E333 A life you don't have to retire from w/ Bobby Ryan

In this episode, CJ has a convo with his friend Bobby Ryan III. One of the topics they discuss is the art of effective communication and share strategies for increasing response rates to emails and direct messages. Bobby shares his experience and insights on how to craft compelling subject lines and subtext to grab attention and generate engagement. While success rates may be low, even a 1% response rate can make a significant impact. They also tap into areas such as personal and professional self-development, how to collect important data for businesses and brands, and what A.I. and machine learning mean for the future of entrepreneurship... So you're looking to improve your skills in these areas, this episode is a must-listen.   Key Topics [00:01:20] Bobby's bad idea of the day. [00:04:08] DIY standing desk [00:09:35] Being valuable in every room you go into. [00:12:55] Name, image, likeness changes for college sports. [00:15:33] How Bobby dealt with a career-ending injury. [00:18:48] The cost of dedication. [00:23:00] Taking a gap of time to reevaluate. [00:26:13] Elasticity in handling stress. [00:31:08] Balancing structure and flexibility. [00:35:19] Sport vs. Entrepreneurship. [00:38:15] Finding happiness in what you do. [00:45:38] How to get anything done in life. [00:49:06] Artificial Intelligence and humans. [00:52:53] Measuring attention with volatility. [00:55:17] Valuing attention and risk. [01:00:34] Venture studio and incubating ideas. [01:03:04] Passion and collaboration with Bobby. [01:07:12] Embracing the power of thinking. [01:11:06] Becoming the person I want to be.   Connect with Bobby Bobby's LinkedIn   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   CJ's YouTube CJ's Website THRIVEONLIFE Podcast Instagram