E301 Breaking Free from Office Politics: Embracing Leadership and Results

E301 Breaking Free from Office Politics: Embracing Leadership and Results

Author: CJ Finley September 5, 2023 Duration: 4:21
In this short episode, CJ shares his past frustrations with the corporate world and being confined to a traditional work schedule. He reflects on his college days when he was able to balance multiple activities and feel a sense of fulfillment. However, after graduating, he found himself trapped in a desk job with little autonomy over his schedule. CJ expresses his dissatisfaction with the hierarchical structure of the corporate world and questions the notion of having "higher ups" dictate how work-life should be. He then discusses how he started to manipulate his schedule to regain control and how other people can potentially do the same. This episode challenges the idea of being a slave to the hours in a day and encourages listeners to reconsider their relationship with their work.   Key Topics -Stop giving other people the power to dictate your life -Delegate and Elevate -Don't waste your time in pointless meetings -Focus on documenting your results     Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram CJ's YouTube CJ's Twitter cjfinley.com   ThriveOnLife Podcast Instagram thriveonlife.com    

CJ Finley hosts the THRIVEONLIFE Podcast, a space dedicated to practical conversations about building a more fulfilling existence. Rather than just theorizing, each episode digs into the tangible aspects of well-being, focusing on the interconnected pillars of health, personal wealth, and genuine happiness. You’ll hear CJ in dialogue with a variety of entrepreneurs and mission-driven individuals who have moved beyond merely getting by and are actively crafting lives they love. These discussions are grounded in real experience, offering actionable tips and perspectives that listeners can apply to their own journeys. The tone is conversational and direct, avoiding empty inspiration in favor of substance. New episodes arrive regularly, continuing a consistent exploration of what it means to truly thrive. This podcast serves as a resource for anyone feeling stuck in a routine and looking for thoughtful guidance on integrating better habits, smarter financial choices, and a deeper sense of purpose into their daily routine. It’s about the cumulative effect of small, intentional changes across all areas of life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

THRIVEONLIFE Podcast: Helping people live better lives with tips on health, wealth, and happiness.
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E316 Suffering is a skill --- and you should learn it. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:57
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E315 Learning to let go of the things that I love. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:11
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E313 difficult questions > easy answers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07
In this short episode, CJ emphasizes the importance of asking ourselves difficult questions, rather than seeking easy answers. They highlight how traditional schooling often focuses too heavily on finding the right answe…
E312 World Mental Health Day w/ Erin Finley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:32
In this episode, hosts CJ and Erin Finley discuss the importance of mental health on World Mental Health Day. They share their thoughts on the increasing awareness of mental health struggles and how it has become a promi…
E308 The Power of Discipline in Changing Your Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:51
In this short episode, CJ addresses the common issue of people complaining about their health, career, and life, yet making excuses when given suggestions for change. Lack of discipline is identified as the root cause fo…