First Things THRST

E139 - The Most Personal Q&A I've Done (Money, Dating & Life)» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ Website: https://hackyou.media/ From staying in Dubai despite recent events and travelling to Cape Town and Japan, to losing your peptide virginity at 35 and selling Bioniq, join me for a special Q&A filmed in the apartment where this podcast started five years ago. I talk starting over from scratch, the balance between life-maxing and business-maxing, why investing in yourself beats everything else, and the mindset shifts that matter when nobody's watching. Thank you to everyone who's tuned in, asked questions, or supported the journey so far. Here's to the next chapter. 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Thoughts on living in Dubai long term 02:22 Top three favourite travel destinations 03:42 Starting over and choosing a niche 05:01 Use of peptides and personal experiences 07:14 Views on marriage and having children 08:12 Making friends in a new environment 10:16 Daily non-negotiables for health and wellness 11:17 Thoughts on diminishing returns of wealth 13:48 Strategies for avoiding doomscrolling 15:21 Evolving focus on swimwear brand 17:50 Surrounding oneself with inspiring people 19:56 Boredom and seeking new experiences 21:33 Lessons from launching a coaching channel 25:02 Navigating life post-business acquisition 27:19 Does Mike adjust his training volume according to his Whoop data 28:23 Has Mike ever worked with a performance psychologist 30:28 Mike’s experience with emotional eating 34:01 Should you help others unconditionally? 34:50 What are some non-negotiables when dealing with people in business 36:20 Who would Mike choose as my ideal gym partner 39:34 Controversial figures on First Things THRST 42:34 What if Mike had never travelled to UAE? 44:46 How to date when you're broke 46:54 What excites Mike the most 49:33 Young Financial Investments vs going out to see the world 53:35 How important is Mindset in your journey 55:36 Should you set self-standards? 58:24 Is life in Dubai Better than the UK? 59:33 Biggest Problem in Modern Dating 1:02:23 Admiration for Women with Careers 1:04:34 Mike’s Favourite Film 1:05:45 A Lesson from Mike’s Father 1:08:00 What would you have done if you were 20 again 1:12:04 Perfect Work-Life Balance 1:13:42 Mike’s Biggest Goal 1:16:04 Outro » 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 our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/ » Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst

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E133 - Supercar Blondie: How I Built a $100M Brand & Youtube Channel» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ Website: https://hackyou.media/ Alex Hirschi built Supercar Blondie from a radio hosting job in Dubai to a global media brand, launched SBX Cars auction platform, and this conversation reveals why she left security in 2017 when colleagues said "see you in two months," how Facebook's golden era paid $1M monthly before collapsing 10x, and why diversifying across platforms became a survival strategy. Learn why she loves Dubai's rapid change instead of romanticising the past, how SBX Cars fills the gap between collectors flying to physical auctions and wanting curated high-end listings without $30K cars next to $3M ones, and why the platform ships supercars globally from Dubai to Hong Kong. This covers why YouTube builds brand loyalty better despite inconsistent revenue, how AI scammers use her face with different voices to target lonely people, and why documenting everything makes life feel less genuine. 00:00 Introduction 03:27 Transitioning from radio to social media in 2017 05:46 Moving to Dubai in 2008 and early experiences 09:11 Launching SBX and the online car auction business 13:30 Unique aspects of SBX's auction process 18:19 Importance of trust and brand reputation in auctions 21:52 Strategic goals and personal content creation balance 26:34 The hiring process for presenters and maintaining passion 30:17 Concept cars and their purpose in car design evolution 34:21 Challenges of being the public face and dealing with burnout 38:31 Handling online negativity and maintaining mental health 40:01 Balancing work drive with personal well-being 45:30 AI in content creation and future business prospects 51:04 Monetising platforms, YouTube vs Facebook 57:27 Building a diverse media and tech business model 1:03:30 Favourite cars and collaborations with brands 1:09:03 Personal growth and adventure goals for the future » 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 our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/ » Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Alex Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercarblondie/?hl=en SBX Cars: https://sbxcars.com/

133|1 h 36 min

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