First Things THRST

Mike Thurston
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‘First Things THRST’ is a weekly masterclass that explores the secrets and experiences of entrepreneurs and content creators from across the globe. Each episode is unfiltered and guided by the premise of leaving no stone unturned, which is accountable for the deep discussions into the backgrounds, hardships and confessions of my guests. My goal is simple, to share insights and fresh perspectives on topics like entrepreneurship, success and fitness. Join me on this exciting adventure, and I'm hoping you gain as much from these discussions as I do.

  1. 3 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    E114 - Muscle Expert: You Need To Know This To Get Bigger & Stronger (FAST)

    » 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/ Dr Gabrielle Lyon has spent her career studying muscle as the organ of longevity, and her research reveals why most people are approaching health optimisation backwards by focusing on fat loss instead of muscle gain. While doctors focus on treating disease, her approach is about building muscle as the foundation for living longer and better. The results show massive improvements that traditional medicine completely misses. Now she's created National Muscle Health Month to spread the word about why building and keeping muscle matters so much. 00:00 Introduction01:40 Gym as a daily ritual and gateway to health04:15 Why muscle should be central to the health conversation08:25 Cardio versus weights and why both matter11:51 Muscle mass and erections linking fitness to performance17:42 Fat marbling inside muscle and hidden metabolic issues21:22 Dr Lyon's weekly training schedule and barf sessions24:44 Maintenance versus gaining and smart training while travelling28:59 Why beginners should start with machines over free weights32:58 Men vs women in training and where the differences lie36:08 Core strength, injury prevention, and the foundational five41:10 National Muscle Health Month and starting a movement46:40 Forget weight loss goals, focus on preserving lean mass48:20 Muscle activates mindset shifts and builds mental strength50:45 Building standards, not goals for lasting consistency54:45 Growth through friction, pressure, and controlled adversity56:52 Too much pressure and the cost of overpushing01:00:25 Cold plunges, cortisol, and creating capacity for stress01:05:35 This decade’s hopeful shift toward personal responsibility01:10:10 Anchoring your mindset to stay strong into your 50s » 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 Dr Lyon«Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/?hl=enWebsite: https://drgabriellelyon.com/PRE-ORDER The Playbook: https://drgabriellelyon.com/playbook/

    1 giờ 19 phút

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    E113 - Lessons & Stories From the Most Successful Male Model Ever | David Gandy

    » 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/ In this episode, the British supermodel David Gandy joins the show. The man who defined an era of male modelling reveals why he walked away from guaranteed money to build something bigger. After watching female models launch empires while male models remained stuck as "clothes hangers," he made a calculated bet: turn down the certain payday, take back ownership of his image, and build a business that would outlast his modelling career. Now, at the top of his game, he runs his own brand "Wellwear" which has seen enormous success over the last few years, and it's only on the rise. David dives into his take on why AI will devastate the modelling industry and the coffee brand strategy that's generating more long-term value than any campaign ever could. 00:00 Introduction01:30 Getting scouted late and breaking into male modelling03:52 Early modelling stigma and the shift toward aspiration07:44 Struggles with sample sizes and building a unique fit11:36 Gym injuries, competitive edge, and learning to scale back15:28 Training, longevity, and dedication through every era19:20 Campaign prep, appearance tricks, and dietary tweaks23:12 Behind launching a clothing line and early business lessons27:04 Why fashion’s a brutal industry for newcomers30:56 Collaborating without conflict and owning your brand image34:48 Exiting M&S, brand evolution, and staying relevant38:40 Modelling’s unpredictability and carving your own path42:32 AI models, declining rates, and the future of modelling46:24 Debunking modelling myths and why few succeed50:16 Moments of doubt and surviving early rejection57:59 Embracing discomfort, training consistency, and hard truths01:01:51 Crafting a personal brand by staying selective01:05:43 Designing legacy beyond his own image01:09:35 Mentorship, new faces, and passing the torch01:13:27 Aging, grey hairs, and why 30s are underrated01:17:19 Escaping social media and the battle for attention » 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 David«Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgandy_official/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.davidgandywellwear.com/

