#2: From Baseball Star to Millionaire Mindset with DJ Thielen

In this inspiring episode of "The #1 Podcast," hosts Forrest Knight and Andrew Loranger welcome DJ Thielen, a former baseball player, to share his remarkable journey to success. They discuss the power of positive thinking, setting intentions, and embracing challenges for personal growth. The trio emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences, taking decisive action, and maintaining a positive mindset. Listeners will walk away with valuable insights and motivation to pursue their dreams with a growth mindset. DJ Thielen is an inspiring individual who rose from humble beginnings raised by a single mom, facing challenges like ADHD, and excelling in sports. After a successful career in professional baseball, he embraced entrepreneurship. Now, as the CEO of Empire Real Estate Builders, LLC, DJ has sold over 3,500 properties worth $350,000,000. He is also an acclaimed author, public speaker, and mentor in the real estate industry. His journey from adversity to triumph serves as a powerful source of motivation for others. HIGHLIGHTS: Power of positive thinking, setting intentions, and embracing challenges for personal growth. Surrounding oneself with positive influences and taking charge of life to pursue dreams. Importance of taking action and maintaining a positive mindset. Impact of emotions and self-talk on actions and outcomes. Stepping out of the comfort zone for personal and professional growth. Embracing failures and challenges as opportunities for growth. Shaping one's life through perception and a positive outlook on setbacks. SOCIAL MEDIA: Website URL: https://www.djthielenlive.com/ & https://solo.to/djthielen DJ Thielen IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/d.j.thielen/ DJ Thielen FB 👉 https://www.facebook.com/dj.thielen DJ Thielen Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/djthielen?lang=en DJ Thielen LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/djthielen/ DJ Thielen YT 👉 https://www.youtube.com/djthielen TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Prelude 00:27 - Introduction to DJ Thielen 01:44 - DJ as a professional baseball player 05:46 - Being a Rookie ball and getting to the majors 13:21 - The importance of trusting the process and faith ]16:27 - The importance of embracing discomfort rather than a victim mentality 21:43 - The importance of being aware of negative thoughts and emotions 23:09 - Practicing your emotions is the best thing to do 27:29 - Taking progressive action and getting out of comfort zone 29:45 - The importance of having a mentor 33:45 - The importance of not going into a relationship scared 36:10 - The importance of taking time to reflect 38:59 - The zero-sum transaction mentality and how it makes it hard to like people 40:20 - The first step is to become the person you want to be 41:46 - Ask yourself why you are not attracting good people  44:14 - The importance of paying more attention to the good emotions than the bad 46:18 - The three heart connection 50:29 - Daily mantra: "What would it look like if it was simple?" Action is key! 58:26 - Looking in the mirror and knowing who is winning 1:03:55 - The lifetime value of being in the podcast 1:08:19 - DJ reflects on how God's plan may involve protecting them from certain relationships 1:12:40 - How to connect with DJ Thielen? 1:13:39 - END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices