Joining me today is Fadi El Khatib, legendary athlete turned entrepreneur and one of the most influential figures in sports and business across the Middle East. Known as &quot;The Lebanese Tiger,&quot; Fadi shares how he transitioned from basketball stardom to building thriving ventures, including Champs Academies and gym facilities in Dubai.In this episode, Fadi opens up about the key lessons he learned training alongside Michael Jordan, including the importance of discipline, resilience, and mental toughness—principles he now applies to his entrepreneurial journey. He dives into building successful fitness businesses, financing and scaling gym operations, and launching his latest venture, a new energy drink, while taking advantage of Dubai’s unparalleled opportunities for growth and networking.Fadi also reflects on handling criticism, raising mentally tough kids, and balancing family life with business. This conversation is a masterclass in leadership, grit, and transforming passion into a legacy that inspires others to thrive.0:00 Introduction and background of Fadi El Khatib 1:46 Transition from soccer to basketball and early challenges 3:24 Influence of high school coach and first international success 6:35 Key moments in Asian championships and training with Michael Jordan 10:44 Evolution of basketball, competition, and its popularity in Lebanon 16:47 Overview of Asian basketball league structures 31:41 Lessons from Michael Jordan and insights from The Last Dance 35:11 Mental toughness in sports, handling loss, and resilience 38:33 Transition to Dubai, Champs academies, and gym business advice 51:23 Financing and managing gym facilities, team growth, and leadership 1:02:46 Balancing fitness with a busy lifestyle and encouraging others 1:10:20 Dealing with criticism and negativity, and promoting mental fitness 1:17:54 Fadi&apos;s role in Dubai Sports Council and balancing family life 1:24:16 Raising mentally tough kids and criticism for leaving Lebanon 1:30:26 Business and government challenges in Lebanon, love for Dubai 1:36:12 Fadi&apos;s nickname and new energy drink launch 1:40:58 Networking in Dubai» Escape the 9-5 &amp; 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: CODEBQMIKETHURSTON - https://shorturl.at/fRV67» Follow Fadi « Website: https://tinyurl.com/mrjwch49 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fadielkhatib15/?hl=en

<description>&lt;p&gt;Joining me today is Fadi El Khatib, legendary athlete turned entrepreneur and one of the most influential figures in sports and business across the Middle East. Known as &amp;quot;The Lebanese Tiger,&amp;quot; Fadi shares how he transitioned from basketball stardom to building thriving ventures, including Champs Academies and gym facilities in Dubai.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Fadi opens up about the key lessons he learned training alongside Michael Jordan, including the importance of discipline, resilience, and mental toughness—principles he now applies to his entrepreneurial journey. He dives into building successful fitness businesses, financing and scaling gym operations, and launching his latest venture, a new energy drink, while taking advantage of Dubai’s unparalleled opportunities for growth and networking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fadi also reflects on handling criticism, raising mentally tough kids, and balancing family life with business. This conversation is a masterclass in leadership, grit, and transforming passion into a legacy that inspires others to thrive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:00 Introduction and background of Fadi El Khatib&lt;br/&gt;1:46 Transition from soccer to basketball and early challenges&lt;br/&gt;3:24 Influence of high school coach and first international success&lt;br/&gt;6:35 Key moments in Asian championships and training with Michael Jordan&lt;br/&gt;10:44 Evolution of basketball, competition, and its popularity in Lebanon&lt;br/&gt;16:47 Overview of Asian basketball league