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. -43 MIN

    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

    1 h 18 min

  2. 19 AVR.

    E138 - 15 “Normal” Habits You Do Every Day Destroying Your Body, Brain, & Testosterone

    » 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/ Paul Saladino left medicine to focus on nutrition and moved to Costa Rica for the surf, and this conversation reveals why he avoids wearables and EMF exposure, how simplifying diet to meat and fruit fixes most chronic conditions, and why organ meats contain forgotten nutritional wisdom. This covers why carnivore works short-term, but he recommends adding fruit, how elimination diets beat expensive food sensitivity tests, and why eating specific organs like testicle or spleen follows evolutionary logic that modern science is only beginning to understand through peptides and microRNAs. 00:00 Introduction & Costa Rica lifestyle 06:19 Designing a unique home: innovations and choices 11:08 Air quality and EMF exposure: health implications 17:18 Concerns about wireless devices affecting health 24:20 Sleep's role in health and minimising EMF exposure 30:32 Diet quality over calorie counting for weight loss 36:39 Simplifying food choices for optimal health 43:10 An animal-based diet's impact on chronic conditions 51:12 Debates on vegan vs carnivore: nutritional needs 59:42 Organ meats as supplements: sourcing and efficacy 1:10:10 Entrepreneurship in health supplements: challenges 1:18:56 High-quality retail challenges and market entry 1:26:01 Travelling with dietary restrictions and jet lag 1:34:50 Grocery shopping in the US: prioritising quality 1:39:58 Reducing microplastics: practical steps » 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 Paul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulsaladinomd/?hl=en Website: https://www.paulsaladinomd.com/ Lineage Provisions: https://lineageprovisions.com Heart and Soil: https://heartandsoil.co/

    1 h 52 min

  3. 12 AVR.

    E137 - Anger-Fuelled Success Is Destroying Young Men In 2026 | Lewis Howes

    » 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/ Lewis Howes is a former professional athlete turned podcaster and author who discovered handball when his football career ended, and this conversation reveals why longevity comes down to relationships and emotional healing more than optimisation. Learn why longevity isn't about perfect sleep or nutrition but about healing emotional wounds and maintaining quality relationships, how he used to attract partners based on wounds and chemistry instead of values alignment, and why therapy from day one became non-negotiable. 00:00 Introduction02:20 Handball origins and Lewis's journey to the national team04:11 Mike's athletic background and transition to fitness06:21 Genetics and misconceptions about Mike's physique07:56 Steroid use debate and personal stance09:40 Risks and experiences with performance-enhancing drugs11:16 Honesty in the fitness industry and its impacts11:45 Importance of relationships and emotional healing14:42 Lewis's belief in God and personal experiences19:18 Lewis's realisation and journey of self-healing22:23 Balancing work, life, and relationship values25:18 The role of therapy and communication in relationships31:42 The challenges and joys of fatherhood33:30 Lewis's Olympic aspirations and dedication36:07 Building an empire, personal fulfilment, and service38:30 Private relationships vs public life challenges » 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 LewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/?hl=enWebsite: https://lewishowes.com/

    1 h 33 min

  4. 6 AVR.

    E136 - Are Young Men Locking Themselves Into Lives They'll Regret? | Rob The Bank

    Rob Oliver is a content creator and DJ who went all-in on house music, and this conversation reveals why Miami is optimised for spending not building, how the music industry is surprisingly political, and why pursuing what you love gives energy instead of draining it. Rob explains why he hates Miami despite being there, it's status games rather than real building, though it remains necessary for what he's creating. Learn why the DJ world is more cliquish than expected with exclusive circles that either embrace or reject you based on having a following, how most people stay bogged down by relationships and jobs they hate without realising what they're leaving on table, and why his viral talking-head format eventually stopped working after massive volume. 00:00 Introduction02:07 Reflecting on changes since their last conversation03:22 Observations on Miami's flashy and materialistic culture06:16 Transitioning focus to music and social media growth09:04 Lifemaxxing, pursuing passions across multiple domains12:23 Navigating the political landscape of the music industry22:53 Discussing tax implications of living in the US24:57 Perspectives on endless content streaming30:05 Experiences in Ibiza and its influence on life34:53 Evaluating personal growth through music and events39:17 Harnessing music's power & Ideal music performance settings and experiences47:14 Reflecting on past open relationship dynamics56:59 Refocusing on positive content & Future plans » 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 RobInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robthebank/Website: https://robthebank.music/

