#23 Mike Thurston & Louis Armstrong - How To Create a Better Life For Yourself

This episode of the Game Plan Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp.If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It’s entirely online. Designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist, and switch therapists any time for no additional charge.Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/Gameplan today to get 10% off your first month.The boys are back together in Marbella on the latest episode of the Game Plan Podcast!Mike Thurston, Louis Armstrong and I sat down to discuss all things fitness, entrepreneurship, relationships, lifestyle choices, mental health, personal development and everything in between. We take a trip down memory lane as we go into detail on how we escaped the 9-5 and built a better life for ourselves.This one’s special, so make sure you tune in and smash that like button if you enjoyed this episode.This podcast was shot at Useek Studio, Marbella. Check them out:Website: https://useek.studio/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/useek.studio/Mike’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeThurstonLouis’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LouisArmstrong7Check out the best protein pancakes in the world at Fuel Cakes: https://fuelcakes.com/🎥 Subscribe to The Game Plan Clips: https://bit.ly/409UGfs🏋️ Game Plan: https://bit.ly/3nJeuss🥞 Fuel Cakes: https://bit.ly/3GbAwdQ(00:00) Preview and Intro(02:02) First Impressions and Early Connections(03:32) Power of Networking(06:55) Escaping the 9-to-5 Life and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs(10:32) Our First Entrepreneurial Ventures(12:14) Transition to Online Coaching(14:42) Finding Your Niche on YouTube(20:11) Early Career Struggles(24:48) Balancing Multiple Jobs(27:38) First Online Sales & Appreciating Small Wins(30:21) The Key to Financial Independence and Personal Growth(33:26) Why Your Environment Matters(38:01) Learning from Mentors(42:52) Why Your Mental Health Matters(48:54) Understanding Relationship Dynamics(50:49) Secret to Self-Improvement(54:15) Finding Balance in Relationships(01:00:06) Importance of Mentors(01:04:32) Dealing with Imposter Syndrome(01:06:51) Choosing the Right Mentor(01:08:02) Work-Life Balance(01:12:09) Maintaining Healthy Relationships (01:17:19) Green Flags in a Partner(01:18:36) Alcohol’s Impact On Your Life(01:25:49) How to Manage Your Drinking Habits(01:28:25) Impact of Alcohol on Health(01:32:14) Importance of Sleep and How to Improve it(01:34:03) Our Morning Routines (01:38:48) Dealing with Low Motivation(01:41:19) Reflecting on Past Lifestyle Choices(01:45:23) Benefits of Running