structures&lt;br/&gt;31:41 Lessons from Michael Jordan and insights from The Last Dance&lt;br/&gt;35:11 Mental toughness in sports, handling loss, and resilience&lt;br/&gt;38:33 Transition to Dubai, Champs academies, and gym business advice&lt;br/&gt;51:23 Financing and managing gym facilities, team growth, and leadership&lt;br/&gt;1:02:46 Balancing fitness with a busy lifestyle and encouraging others&lt;br/&gt;1:10:20 Dealing with criticism and negativity, and promoting mental fitness&lt;br/&gt;1:17:54 Fadi&amp;apos;s role in Dubai Sports Council and balancing family life&lt;br/&gt;1:24:16 Raising mentally tough kids and criticism for leaving Lebanon&lt;br/&gt;1:30:26 Business and government challenges in Lebanon, love for Dubai&lt;br/&gt;1:36:12 Fadi&amp;apos;s nickname and new energy drink launch&lt;br/&gt;1:40:58 Networking in Dubai&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;» Escape the 9-5 &amp;amp; build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/&lt;br/&gt;» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/&lt;br/&gt;» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com&lt;br/&gt;» Custom Bioniq supplements: CODEBQMIKETHURSTON - https://shorturl.at/fRV67&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;» Follow Fadi «&lt;br/&gt;Website: https://tinyurl.com/mrjwch49&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fadielkhatib15/?hl=en&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Joining me today is Fadi El Khatib, legendary athlete turned entrepreneur and one of the most influential figures in sports and business across the Middle East. Known as "The Lebanese Tiger," Fadi shares how he transitioned from basketball stardom to building thriving ventures, including Champs Academies and gym facilities in Dubai.In this episode, Fadi opens up about the key lessons he learned training alongside Michael Jordan, including the importance of discipline, resilience, and mental t...

E070 - The Michael Jordan Method: How to Build Self-Discipline for 2025  | Fadi El Khatib

Joining me today is Dr. Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor, behavioral scientist, and best-selling author known for his groundbreaking work on the science of happiness. Once a professional classical musician, Dr. Brooks made a transformative leap into academia, where he now guides the next generation of leaders in understanding what it truly means to lead a fulfilling life.In this episode, we explore the intricate balance between success and satisfaction, the pitfalls of chasing money, fame, and power, and the surprising keys to lasting happiness. Dr. Brooks shares the role of self-reflection, the importance of boredom in finding meaning, and why spending time wisely can be more valuable than accumulating wealth. We also dive into his personal journey, from his early days in music to leading one of the world’s most influential think tanks, uncovering the life lessons that shaped his philosophy along the way.Whether you&apos;re an entrepreneur, a lifelong learner, or simply curious about what it takes to live a purpose-driven life, this conversation with Dr. Brooks will inspire and challenge you to rethink your path to happiness.00:00 Introduction 02:00 The ways in which entrepreneurship brings freedom 06:00 Arthur&apos;s journey from musician to behavioral scientist 12:00 Bringing happiness science to Harvard&apos;s halls 18:00 Breaking free from success hierarchies 25:00 Why meaning matters more than happiness 31:00 Learning to sit with boredom and find yourself 39:00 Finding the sweet spot between solitude and connection 46:00 Keeping faith while building a business 54:00 Spending wisely on what truly matters 01:03:00 Understanding our modern obsessions 01:17:00 The power of knowing yourself 01:24:00 How different cultures view happiness 01:30:00 Building healthy habits that last 01:37:00 Where spirituality meets meaning 01:44:00 Making better choices with money 01:50:00 The core values you should live by 01:54:00 Staying grounded in the spotlight 02:00:00 How to avoid burnout 02:10:00 Looking back on success and legacy » Escape the 9-5 &amp; 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: CODEBQMIKETHURSTON - https://shorturl.at/fRV67 » Follow Arthur « Website: https://arthurbrooks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/?hl=en

