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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2025 · 1H 35M

E096 - The Fastest Way to Power, Money & Freedom | Afnan Khalifa

from First Things THRST · host Mike Thurston

» 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/Most people say they want more – more money, better health, stronger relationships – but few are willing to change the internal patterns that keep them stuck. In this episode, we explore what it actually takes to level up in every area of life.Afnan Khalifa, founder, entrepreneur and life coach, is sharing how she rebuilt her mindset from the ground up. We talk about moving from reaction to responsibility, what it looks like to lead without forcing, and how your energy – not just your strategy – shapes your results.No fluff, no shortcuts. Just the real work behind sustainable growth.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:40 Growing up Saudi and embracing her cultural roots05:11 Breaking free at 18 and moving to Canada alone08:52 Learning sales, communication, and confidence13:27 Dropping out of uni and diving into finance16:07 Early success with crypto and earning six figures21:30 Getting rich young and the dangers of fast money25:55 Developing emotional resilience and embracing discomfort34:13 Balancing ambition, business, and personal relationships38:25 Personal branding versus chasing likes and virality43:16 Helping introverted women master visibility online47:43 Training confidence by filming solo and pushing comfort zones52:03 Managing pressure as the audience and responsibility grow57:27 Scaling coaching offers and building community for women1:02:16 The dark side of online money and fake success1:08:52 Rebranding beyond fitness and mistakes when launching courses1:14:18 Deciding who to partner with and protecting your public image1:27:06 Why she won’t date a man earning less than her1:33:02 Building respect over likability and staying grounded» 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 Afnan:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UChjKbov1cr0JczgIXLE-W3QInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theafnankhalifa/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.theafnankhalifa.com/

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