CRUSHING THROUGH LIFE: Recent Episodes
Rob & Jim
Hello! Welcome to the Crushing Through Life Podcast with your hosts Rob and Jim. This is a show where two long-time friends get together to discuss their past, current, and future life experiences. Topics such as friendship, careers, relationships, finances, and goals we’ve all faced throughout our lives. We’ll speak about what we’ve gone through, and how we’ve faced and overcome some of these challenges. We’ve all gone through these times in our lives and we wanted to have a safe space to talk about some tough issues, stories, and ideas.
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Today's Quote: “It’s harder to stay on top than it is to make the climb. Continue to seek new goals.” - Pat Summitt was an American women's college basketball head coach who accrued 1,098 career wins, the most in college basketball history at the time of her retirement. She served as the head coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team from 1974 to 2012. Summitt was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 1999 as a member of its inaugural class. She was named the Naismith Basketball Coach of the Century in 2000. In 2009, the Sporting News placed her at number 11 on its list of the 50 Greatest Coaches of All Time in all sports; she was the only woman on the list. In 2012, Summitt was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama and received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2012 ESPY Awards. In 2013, she was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame.
Synopsis: In this episode, we discuss the importance of bonding with your teammates at work. Rob's big work project as well as his son's Halloween and school experiences. Jim's gearing up for Vegas!
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Recorded on: November 3rd, 2021
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Today's Quote: "The future rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I'm going to press on." - Barack Obama is an American politician, author, and retired attorney who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Obama was the first African-American president of the United States. He previously served as a U.S. senator from Illinois from 2005 to 2008 and as an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004. Outside of politics, Obama has published three bestselling books; Dreams from My Father (1995), The Audacity of Hope (2006) and A Promised Land (2020).
Synopsis: In this episode, we talk about ways to get yourself out of a funk of feeling sad and the importance of reaching out to our friends. We also talk about how you can earn rewards with your steps! Check out Optimity. A fun, convenient health app that rewards your healthy daily activities. Track your steps, get health tips, and challenge friends to earn prizes. Getting exciting rewards for simply walking and more on Optimity. Tap this link https://link.myoptimity.com/invites/rober49913 or use invite code rober49913 at signup.
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Recorded on: October 20th, 2021
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Today's Quote: "A person should set their goals as early as they can and devote all their energy and talent to getting there. With enough effort, they may achieve it. Or the person may find something that is even more rewarding. But in the end, no matter what the outcome, they will know they have been alive." - Walt Disney, was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. As a film producer, he holds the record for most Academy Awards earned by an individual, having won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations. He was presented with two Golden Globe Special Achievement Awards and an Emmy Award, among other honors. Several of his films are included in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
Synopsis: In this episode, we reflect on each other's thanksgiving weekends with our family.
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Recorded on: October 13th, 2021
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Today's Quote: “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” - Steve Jobs I am sure we all know Steve Jobs, he is an American business magnate, industrial designer, investor, and media proprietor. He was the chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), and co-founder of Apple Inc.; the chairman and majority shareholder of Pixar; a member of The Walt Disney Company's board of directors following its acquisition of Pixar; and the founder, chairman, and CEO of NeXT. Jobs is widely recognized as a pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s, along with his early business partner and fellow Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
Synopsis: Rob cleans his office after eliminating 48% of his debt. Update on Niccolo's first findings of JK and his new favourite computer game: Skycrapper Sim! Jim gives us an update on his job and poker status along with some very special Thanksgiving news.
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Recorded on: October 5th, 2021
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Today's Quote: "Don’t put off for tomorrow what can be done today." -Don Harrison
Synopsis: In this episode, we honour Jim's late grandfather, Don Harrison. Jim's grandfather joined his partner and friend Bill Dunne to build William Dunne and Associates into Canada’s largest food brokerage. Once he was retired he couldn’t sit still and started volunteering at CHATS, Springboard, Youth Justice Committee just to name a few. He was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal which is an award given to individuals who have made significant contributions to a community in Canada. Bearing his quote in mind, Rob & Jim look forward to working on their October challenges.
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Recorded on: September 20th, 2021
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Today's Quote: “You don’t learn to walk by following the rules. You learn by doing, and falling over.” - Sir Richard Branson, who is an English business magnate, investor, and author. In the 1970s, Richard dropped out of school at age 16 which ultimately led to the creation of Virgin Records. He later founded the Virgin Group, which today controls more than 400 companies in various fields. His entrepreneurial projects started in the music industry and expanded into other sectors, including the space-tourism venture Virgin Galactic, making him a billionaire. Branson is also known for his adventurous spirit and sporting achievements, including crossing oceans in a hot air balloon. In March 2000, Branson was knighted at Buckingham Palace for "services to entrepreneurship". For his work in retail, music and transport (with interests in land, air, sea, and space travel), his taste for adventure and for his humanitarian work, he has become a prominent global figure. In 2007, he was placed in the Time 100 Most Influential People in the World list. In July 2021, Forbes listed Branson's estimated net worth at US$5.7 billion.