<description>&lt;p&gt;Joining me today is Dr. Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor, behavioral scientist, and best-selling author known for his groundbreaking work on the science of happiness. Once a professional classical musician, Dr. Brooks made a transformative leap into academia, where he now guides the next generation of leaders in understanding what it truly means to lead a fulfilling life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore the intricate balance between success and satisfaction, the pitfalls of chasing money, fame, and power, and the surprising keys to lasting happiness. Dr. Brooks shares the role of self-reflection, the importance of boredom in finding meaning, and why spending time wisely can be more valuable than accumulating wealth. We also dive into his personal journey, from his early days in music to leading one of the world’s most influential think tanks, uncovering the life lessons that shaped his philosophy along the way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;apos;re an entrepreneur, a lifelong learner, or simply curious about what it takes to live a purpose-driven life, this conversation with Dr. Brooks will inspire and challenge you to rethink your path to happiness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction&lt;br/&gt;02:00 The ways in which entrepreneurship brings freedom&lt;br/&gt;06:00 Arthur&amp;apos;s journey from musician to behavioral scientist&lt;br/&gt;12:00 Bringing happiness science to Harvard&amp;apos;s halls&lt;br/&gt;18:00 Breaking free from success hierarchies&lt;br/&gt;25:00 Why meaning matters more than happiness&lt;br/&gt;31:00 Learning to sit with boredom and find yourself&lt;br/&gt;39:00 Finding the sweet spot between solitude and connection&lt;br/&gt;46:00 Keeping faith while building a business&lt;br/&gt;54:00 Spending wisely on what truly matters&lt;br/&gt;01:03:00 Understanding our modern obsessions&lt;br/&gt;01:17:00 The power of knowing yourself&lt;br/&gt;01:24:00 How different cultures view happiness&lt;br/&gt;01:30:00 Building healthy habits that last&lt;br/&gt;01:37:00 Where spirituality meets meaning&lt;br/&gt;01:44:00 Making better choices with money&lt;br/&gt;01:50:00 The core values you should live by&lt;br/&gt;01:54:00 Staying grounded in the spotlight&lt;br/&gt;02:00:00 How to avoid burnout&lt;br/&gt;02:10:00 Looking back on success and legacy&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;» Escape the 9-5 &amp;amp; build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/&lt;br/&gt;» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/&lt;br/&gt;» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com&lt;br/&gt;» Custom Bioniq supplements: CODEBQMIKETHURSTON - https://shorturl.at/fRV67&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;» Follow Arthur «&lt;br/&gt;Website: https://arthurbrooks.com/&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/?hl=en&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Joining me today is Dr. Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor, behavioral scientist, and best-selling author known for his groundbreaking work on the science of happiness. Once a professional classical musician, Dr. Brooks made a transformative leap into academia, where he now guides the next generation of leaders in understanding what it truly means to lead a fulfilling life.In this episode, we explore the intricate balance between success and satisfaction, the pitfalls of chasing money, fame, ...

E069 - Harvard Professor's 4-Step Method to Find Purpose Through Loneliness | Dr. Arthur Brooks