    1 h 33 min

  5. 29 MARS

    E135 - What Ambitious Men Get Wrong About Wealth, Success & 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/ Sahil Bloom is an author, investor, and content creator who quit his high-paying finance job after realising he'd only see his parents 15 more times before they died, and this conversation reveals his framework for the five types of wealth, why autopilot in life is the single greatest risk, and how anything above zero compounds. This covers why he invests in founders who can get punched in the mouth repeatedly and figure it out, how his investments range from healthcare advocates to humanoid robots, and why he uses AI agents for logistics but never outsources the creative work he actually enjoys doing. 00:00 Introduction 03:31 AI possibilities and optimism for the future 07:45 Maintaining uniquely human skills in an AI world 12:18 Personal transformation and redefining success 15:05 Overview of the five types of wealth 19:03 Balancing life's priorities and family importance 21:37 Confronting fear of uncertainty and taking risks 27:44 Growth through personal loss and struggles 30:13 Embracing failure and gaining confidence 33:13 Navigating criticism and public backlash 39:35 Investing in people over ideas 47:07 The impact of AI on daily life and driving 52:10 Exploring luxury in future automated living 55:59 Future plans and ongoing projects » 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 Sahil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/?hl=en The 5 Types Of Wealth: a.co/d/awxJWBR

    59 min

  6. 24 MARS

    E134 - Patrick Bet-David: World War 3, Manosphere & Becoming Irreplaceable

    » 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/ Patrick Bet-David built Valuetainment into a media empire, and this conversation reveals why nobody truly knows what's happening in geopolitics even on the inside, how creating stakeholders makes society safer, and why loving the game matters more than tolerating the grind. Learn why societies become safer when people have equity, families, and assets to protect, versus nothing to lose, and how Dubai's lack of military becomes concerning when cheap drones meet expensive defences. This covers why he interviews everyone from controversial figures to world leaders as long as they're respectful, how shutting down YouTube three times at 488K subscribers forced the decision to build a major media company or quit entirely, and why the Michael Jordan "love of the game" clause captures what separates passion from obligation. 00:00 Introduction 02:28 Discussing the situation in the Middle East 07:02 Concerns about safety living in Dubai 12:49 Hypothetical scenario: Becoming the supreme leader of Iran 17:04 Big problems in the world Patrick wants to tackle 21:13 Impact of social media on role models 27:20 Thoughts on Louis Theroux's Manosphere documentary 32:05 Deciding who to socialise or do business with 34:22 Short-term vs long-term thinking in business 40:38 Dealing with controversial interview backlash 45:35 Desire to interview Putin 46:50 Motivations for continuing to build the company 48:25 Coping with stressful or bad days 53:06 Importance of loving what you do 56:54 How to keep up with an overwhelming flow of information 1:04:06 The significance of processing information over just knowledge 1:07:36 Optimism about the future and mindset » 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 Patrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickbetdavid/?hl=en Website: https://link.me/patrickbetdavid

    1 h 9 min

  7. 17 MARS

    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 Introduction03:27 Transitioning from radio to social media in 201705:46 Moving to Dubai in 2008 and early experiences09:11 Launching SBX and the online car auction business13:30 Unique aspects of SBX's auction process18:19 Importance of trust and brand reputation in auctions21:52 Strategic goals and personal content creation balance26:34 The hiring process for presenters and maintaining passion30:17 Concept cars and their purpose in car design evolution34:21 Challenges of being the public face and dealing with burnout38:31 Handling online negativity and maintaining mental health40:01 Balancing work drive with personal well-being45:30 AI in content creation and future business prospects51:04 Monetising platforms, YouTube vs Facebook57:27 Building a diverse media and tech business model1:03:30 Favourite cars and collaborations with brands1:09:03 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 AlexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercarblondie/?hl=enSBX Cars: https://sbxcars.com/

    1 h 36 min

  8. 8 MARS

    E132 - The New Way To Make Money Online (Now That AI Kills Every Other Plan)

    » 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/ Nik Setting built multiple businesses before turning 23 by understanding that personal branding isn't a system, it's knowing who you want to become and refusing to dilute your message, and this conversation reveals why most creators fail by chasing what works instead of staying aligned with their identity. Nik explains why AI is replacing copywriters and media buyers but can never replicate authentic personal brands. Learn why verbal and visual alignment creates trust that converts, how confusion happens at every stage even when making millions because your identity evolves, and why following trending content that doesn't align with your core values just confuses your audience. 00:00 Introduction02:00 Nick Setting's drive and passion for building unique things04:20 Transition from survival to growth mindset in business07:20 Key components of personal branding10:00 Importance of strategic content post and authenticity14:30 Niching down in a crowded market for growth19:00 Monetising personal brand effectively23:00 Building trust and credibility through content28:00 Harnessing the power of YouTube for authenticity32:00 Challenges of maintaining alignment with your brand37:00 Using communication to convey ideas simply41:30 Importance of niche and target audience selection47:00 Finding and hiring loyal team members51:00 Leveraging personal brand for opportunities55:00 Nik's vision for the future and maintaining focus » 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 NoahInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/niksetting/YouTube: @niksetting

    1 h 30 min
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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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  • Création
    Mike Thurston
  • Années d’activité
    2022 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    138
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © Mike Thurston
  • Site web de l’émission
    First Things THRST

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