    1 giờ 26 phút

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    E112 - Become Mentally Strong & Train Your Mind To Overcome Anything | Cory Richards

    » 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/ Cory Richards, National Geographic photographer and professional climber for 25 years, walked away from both careers at 40 after his nervous system broke from constantly visualising his own death on mountains. After realising his value had become tied to proximity to mortality, he faced a truth: the "fuck you, watch me" energy driving his achievements stemmed from believing something was fundamentally wrong with him since his bipolar diagnosis at 14. You'll hear his single-word framework for defining purpose, why he believes all love is self-sourced rather than received from others, and why mental health diagnoses describe behaviour patterns rather than fundamental deficits. 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Why Cory left the mountains to start over in Venice 04:17 Contrasting freedom in LA with safety in Dubai 10:20 Reducing news and social media to protect happiness 13:00 Changing your life starts with changing your story 15:06 The Everest Snapchat that sparked public vulnerability 17:02 What bipolar disorder actually is and why labels matter 20:19 Learning to manage depressive waves with self-compassion 23:20 Social isolation vs pushing yourself into connections 27:15 Confronting mortality while climbing Everest 30:53 Consciousness, nature, and the idea of energy 34:20 Psychedelics as a hard reset and mental health tool 41:02 Finding purpose and fulfilment through service 49:24 Why compassion, not performance, is Cory’s core value 54:05 Money as freedom units, not status signifiers 55:32 Replacing risky climbs with entrepreneurial adventure 58:49 Navigating authority, expectations and independence 01:00:42 Generational tension between safety and freedom 01:04:09 Online role models, influence, and bad advice 01:11:06 Cultivating a strong heart and filtering your circle 01:14:15 Heartbreak, resilience, and learning from pain 01:19:54 Is love self-sourced or something we find? 01:28:41 Cory’s career with NatGeo and letting it all go 01:33:02 Capturing moments vs being trapped in the shot 01:35:48 Tech, suicide rates, and the illusion of connection » 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 Cory« Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coryrichards/?hl=en Website: https://www.coryrichards.com/

    1 giờ 43 phút

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    E111 - 18 Years of Marketing & Sales Advice That Will Make You Rich | Sabri Suby

    » 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/ Sabri Suby, founder of King Kong agency and Shark Tank investor, went from making 600 cold calls daily selling Sky TV to building a marketing empire by applying one principle: take what works face-to-face and scale it to the masses. After burning through multiple businesses and hitting rock bottom with $600 in his bank account following his wedding, Sabri rebuilt by cold-calling 150 business owners daily from his bedroom. Tune in for his specific framework for transitioning from selling one-to-one to selling one-to-many. 00:00 Introduction01:20 Starting in LA, the energy and entrepreneurial spirit04:36 Why Australian culture can stall ambitious people08:26 Having three daughters and choosing to travel anyway11:27 Cold calling ink cartridges at 16 in a shipping container16:06 The moment of desperation that rewired his sales script19:17 Sales lessons that can’t be taught in books or videos24:01 Moving to London and becoming Sky’s top salesperson29:00 How rejection taught him to embrace hard things34:53 Dropping out of uni after building a profitable agency39:15 Broke after his wedding, back to cold calling with $5045:34 Building King Kong from his bedroom into a real office51:41 Scaling with a lean team and long-time staff56:38 From individual sales to direct response ad mastery01:00:35 What makes his YouTube ads stand out and convert01:05:12 Copywriting inspiration from legendary advertisers01:10:13 Rolex sent a cease and desist over one of his videos01:12:22 How luxury brands engineer desire and loyalty01:14:03 Tactics he's borrowed from high-end retail brands01:17:57 Keeping it focused: agency, SaaS, Shark Tank investments01:19:31 Shark Tank versus YouTube for personal brand growth » 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 Sabri«YouTube: @SabriSubyOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabrisuby/?hl=enWebsite: https://selllikecrazybook.com/