Joining me today is <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@CodieSanchezCT'>‪@CodieSanchezCT‬</a>  a renowned investor, entrepreneur, and the author of the newly released book Main Street Millionaire, a no-nonsense guide to building wealth. She unpacks pivotal lessons learned during the 2008 financial crisis, her approach to building wealth through buying—not starting—businesses, and the “three C’s” that have been the foundation of her success: curiosity, crowd, and cash. 00:00 Introduction to Codie Sanchez 01:15 Managing projects and career transitions 05:52 From journalism to finance: Money lessons 10:25 The three C&apos;s for making money 12:36 Lessons from the 2008 financial crisis 14:45 The value of working for a company first 18:14 Hiring principles and ambition differences 27:44 Entrepreneurship: Risk and brain systems 32:16 Building teams and education critique 37:17 Wealth-building and networking strategies 44:41 Networking tips for introverts 51:29 Business mentorship 55:29 Buying businesses and sectors to avoid 01:03:07 Strategic focus and opportunity cost 01:08:39 Private equity vs accelerators 01:11:30 Mike&apos;s fitness app and scaling it 01:14:38 Reverse engineering and missed chances 01:17:26 Partnerships: Challenges and strategies 01:22:06 Delegating, hiring, and firing 01:31:17 Podcasting: Growth and challenges 01:37:06 Social media, assertiveness, and self-perception » Escape the 9-5 &amp; build your dream life - <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVJ3Xy1GaHgzZjNrdmgzbmlWSFpib0tzVENoUXxBQ3Jtc0tscV9TRmNzQWVHeEVlUXVDLS1UU2JQOGtoRU40dHJGSGhXckdPOThodFUtZ2hwYTkwOEgtOGQ5SW4wcGE2dVpZN2NSZjFsbDBNYkNHQnlhYUI1OGdGMm9NMFB5Z2F2QWZUcGtjd0ZHWEZDbEFYWWRVZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digitalplaybook.net%2F&amp;v=hCrziTG5yOA'>https://www.digitalplaybook.net/</a> » Transform your physique - <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0lFM2JpVURhNlVia2poTGxKOW5sR0cwWjF5Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttQjNrWk9SSUtRRm1LZDVXeGd5c1dsWklENE5hNFdPbWNjUTk3TDFDa041OFg0cm5YMGE4TWREclh3c05uOUhDUEpEcUZNTjhfVkwxNFpwWGRUNEEtRmUzeTY4c3lQbTllZlpSUnJqTEdhbmRoc1FzTQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thrstapp.com%2F&amp;v=hCrziTG5yOA'>https://www.thrstapp.com/</a> » My clothing brand, THRST - <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazJPV2hDUFBTcDBDQm1YQUhHTGo0SEFRNUVSUXxBQ3Jtc0tuM216VXZUaHlCZ0hFZTN5NEg0azROOVJ3cXR6R1F3T3dZUm1PMy04SnZDdUpCa2NiS25TTUtGNzVlRnZNUW12cTJ1NmFrQ0ZTWnl1elRoOUtITF90WnlkVm1mZ0N0MDNqZnNLUE53WDBBRXdfOFBZQQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fthrstofficial.com%2F&amp;v=hCrziTG5yOA'>https://thrstofficial.com</a> » Custom Bioniq supplements: CODEBQMIKETHURSTON - <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGVaeDkwOUJlQ3lSWE8wR040OEVXN21DbG8xQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNWZuV1R5MXI0Ylc3cjU4Q3ZOTFVuV1BwZGM3S3ZPNUgyaXVWS1ZjRENVUkJFT012SnVJeDgwcnBTVzZJdl9keUJXSWxKX0NsV0IyV2NlV05iLWhwaGNGbDJkY1lNY0xOSl9oenoyS1VsQjZFb2N4Zw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fshorturl.at%2FfRV67&amp;v=hCrziTG5yOA'>https://shorturl.at/fRV67</a>» Follow Codie « Main Street Millionaire: <a href='https://codiesanchez.com/book/'>https://codiesanchez.com/book/</a> Website: <a href='https://codiesanchez.com/'>https://codiesanchez.com/</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez/?hl=en'>https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez/?hl=en</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Joining me today is &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@CodieSanchezCT'&gt;‪@CodieSanchezCT‬&lt;/a&gt;  a renowned investor, entrepreneur, and the author of the newly released book Main Street Millionaire, a no-nonsense guide to building wealth. She unpacks pivotal lessons learned during the 2008 financial crisis, her approach to building wealth through buying—not starting—businesses, and the “three C’s” that have been the foundation of her success: curiosity, crowd, and cash.