke my teacher's wrist..I, like most kids had a love/hate relationship with teachers, but this is the tale of How i accidentally caused my teacher's wrist to break.2022-07-1205 min
Defying Physics065- The dentist.Every six months, I face a trial, a trial of immense pain that requires all my strength and willpower. This biyearly trial is known to most as the dentist.2022-05-2705 minDefying Physics064- The Dodgeball Tournament Part 2: The rise of the monkeysThe dodgeball tournament is here. Listen to the tale of how strong leadership, and great friends made the tournament a story worth telling.2022-05-2318 minDefying Physics063- Tubing.Tubing is meant to be relaxing. You hop in a tube and peacefully float down a river. However we are children and constantly need to entertain ourselves. We decided to turn tubing into a race. Relive the past years as I get you up to speed on the lore of tubing.2022-05-1908 minDefying Physics062- Team A/O: a foosball companyBack in third grade, we had a unit on business. We were assigned the task of making our own business. Me and my best friend (at the time) made a mini foosball table company. 2022-05-1606 minDefying Physics061- Dodgeball Tournament Part 1: The PreviewI will be participating in a dodgeball tournament. Meet the team! 2022-05-1006 minDefying Physics060- Snow DayWhere I live we get a good snow once every few years. This year we got lucky and had an awesome snow day!2022-05-0505 minDefying Physics059- Pi DayWe had Pi day at school!2022-05-0104 minDefying Physics058- Cold Weather CampingI just returned from a camping trip and It was COLD! my fingertips still haven't quite thawed out. Maybe I should get that checked out.2022-04-2513 minDefying Physics057- The Illegal Google Docs.A few years ago, my school switched to google classroom. Along with this came the ability to share documents and collaborate in real time. This was meant to be used for educational purposes, but as you know, us students hardly use things as they are intended. 2022-04-2107 minDefying Physics056- Stairwell ShenanigansBack in sixth grade, we had quite a few weird and interesting things happen in the stairwells at school.2022-04-1809 minDefying Physics055- The Bowtie IncidentI recently went to a Valentines day dance. Who knew bowties could be such a pain?2022-04-1504 minDefying Physics054- Attacked by a Dog!There are many things that have happened to me in the 14 short years I have lived. I never expected being attacked by a dog would be one of them.2022-04-1405 minDefying Physics053- More to Come...There is more coming. Starting April 14th, Defying Physics will be dropping episodes biweekly.2022-03-0801 minDefying Physics052- (The Very Late) Early Christmas Episode.This episode was meant to be an early Christmas episode, but I totally forgot it and now it's over a month late. 2022-02-0115 minDefying Physics051- the evil eye doctor.Over my holiday break from the show, I took a visit to the eye doctor and let’s just say, it wasn’t a smooth experience.2022-01-2504 minDefying Physics050- semester one finaleI just wrapped up the first semester at a new school.2021-12-0907 minDefying Physics049- I hate bees.they are scary.2021-11-1510 minDefying Physics048- Mini Golfing and Shopping (my worst nightmare)last friday we had the day off from school so my mom took me and my sisters mini golfing and shopping.2021-11-1012 minDefying Physics047- Halloween!This Past weekend was Halloween and I had a blast. From Costume parties, to neighborhood gatherings, this halloween was one for the books.2021-11-0409 minDefying Physics046- Embarrassing Stories and Dimitri the Russian PenguinIn this episode, I decided to expose myself and reveal some of my most embarrassing and awkward stories. I also discussed Dimitri the Russian Penguin, a franchise of plays I produced in the sixth grade.2021-11-0319 minDefying Physics045- My Birthday WeekendMy Birthday was this past weekend! 2021-10-1220 minDefying Physics044- Capture the Flag ClashCapture the Flag is an intense game, that I have been awful at my whole life. My resume isn't looking so great, you can't count me out just yet. Join me in this episode as I talk about my experience in a recent capture the flag tournament 2021-09-2928 minDefying Physics043- The Sounds Smells and Stories of Nashville (Summer 2021 Pt. 1)This summer I made a trip out to Nashville with my dad. Here about my experience there in this episode.2021-08-2527 minDefying Physics042- Camp Chronicles Pt.2This Summer I went to camp for a few days and I wanted to continue my camp tales, except this time; I'm telling you stories that exist outside of the team competition2021-08-091h 00Defying Physics041- Camp Chronicles Pt.1Summer Camp has always been a fun way to get rid of your kids for a few days. I went to summer camp this past month and took place in a cutthroat team competition. This Competition only spanned 3 days but spawned many worthy stories.2021-08-0134 minDefying Physics040- Safety First!I'm on vacation right now! but I thought you'd like to hear an episode from me, so here it is. In this episode we cover Camping, Vacations and Safety, as well as risk taking.2021-06-0111 minDefying Physics039- Summer is upon us!Summer is here! 2021-05-2909 minDefying Physics038- Seasons and Storytelling.2021-05-0518 minDefying Physics037- a new approacha new approach I have and how this will affect the show going forward2021-05-0406 minDefying Physics036- I Fought in a WarI don't speak of this time much but many years ago, I fought in a war. Bitterly divided into clans 6 kids would duke it out for dominance over the other2021-03-1615 minDefying Physics035- I'm Back.I'm back.