    1 giờ 23 phút

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    E110 - Black Holes, Ancient Civilisations & The Search For Alien Life | David Kipping

    » 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/ David Kipping studies exoplanets and the search for life beyond Earth, but he's grounded about what we actually know versus what we hope for. He's spent his career looking for moons around distant planets, while most astronomers thought it was a waste of time. In this conversation, we unpack why finding microbial life on Mars would actually create more questions than answers, how the "doomsday argument" suggests humanity has less time than we think, and why competition might be both the driver of technological progress and the cause of our extinction. 00:00 Introduction03:14 How rogue planets drift through darkness06:09 Earth's billion-year countdown to doom09:46 Why bigger stars blow our minds12:21 What came before the Big Bang?16:43 The haunting question: why does anything exist?21:06 Life appeared fast but we can't recreate it26:13 Could aliens hide under Jupiter's moons?29:14 How we actually detect distant planets34:20 The challenge of confirming alien life39:46 The Fermi Paradox gets worse with Mars life44:18 Accelerating toward our own extinction50:45 Our obsession with the present over survival56:26 What a trillion-dollar NASA could achieve1:00:12 Ancient civilisations on Earth before us?1:04:38 Why space hoaxes thrive1:13:26 Debating alien spacecraft theories1:22:38 Could we nuke a comet to survive?1:27:28 Mars versus Moon colonisation1:30:07 Sci-fi that gets the science right1:38:06 How talking science improves research1:42:21 What David wants to be remembered for1:44:21 What finding aliens would really look like » 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 David«YouTube: @CoolWorldsLabInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cool.worlds/?hl=enX: https://x.com/david_kipping?lang=en

    1 giờ 48 phút

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    E109 - Inside The Mafia: Violent Stories & Most Feared Bosses | Michael Franzese

    » 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/ Michael Franzese was pulling in $10 million a week from a gas tax scheme that made him one of America's most powerful mobsters. Then he did something almost nobody survives: he walked away alive. In this conversation, Franzese strips away the Hollywood mythology and breaks down what real power looks like when your life depends on reading people correctly. We unpack the brutal stress of criminal operations, why most "tough guys" don't last, and how the negotiation tactics that kept him alive now close business deals. 00:00 Introduction to Michael Franzese03:49 First arrests and early surveillance from law enforcement06:08 Building businesses and the multimillion-dollar gas tax scam08:00 Knowing it wouldn’t last and how the scheme eventually collapsed11:04 What he misses about mob life and the lifestyle12:40 Cleaning millions in cash and dealing with foreign banks15:30 Whether the mob still operates in New York and Italy today18:10 Reputation, respect, and fearing the people above you19:33 Reflections on Frank Costello and doing business without violence22:02 Applying mob skills to legitimate business and negotiation23:31 Taking a plea deal and liquidating assets before prison26:30 Solitary, diesel therapy, and finding faith behind bars29:06 Rumours, witness lists, and suspicion after leaving the life32:14 The few mobsters who actually walked away successfully34:49 Becoming a global speaker and finding purpose in storytelling39:20 Pizza, vending machines, and building a new empire51:05 How the Armenian wine business unexpectedly took off57:16 Delegation, treating people well, and earning respect01:02:51 Missed opportunities, like skipping Starbucks stock early on01:05:46 Wanting peace, purpose, and more freedom in his 70s01:11:36 The weight of regret, purpose, and giving advice to youth01:16:44 Faith, fear of hell, and the path to redemption01:29:47 Beating the odds while nearly everyone else ends up dead or jailed » 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 Michael«YouTube: @michaelfranzeseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelfranzese_/?hl=enWine: https://franzesewine.com/Community: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

    1 giờ 32 phút

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    E108 - Disappear (This Winter) If You Want To Improve Your Life | Dan Koe | Dan Koe