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:00 Introduction to Codie Sanchez&lt;br/&gt;01:15 Managing projects and career transitions&lt;br/&gt;05:52 From journalism to finance: Money lessons&lt;br/&gt;10:25 The three C&amp;apos;s for making money&lt;br/&gt;12:36 Lessons from the 2008 financial crisis&lt;br/&gt;14:45 The value of working for a company first&lt;br/&gt;18:14 Hiring principles and ambition differences&lt;br/&gt;27:44 Entrepreneurship: Risk and brain systems&lt;br/&gt;32:16 Building teams and education critique&lt;br/&gt;37:17 Wealth-building and networking strategies&lt;br/&gt;44:41 Networking tips for introverts&lt;br/&gt;51:29 Business mentorship&lt;br/&gt;55:29 Buying businesses and sectors to avoid&lt;br/&gt;01:03:07 Strategic focus and opportunity cost&lt;br/&gt;01:08:39 Private equity vs accelerators&lt;br/&gt;01:11:30 Mike&amp;apos;s fitness app and scaling it&lt;br/&gt;01:14:38 Reverse engineering and missed chances&lt;br/&gt;01:17:26 Partnerships: Challenges and strategies&lt;br/&gt;01:22:06 Delegating, hiring, and firing&lt;br/&gt;01:31:17 Podcasting: Growth and challenges&lt;br/&gt;01:37:06 Social media, assertiveness, and self-perception&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;» Escape the 9-5 &amp;amp; build your dream life - &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVJ3Xy1GaHgzZjNrdmgzbmlWSFpib0tzVENoUXxBQ3Jtc0tscV9TRmNzQWVHeEVlUXVDLS1UU2JQOGtoRU40dHJGSGhXckdPOThodFUtZ2hwYTkwOEgtOGQ5SW4wcGE2dVpZN2NSZjFsbDBNYkNHQnlhYUI1OGdGMm9NMFB5Z2F2QWZUcGtjd0ZHWEZDbEFYWWRVZw&amp;amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digitalplaybook.net%2F&amp;amp;v=hCrziTG5yOA'&gt;https://www.digitalplaybook.net/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;» Transform your physique - &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0lFM2JpVURhNlVia2poTGxKOW5sR0cwWjF5Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttQjNrWk9SSUtRRm1LZDVXeGd5c1dsWklENE5hNFdPbWNjUTk3TDFDa041OFg0cm5YMGE4TWREclh3c05uOUhDUEpEcUZNTjhfVkwxNFpwWGRUNEEtRmUzeTY4c3lQbTllZlpSUnJqTEdhbmRoc1FzTQ&amp;amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thrstapp.com%2F&amp;amp;v=hCrziTG5yOA'&gt;https://www.thrstapp.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;» My clothing brand, THRST - &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazJPV2hDUFBTcDBDQm1YQUhHTGo0SEFRNUVSUXxBQ3Jtc0tuM216VXZUaHlCZ0hFZTN5NEg0azROOVJ3cXR6R1F3T3dZUm1PMy04SnZDdUpCa2NiS25TTUtGNzVlRnZNUW12cTJ1NmFrQ0ZTWnl1elRoOUtITF90WnlkVm1mZ0N0MDNqZnNLUE53WDBBRXdfOFBZQQ&amp;amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fthrstofficial.com%2F&amp;amp;v=hCrziTG5yOA'&gt;https://thrstofficial.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;» Custom Bioniq supplements: CODEBQMIKETHURSTON - &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGVaeDkwOUJlQ3lSWE8wR040OEVXN21DbG8xQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNWZuV1R5MXI0Ylc3cjU4Q3ZOTFVuV1BwZGM3S3ZPNUgyaXVWS1ZjRENVUkJFT012SnVJeDgwcnBTVzZJdl9keUJXSWxKX0NsV0IyV2NlV05iLWhwaGNGbDJkY1lNY0xOSl9oenoyS1VsQjZFb2N4Zw&amp;amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fshorturl.at%2FfRV67&amp;amp;v=hCrziTG5yOA'&gt;https://shorturl.at/fRV67&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;» Follow Codie «&lt;br/&gt;Main Street Millionaire: &lt;a href='https://codiesanchez.com/book/'&gt;https://codiesanchez.com/book/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://codiesanchez.com/'&gt;https://codiesanchez.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez/?hl=en'&gt;https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez/?hl=en&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Joining me today is ‪@CodieSanchezCT‬  a renowned investor, entrepreneur, and the author of the newly released book Main Street Millionaire, a no-nonsense guide to building wealth. She unpacks pivotal lessons learned during the 2008 financial crisis, her approach to building wealth through buying—not starting—businesses, and the “three C’s” that have been the foundation of her success: curiosity, crowd, and cash.00:00 Introduction to Codie Sanchez01:15 Managing projects and career transi...