Synopsis: Rob and Jim are both excited and pumped to celebrate a close friend's wedding tomorrow.
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Recorded on: August 27th, 2021
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Today's Quote: “We think, mistakenly, that success is the result of the amount of time we put in at work, instead of the quality of time we put in.” - Arianna Huffington. Arianna is a Greek-American author, syndicated columnist, and businesswoman. She is a co-founder of The Huffington Post, the founder and CEO of Thrive Global, and the author of fifteen books. She has been named to Time Magazine's list of the world’s 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list. In 2011, AOL acquired The Huffington Post for US$315 million. On August 11, 2016, it was announced that she would step down from her role at The Huffington Post to devote her time to a new startup, Thrive Global, focused on health and wellness information.
Synopsis: Rob enjoys his vacation time with his family while using the Toronto CityPass and seeing the top 5 attractions the city has to offer. Jim shares with us his stories on seeing the Arkells live with friends and a Game of Thrones rewatch.
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Recorded on: August 21st, 2021
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Today's Quote:“Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be sunshine.” - Jack Ma. Jack is a Chinese business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of the Alibaba Group, which is a multinational, technology conglomerate. In addition, he co-founded Yunfeng Capital, a private equity firm. Mr. Ma is a strong proponent of an open and market-driven economy. As of April 2021, it is reported he has a net worth of $51.5 billion, making Jack the third-wealthiest person in China. His philanthropy work supports underprivileged communities in China, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East.
Synopsis: Rob gives updates on his customer service experiences, selling the car, and the lack of missing out on his workout consistency. Jim is looking forward to being back out to enjoy some public experiences with a Blue Jays game, golfing with his father, and an upcoming concert. He focuses on bettering his workout routine.
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Today's Quote: “Some failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without failing at something unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all -- in which case, you fail by default.” - J.K. Rowling who is a British author, philanthropist, film producer, television producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for writing the Harry Potter fantasy series, which has won multiple awards and sold more than 500 million copies, becoming the best-selling book series in history.
Synopsis: Rob is having fun getting back into some classic PC gaming with Quake Live. He also experiences some pretty poor customer service recently with a couple of businesses. Jim spends his weekend with family seeing Jess' grandparents, Aunt, and Uncle. They also have a great outing with Jim's Mom in Port Dalhousie, Ontario.
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Recorded on: July 29th, 2021
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Today's Quote: "If we have a goal and a plan, and are willing to take risks and mistakes and work as a team, we can choose to do the hard thing." -Scott Kelly. Scott is an American engineer, retired astronaut, and naval aviator. A holder of 17 medals of awards and medals and a veteran of four space flights, Kelly commanded the International Space Station (ISS). In November 2012, Kelly was selected for a year-long mission to the ISS. His year in space began in March 2015 with the launch of the Soyuz spacecraft. He remained on the station for Expeditions 43, 44, 45, and 46. The mission ended on March 1, 2016, with the departure of Soyuz from the station back to Earth.
Synopsis: With the billionaire's race to space we look at focusing on what's important in our lives. Most of which includes relaxing on a beach, taking an opportunity to enjoy a boat ride with the family, and purging what you've held on to. And of course. Making sure you have nice clean rugs.
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Recorded on: July 20th, 2021
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Today's Quote: “We hold ourselves back in ways both big and small, by lacking self-confidence, by not raising our hands, and by pulling back when we should be leaning in.” Sheryl Sandberg. Sheryl is an American business executive, billionaire, and philanthropist. She currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer Facebook. In June 2012, she was elected to Facebook's Board of Directors, becoming the first woman to serve on its board. Prior to joining Facebook, Sandberg was Vice President of Global Online Sales and Operations at Google, and was involved in its philanthropic arm Google.org. Before that, Sandberg served as Chief of Staff for United States Secretary of the Treasury, Lawrence Summers. In 2012, she was named in the Time 100, an annual list of the most influential people in the world.
Synopsis: Getting slammed with a car repair bill, a spiritual journey with Tom Green, celebrating the Italian win during the Euros, and an unorthodox B&E while on vacation. Will we ever go back to concerts?
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Recorded on: July 13th, 2021
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Today's Quote: “You're always working to improve, and you're always being critiqued on your next performance. It's not about what you've done. There's always room to grow.” - Misty Copeland who is a professional American ballet dancer for ABT, one of the three leading classical ballet companies in the US. On June 30, 2015, Copeland became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in ABT’s 75-year history. In addition to her dance career, Copeland has become a public speaker, celebrity spokesperson, and stage performer.
Synopsis: Today we catch up with none other than our dear friend Nicholas Capobianco whom we've known since high school and our band days. Enjoy!