    » 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/ Dan Koe has built a reputation around deep thinking and high output, but in this conversation, he strips productivity down to its fundamentals. No hacks, no hype, just a grounded breakdown of how to create focus, structure your time around creativity, and make work feel meaningful again. We unpack how identity shapes output, the cost of always chasing growth, and why doing less (but better) is often the smartest move. If you’re overwhelmed, distracted, or feel like you’re always “on,” this one offers a sharp reset. 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Arriving in Arizona and first impressions of Scottsdale 03:25 College life, switching majors, and chasing business ideas 06:11 Trying seven business models before finding traction 08:57 Learning to build an audience while selling services 11:14 Posting content without a product figured out yet 13:49 The challenge of being a young coach 15:42 How to build authority when you're inexperienced 21:15 Daily routine, writing-focused business, and content flow 25:43 Avoiding big teams and staying hands-on with content 27:19 Authenticity vs optimisation in the creator economy 32:09 Why people connect with your deeper philosophy 36:15 Dialling in diet and the illusion of progress 39:07 Writing consistently without relying on motivation 43:04 The real value and stigma around online courses 54:18 Clarity comes from doing, not waiting to find purpose 58:07 Buying flashy cars and getting over material status 01:00:28 Business is the ultimate vehicle for self-development 01:06:11 Rebuilding his software startup from scratch in Japan 01:10:56 Turning down ideas like starting a dream gym » 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 Dan« YouTube: https://www.youtube/com/DanKoeTalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedankoe/ Website: https://thedankoe.com/

    1 giờ 13 phút

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    E107 - It’s Never Been Easier to Make Money Online (Here’s How) | Hudson Leogrande

    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/ Hudson Leogrande is the founder of Comfrt, a rapidly growing apparel brand that’s rethinking the way creators build businesses. In this episode, we unpack how he’s scaled a brand to seven figures while staying almost entirely behind the scenes, and why he believes most creators are missing the mark when it comes to monetisation. Hudson shares hard-won lessons on building a product people actually want, crafting content that drives sales without being salesy, and the mindset shift from influencer to entrepreneur. A must-listen for anyone serious about turning creativity into real commerce. 00:00 Introduction01:20 Kicking things off in NYC with viral hoodie success04:40 Finding the right manufacturers and negotiating better terms07:36 Using mentors and AI to scale smarter and faster10:52 How AI automates content and creator approval13:36 Purely White’s rise through Snapchat before pivoting to TikTok16:45 How changes in algorithms nearly sank the business19:17 What makes a good media buyer and how to track performance22:26 Scripting influencer content and learning from audience behaviour25:15 Street interviews and podcast clips as powerful ad formats28:52 Getting copied by Gap and taking it as a compliment32:11 Learning from global brands to prep for international expansion36:10 Why Europe, UK, Canada and cold climates are next39:34 What they look for in creators beyond follower count42:05 Why talking on camera builds stronger consumer trust47:09 TikTok Shops vs Meta for content and sales strategy50:00 Testing blankets, tees, snack hoodies and what to avoid53:25 Why top creators rarely leave to start their own brands56:56 In-house hires over agencies and building a loyal team60:00 What his day-to-day actually looks like as a founder62:11 Scaling Nude while keeping focus on what’s working 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.comCustom 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 HudsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itshudson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hudson-leogrande-112891231/Website: https://link.me/itshudson

    1 giờ 1 phút
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‘First Things THRST’ is a weekly masterclass that explores the secrets and experiences of entrepreneurs and content creators from across the globe. Each episode is unfiltered and guided by the premise of leaving no stone unturned, which is accountable for the deep discussions into the backgrounds, hardships and confessions of my guests. My goal is simple, to share insights and fresh perspectives on topics like entrepreneurship, success and fitness. Join me on this exciting adventure, and I'm hoping you gain as much from these discussions as I do.

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Mike Thurston
  • Năm hoạt động
    2022 - 2025
  • Tập
    114
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    Thô tục
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    © Mike Thurston
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    First Things THRST

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