E068 - The Smartest Business Ideas to Become Rich in Your 20s & 30s (Escape Your 9-5) | Codie Sanchez

This weeks episode, I&apos;m joined by Tori Trades. A rising star in the trading world and a dynamic educator helping new traders break into the markets with confidence. Starting her journey under the guidance of her uncle, Tori has developed a unique, simplified approach to futures trading that’s accessible, effective, and perfect for beginners. With a thriving social media presence and an impressive track record, Tori is reshaping the narrative around trading for a new generation. In this episode, Tori unpacks her journey from a $5,000 starting capital to scaling her success, the power of mentorship, and the surprising connections between trading strategies and fitness routines. She sheds light on navigating the noise of social media, her minimalist trend-following strategy, and why she believes futures markets offer the best opportunities for new traders. From overcoming setbacks in the public eye to finding balance while scaling her business and personal goals, Tori’s story is packed with inspiration and actionable insights. Whether you’re a trading enthusiast or just curious about her journey, this conversation is a must-listen. 00:00 Introduction to Tori Trades and Background 01:18 Purpose of Visit and Public Speaking 02:34 International Travel and Trading Journey 03:18 Starting in Trading: Family Influence 04:36 Beginner&apos;s Guide: Mentors vs. Self-Learning 05:27 Tori&apos;s Blueprint for New Traders 06:22 Trading and Fitness: Strategy Comparisons 08:30 Tori&apos;s Visual Trading: Trend Lines and Price Action 11:27 Price Action vs. Fundamental Trading 13:44 Preferred Markets: Futures and Platinum 16:12 Advice for Beginners: Choosing Markets 18:25 Forex Challenges and Moving to Futures 20:24 Legitimacy Issues in the Trading Industry 21:33 Starting Capital and Audience Insights 23:22 Negative Months and Handling Criticism 24:39 Shifting Time Frames: Lessons Learned 29:53 Trading Learning Curve and Social Media 34:44 Social Media’s Role in Trading Growth 37:01 Balancing Trading Goals and Quality of Life 39:33 Managing Trading Stress 43:33 Networking in New York and Dubai Insights 50:44 Cost of Living in Dubai 54:18 Money Management and Team Dynamics 58:36 Working with Family and Resolving Conflicts 01:00:47 Dubai Life and Trading FOMO 01:03:57 Cryptocurrency Trends and Influencers 01:07:14 Trader Mindsets and Experimentation 01:12:33 Yearly Priorities and Work-Life Balance 01:18:56 Social Media Strategy and Vlogging 01:22:13 Final Thoughts and Travel Plans » Escape the 9-5 &amp; 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: CODEBQMIKETHURSTON - https://shorturl.at/fRV67

<description>&lt;p&gt;This weeks episode, I&amp;apos;m joined by Tori Trades. A rising star in the trading world and a dynamic educator helping new traders break into the markets with confidence. Starting her journey under the guidance of her uncle, Tori has developed a unique, simplified approach to futures trading that’s accessible, effective, and perfect for beginners. With a thriving social media presence and an impressive track record, Tori is reshaping the narrative around trading for a new generation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, Tori unpacks her journey from a $5,000 starting capital to scaling her success, the power of mentorship, and the surprising connections between trading strategies and fitness routines. She sheds light on navigating the noise of social media, her minimalist trend-following strategy, and why she believes futures markets offer the best opportunities for new traders.