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Recorded on: July 6th, 2021 (definitely not the 26th)
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Today's Quote: “This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook -- try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all have fun!” - Julia Child, was an American cooking teacher, author, and television personality. She is recognized for bringing French cuisine to the American public with her debut cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and her subsequent television programs, the most notable of which was The French Chef, which premiered in 1963.
Synopsis: At work, Rob starts gearing up for an important presentation with his superiors which makes him reflect on the importance of a Director's position. The boys had a great time at one of their friend's family golf tournaments. After golf, they celebrated finally being together after such a long time with some drinks in Hess village. Rob continues to get his car ready for sale to tackle his debt. Congrats to our friend Mike who ALMOST made the very first 'Crusher of the Week' title :).
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Recorded on: June 29th, 2021
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Today's Quote: “You are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream.” - C.S. Lewis. He is a British author. He is best known for his works of fiction, especially The Screwtape Letters, The Chronicles of Narnia, and The Space Trilogy. Lewis and fellow novelist J. R. R. Tolkien were close friends.
Synopsis: In this episode, we discuss some of our movie watchlists. With more and more security events that are happening throughout the Corporate world, there is more stress on Rob to educate himself further on cybersecurity. He is has completed his 3rd course so far and starts to gear up his studying to write the exams. Rob is happy to see something happen that was pretty special to him on Father's Day. Have you ever helped your friends move? If so, you should be awarded appropriately. How you may ask? Listen to find out! Jim talks about his day at his inlaw's boat club, visiting his Dad for Father's Day, and the best way to get out of a bad mood.
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Recorded on: June 22nd, 2021
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Today's Quote: “You measure the size of the accomplishment by the obstacles you have to overcome to reach your goals.” - Booker T. Washington. An American educator, author, orator, and adviser to several presidents of the United States. He was from the last generation of black American leaders born into slavery and became the leading voice of the former slaves and their descendants.
Synopsis: In this episode, after such a long period of time, Rob gets a chance to visit both of his Nonnas who are actually very close neighbours. Soon after the wonderful visit, he was inspired to try baking bread for the very first time. Rob reflects on the relaxing joys of flying a kite with his son (after an unfortunate incident during the first attempt). Jim enjoys his friend's rooftop view and gives an update on his family vaccination status. Which provides him a new outlook for his motivation towards his health, routine, food intake, and working out.
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Recorded on: June 17th, 2021
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Today's Quote: “I do know that when I am 60, I should be attempting to achieve different personal goals than those which had priority at age 20.” – Warren Buffett, American investor, business tycoon, philanthropist, and the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Synopsis: In this episode, we briefly talk about Bo Burnham’s Inside special on Netflix. A highly rated special he has put out that speaks on a lot of heavy mental health issues with a comedic musical twist. This episode has focuses on a tough, but important, topic: cigarettes and nicotine addiction. Rob, as a former smoker himself, speaks about his past, how he started, and how he quit for good (albeit after several attempts). We also talk about Allen Carr’s Easy Way To Stop Smoking. Allen Carr's 4 myths can help smokers change their mindset when quitting. Jim provides us with his great tale of getting their COVID-19 vaccination. Get Allen Carr's - Easy Way To Stop Smoking book: https://amzn.to/3vYBDGB Follow us on our socials:
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Today's Quote: “It’s up to you to make your life. Take what you have and stack it up like a tower of teetering blocks. Build your dream around that” -Cheryl Strayed, an American writer and podcast host. Synopsis: In this episode, we celebrate how the weather's getting HOT! Do you know what that means? The winter tires are coming off, the patio season is among us (or is it?) but more importantly, Dad's everywhere are gearing up their power washers! Unless the neighbors have something to say about all of this. Rob enjoys a nice fat weekend which is starting to turn into a week (these back-to-back Blizzard not good for anybody). We go exploring with Google Earth with friends on Zoom.. which quite possibly could lead to a new business venture. Rob's son learns how to be more confident in his swimming. As for Jim, he is proud of Jess's strong work ethic. He's very happy to break ground in his project with OBS studio. Excited to see things are opening up in Hockey stadiums. The boys are VAXED in town! Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: May 18th, 2021 Today's Quote: “I believe the last thing I read at night will likely manifest when I'm sleeping. You become what you think about the most.” - Daymond John Synopsis: We have a very special episode today for you! We introduce our wonderful better halves in this episode: Jess & Terri. Learn about what they do and how we've met each other. Rob & Terri recently celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary with some lovely martinis and spring cleaning. Rob completes his Seneca course and is now working on writing his Microsoft Azure cloud exam. Our workout group has grown by 2 people. Welcome to the group Rob & Dale! Jim and Jess update us on their weekend plans including a very memorable walk with Jim's mom, some delicious soup, and a very nice lasagna. Jim reflects on how well his skipping is going. We end the episode with some fun 'Would you rather..' questions. Find Terri's services for 'The Relationchick':
