E061 - Q&A: My Honest Dating Advice, Morning Routine, Personal Branding, Business Tips + MORE

This week’s podcast is a special solo Q&A with the head honcho himself, uncle Mike. We invited the First Things THRST community to ask their questions for an unfiltered take on topics such as business, fitness, personal branding and more. Get comfy for an hour of deep reflection as Mike shares his experiences and actionable advice on how to win at life. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply looking for some no-nonsense tips on improving self-improvement, this episode is not one to be missed.

00:00:00 Introduction and gratitude for support 00:00:43 Morning routine and stress management in your early 20s 00:05:07 Top travel destinations 00:06:46 What makes Mike happy? 00:09:20 Parenting plans and five-year vision 00:12:03 Getting over a breakup (Mike’s raw advice) 00:18:14 Monk mode: get sh*t done 00:20:54 Pivotal life experiences & the biggest lessons learnt 00:25:12 The optimal training split & workout frequency 00:27:19 Nutrition 00:29:53 Women training: the best way to lose weight & tone 00:32:00 Handling & overcoming training setbacks (injuries, time-constraints etc.) 00:36:24 How to grow a personal training business in 2024 00:39:37 Fitness maintenance on vacation 00:42:19 Opening a gym 00:45:44 Mike’s first bodybuilding inspirations 00:46:10 The pivotal move from Newcastle to London (the struggles) 00:52:03 Goal setting 00:53:55 What would Mike do if he lost everything (step-by-step plan for come back) 00:57:46 Freedom & moving to Dubai 01:02:22 Content creation 01:07:32 #1 advice for scaling an online business 01:08:39 How to network with high-value individuals 01:10:28 Mastermind weekend 01:12:38 Organisational tips and digital product sales 01:14:30 Mike’s vision & goals for First Things THRST 01:16:03 Why did Mike start his podcast? 01:19:15 Valuable conversations 01:23:26 Future collaborations and guest selection 01:25:49 Podcast preparation and the value of an online presence

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