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;From overcoming setbacks in the public eye to finding balance while scaling her business and personal goals, Tori’s story is packed with inspiration and actionable insights. Whether you’re a trading enthusiast or just curious about her journey, this conversation is a must-listen.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:00 Introduction to Tori Trades and Background&lt;br/&gt;01:18 Purpose of Visit and Public Speaking&lt;br/&gt;02:34 International Travel and Trading Journey&lt;br/&gt;03:18 Starting in Trading: Family Influence&lt;br/&gt;04:36 Beginner&amp;apos;s Guide: Mentors vs. Self-Learning&lt;br/&gt;05:27 Tori&amp;apos;s Blueprint for New Traders&lt;br/&gt;06:22 Trading and Fitness: Strategy Comparisons&lt;br/&gt;08:30 Tori&amp;apos;s Visual Trading: Trend Lines and Price Action&lt;br/&gt;11:27 Price Action vs. Fundamental Trading&lt;br/&gt;13:44 Preferred Markets: Futures and Platinum&lt;br/&gt;16:12 Advice for Beginners: Choosing Markets&lt;br/&gt;18:25 Forex Challenges and Moving to Futures&lt;br/&gt;20:24 Legitimacy Issues in the Trading Industry&lt;br/&gt;21:33 Starting Capital and Audience Insights&lt;br/&gt;23:22 Negative Months and Handling Criticism&lt;br/&gt;24:39 Shifting Time Frames: Lessons Learned&lt;br/&gt;29:53 Trading Learning Curve and Social Media&lt;br/&gt;34:44 Social Media’s Role in Trading Growth&lt;br/&gt;37:01 Balancing Trading Goals and Quality of Life&lt;br/&gt;39:33 Managing Trading Stress&lt;br/&gt;43:33 Networking in New York and Dubai Insights&lt;br/&gt;50:44 Cost of Living in Dubai&lt;br/&gt;54:18 Money Management and Team Dynamics&lt;br/&gt;58:36 Working with Family and Resolving Conflicts&lt;br/&gt;01:00:47 Dubai Life and Trading FOMO&lt;br/&gt;01:03:57 Cryptocurrency Trends and Influencers&lt;br/&gt;01:07:14 Trader Mindsets and Experimentation&lt;br/&gt;01:12:33 Yearly Priorities and Work-Life Balance&lt;br/&gt;01:18:56 Social Media Strategy and Vlogging&lt;br/&gt;01:22:13 Final Thoughts and Travel Plans&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;» Escape the 9-5 &amp;amp; build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/&lt;br/&gt;» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/&lt;br/&gt;» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com&lt;br/&gt;» Custom Bioniq supplements: CODEBQMIKETHURSTON - https://shorturl.at/fRV67&lt;/p&gt; </description>

This weeks episode, I'm joined by Tori Trades. A rising star in the trading world and a dynamic educator helping new traders break into the markets with confidence. Starting her journey under the guidance of her uncle, Tori has developed a unique, simplified approach to futures trading that’s accessible, effective, and perfect for beginners. With a thriving social media presence and an impressive track record, Tori is reshaping the narrative around trading for a new generation.In this episode...