2021-02-2307 minDefying PhysicsBONUS- Taking a BreakThis is a bonus episode where Austin talks all about the break Defying Physics is taking and when they will be back2020-12-2601 minDefying Physics034- My Water ExperiencesIn this episode I talk all about my experience with water. From Victory to inner peace my twisted relationship with water makes for an interesting discussion2020-12-0322 minDefying Physics033- Snow, Christmas Special, BIG newsIn this episode Austin talks about seeing snow, Announces some big news and talks about the Christmas Special2020-12-0216 minDefying Physics032- We Got a NEW host!In this episode we introduce our brand new host and Invent our own holidays. 2020-11-1620 minDefying Physics031-SEASON 2!!I’m back with season two and hopefully I’m here to stick around. And this laid-back episode I talk about the future of the podcast and our quest for a host. 2020-11-1217 minTHRIVEONLIFE Podcast: Helping people live better lives with tips on health, wealth, and happiness.E65 Pulling Back the Curtain: Behind the Scenes of ThriveOnLife with CJ Finley, CEO & FounderUpdate! CJ’s back with a solo episode updating us on all things ThriveOnLife.
Newbies & regulars, catch up on the fresh deets!
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- How & Why ThriveOnLife Exists
- How Thrive has pivoted over the years
- Why CJ LOVES consulting
- What CJ hopes to accomplish with ThriveOnLife in the next year
- CJ’s ultimate goals for the brand & company at large
- Why Richard Branson is one of CJ’s role models
- What’s currently going behind the scenes at ThriveOnLife
- Plans to expand beyo...2020-10-0124 min
Defying Physics031- My First Twitch Stream?This is the audio of my First Twitch Stream
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2020-08-0935 minDefying Physics023- WorryWe're back
Defying Physics Epsiode #232020-07-1210 minDefying Physics022- I'm Back!- Book Update, Gravity Reads 02I'm back after a 20 day hiatus2020-06-1510 minDefying Physics021- What if Brandon Played in the 2020 Championship?In this episode we explore an alternate universe, talk uniforms, read Gravity History and get some updates on Uniforms trophies and even more fun in episode 212020-05-2618 minDefying Physics020- Gravity Overview Refresh, Rule Book,In this episode, I give you a refresh of the Gravity rules and I read the gravity rule book2020-05-2029 minDefying Physics019- Scrapped Episode-1, Gravity Alternate Universe Episode 2, New Show FormatTodays episode is the first of it's kind where we introduce the new format of our episodes and aanounce that episdoes wil be coming out every tuesday in a longer format thanks so much2020-05-1731 minDefying Physics018- Hype for the 2020 SeasonIn this episode we are fueling the 2020 Season Hype train2020-05-1404 minDefying Physics017- A SnippetThis Is a short update episode2020-05-1203 minDefying Physics015- This Week In Gravity 5/7/2020NOTE- this is not a physics-based podcast
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After Our PACKED week, we will be returning to new episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays
2020-05-0704 minDefying Physics016- Gravity Alternate Universe #1This is the pilot of the new Series Alternate Universe where we discuss how things might've turned out differently has the outcome of something be different I hope this Series lasts for a long time2020-05-0705 minDefying Physics014- Summer 2020 PlansThis episode is all about the projects I have on slate for this Summer i hope you enjoy it!2020-05-0606 minDefying Physics013-Gravity Update 5.5, Looking Forward to 2020Join us for my Favorite and Longest Episode Yet where Cayden and I talk our ears off about Gravity2020-05-0542 minDefying Physics012- Coaching Advice /W CaydenAustin the wise coach he is gives Cayden Gravity Coaching Update2020-05-0417 minDefying Physics011- Gravity Roster Updates, Youtube Plans,Some General Chatter about Roster Updates and Youtube Plans as the first episode of our "PACKED" Week which is when we post 7 Consecutive episodes from sunday to sunday2020-05-0309 minDefying Physics010- Gravity Patch 5.4Join us for episode 10 where you get introduced to update 5.42020-04-2905 minDefying Physics009- A Short EpisodeThis is a short episode that doesn't really have a set topic2020-04-2807 minDefying Physics008-Velocity 2020, League UpdateJoin Austin as he walks you through the Velocity 2020 Spring event and gives you a League Update2020-04-2613 minDefying Physics006- Advice From an old friend.In this week's episode Listen in On Twitch Streamer Snail and Austin Talk About How they're Adjusting to the new Normal and as Snail Give Austin advice on how to go about Running His Sports League
If you want a great time gaming join A great community @ twitch.tv/hey_snail2020-04-2320 minDefying Physics005- Our First Group EpisodeJoin us for our First Episode as a group! Defying Physics #0062020-04-2218 minDefying Physics007- Bringing A Gravity Team Back From the DeadJoin Austin in His last Solo Episode as he Talks about how he's rejuvenating Team from Gravity's Past back to life Note: This was Recorded before Episode 0052020-04-2212 minDefying Physics004- 2019 RecapJoin Austin For Our longest Episode Yet for a Recap of the 2019 Season of Gravity2020-04-1717 minDefying Physics003-Podcast UpdateJoin Austin as He give you an update on the direction the Podcast is headed in the Future2020-04-1605 minDefying Physics002- Future Of Gravity,Velocity Spring 2020 PreviewJoin Austin for Episode 2 Of Defying Physics where he Gives input on the future of Gravity and tells you about Velocity 20202020-04-1610 minDefying Physics001-The Basics Of GravityJoin Host Austin Finley as He gives you the basic scoop of Gravity the Fast-Paced Action-Packed Sports game
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