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Joining me today for an unfiltered conversation about transformation, sales mastery, and leadership is Andy Elliot, a powerhouse entrepreneur who built a 9-figure business empire after starting from nothing. Beginning his journey as a car salesman at 18, Andy shattered industry records and managed to scale to over $1 million annually before revolutionising the sales training industry with his tough-love approach to coaching. In this episode, Andy takes us through his journey from a troubled upbringing to becoming one of the most influential voices in personal development. He opens up about the psychological triggers that drive real change, his philosophy on physical fitness as a foundation for success, and why maintaining high standards in every area of life is non-negotiable. His no-nonsense approach to transformation and success makes this conversation a must-listen for anyone committed to reaching their full potential. 00:00 Introduction to Andy Elliott 01:02 Early life, career start, and learning leadership 07:02 Struggles with self-image and pivotal moment with wife 13:02 Commitment to change and setting new intentions 16:56 Helping others and integrating faith with leadership 19:06 Fitness as a foundation for personal growth 20:28 Building a business vs. building a body 22:04 Breaking free from limiting beliefs 24:05 Influence, role models, and power of choice 28:02 Shifting content to inspire change 32:28 Discipline and challenges in seminars 40:12 Using pain and criticism as motivators 47:06 Importance of tough coaching and driven peers 54:08 Communication skills and ethics in sales 56:28 Advice for personal trainers on branding 1:05:26 Teaching standards: theory vs. application 1:08:51 Client acquisition via social media 1:12:04 Tough coaching and managing online interactions 1:16:43 Training style misconceptions and relationships 1:19:52 Work-family balance and partner support 1:22:03 Future vision and company goals » Escape the 9-5 &amp; 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: CODEBQMIKETHURSTON - https://shorturl.at/fRV67 » Follow Andy « Website: https://tinyurl.com/3ubb4atv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialandyelliott/?hl=en

<description>&lt;p&gt;Joining me today for an unfiltered conversation about transformation, sales mastery, and leadership is Andy Elliot, a powerhouse entrepreneur who built a 9-figure business empire after starting from nothing. Beginning his journey as a car salesman at 18, Andy shattered industry records and managed to scale to over $1 million annually before revolutionising the sales training industry with his tough-love approach to coaching.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, Andy takes us through his journey from a troubled upbringing to becoming one of the most influential voices in personal development. He opens up about the psychological triggers that drive real change, his philosophy on physical fitness as a foundation for success, and why maintaining high standards in every area of life is non-negotiable.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;His no-nonsense approach to transformation and success makes this conversation a must-listen for anyone committed to reaching their full potential.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:00 Introduction to Andy Elliott&lt;br/&gt;01:02 Early life, career start, and learning leadership&lt;br/&gt;07:02 Struggles with self-image and pivotal moment with wife&lt;br/&gt;13:02 Commitment to change and setting new intentions&lt;br/&gt;16:56 Helping others and integrating faith with leadership&lt;br/&gt;19:06 Fitness as a foundation for personal growth&lt;br/&gt;20:28 Building a business vs. building a body&lt;br/&gt;22:04 Breaking free from limiting beliefs&lt;br/&gt;24:05 Influence, role models, and power of choice&lt;br/&gt;28:02 Shifting content to inspire change&lt;br/&gt;32:28 Discipline and challenges in seminars&lt;br/&gt;40:12 Using pain and criticism as motivators&lt;br/&gt;47:06 Importance of tough coaching and driven peers&lt;br/&gt;54:08 Communication skills and ethics in sales&lt;br/&gt;56:28 Advice for personal trainers on branding&lt;br/&gt;1:05:26 Teaching standards: theory vs. application&lt;br/&gt;1:08:51 Client acquisition via social media&lt;br/&gt;1:12:04 Tough coaching and managing online interactions&lt;br/&gt;1:16:43 Training style misconceptions and relationships&lt;br/&gt;1:19:52 Work-family balance and partner support&lt;br/&gt;1:22:03 Future vision and company goals&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;» Escape the 9-5 &amp;amp; build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/&lt;br/&gt;» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/&lt;br/&gt;» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com&lt;br/&gt;» Custom Bioniq supplements: CODEBQMIKETHURSTON - https://shorturl.at/fRV67&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;» Follow Andy «&lt;br/&gt;Website: https://tinyurl.com/3ubb4atv&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialandyelliott/?hl=en&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Joining me today for an unfiltered conversation about transformation, sales mastery, and leadership is Andy Elliot, a powerhouse entrepreneur who built a 9-figure business empire after starting from nothing. Beginning his journey as a car salesman at 18, Andy shattered industry records and managed to scale to over $1 million annually before revolutionising the sales training industry with his tough-love approach to coaching.In this episode, Andy takes us through his journey from a troubled up...

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