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Recorded on: May 12th, 2021 Today's Quote: “Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground.” – Theodore Roosevelt Bonus Quote: "Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend." -Bruce Lee Synopsis: A very post Happy Mother's Day to all the lovely moms out there and all that you do for us! We've completed our backlog of episodes on YouTube! We've overcome a lot of tech issues with audio sync and have gained a lot of experience in the post-editing process. Rob completes his 100th workout this year. Rob talks about his new unorthodox mother's day tradition. Today we discuss the weight of debt and how much it can mentally affect your well-being. A very tough decision is made to work through it utilizing some great resources from Reddit and the Canadian Personal Finance community. Jim is excited to utilize his brand new mic which will be great for the pod and his streaming. We both look forward to a new exercise: skipping! ... or do we? Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: May 5th, 2021 Today's Quote: “A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.” – Bruce Lee Synopsis: Rob stresses overworking very late after hours for work. He needs to update a very delicate piece of IT equipment. Failure is possible which leads to some unnecessary stress eating. We realize how much money is spent on our fast food purchases. Rob's father starts a microgreens business called Greens2U.ca which is doing very well. Jim discusses his new goals for this month. He's excited to be back into his app workouts and feeling great. Shout out to Rob's cousin Julian from Futurespace Collective (check him out on YouTube!) for suggesting a new mic for Jim to use. We dive into our favorite TV shows that we could relive. Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: April 27th, 2021 Today's Quote: “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” – Tony Robbins Synopsis: Rob painstakingly finishes his nice and early cavity filling. Fitness after the 30-day challenge. Rob has a Sunday Funday with his son at the local pond but turned a bit topsy turvy. He's a student again! Jim gives an update on his wrist, touches on his poker, and how his studying has paid off. We discuss our favorite Pixar movies. Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: April 20th, 2021 Today's Quote: “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” – Tony Robbins Synopsis: We’re live on YouTube, iHeartRadio, and Deezer Podcasts! It's snowing during this lovely fake spring day. Rob gets a nice early surprise from the dentist. We discuss our 30-day challenge winnings and why they went to a great cause! Rob and Terri are working very hard on online projects and decide to let loose. Terri launches her businesses on top of being a super mom. We're receiving great feedback for CTL! Jim gets an ultrasound on his wrist and reveals his gigantic card we all signed from his 18th birthday. Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: April 13th, 2021 Synopsis: Jim just turned 33 years old. Please send us your retirement home pamphlets to @crushingthroughlife on Instagram! Today we discuss being on ALL of the podcast platforms. We're impressed about the countries we've reached thus far so early on our release of this podcast. Thank you to all our listeners! Today we touch on fitness tech products that are improving our lives today. Products such as Fitbit, Bluetooth tech, Renpho scales, health apps, just dance unlimited, and even geocaching! Please listen to the end where we dive into Reddit's 7 Rules of Life! Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: April 6th, 2021 Synopsis: WE'RE UP AND RUNNING! We officially launch the podcast on the Internet using the Anchor.fm platform on April 3rd. We've very excited to be finally here with you. Today we conquer the mountain of making your own pizza pie. What we've learned from building a podcast. Rob pays homage to his career mentor. You won't believe the movies we haven't seen! Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: March 30th, 2021 Synopsis: In this episode, we're halfway through our 30-day challenge and what goals we've set to accomplish. Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! Learn online with your local library. Working out with video games. Jim faces challenges with his socks when meeting his new nephew. Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: March 16th, 2021 Synopsis: In this episode, we look forward to the start of spring. We have our very first guest on the podcast. Looking back on our earlier lives with fewer responsibilities. Taking care of yourself while working from home. We start a new 30-day challenge. Rob begins to write down his goals. Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: March 2nd, 2021 Synopsis: In this episode, we talk about how hard work can make completing goals so much more rewarding. The act of physically writing down your goals. Curving the sleep schedule to meet your goals. Social app addiction before bed causing sleep procrastination. Tracking fitness improvement. Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: February 16th, 2021 Synopsis: In this episode, Rob helps out his local community skating rink. Meeting and dealing with loud neighbors (even if it's Jim). Dealing with the burden of starting new projects through procrastination. Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: February 9th, 2021 Synopsis: In this episode, Rob fails the 75-day challenge by ordering a pizza after a stress-filled day. Regardless, we both look back on the positives of the challenge and what we learned. Especially on the realization of how precious the commodity of time is. Breaking the habit of sleep procrastination. Rob speaks on proper parenting and how his son has his obsessions with numbers and timer apps. Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: January 12th, 2021 Synopsis: Happy New Year to 2021! We decide to be super cool by starting each episode off with a motivational life quote. Reflecting back on the difficult year of 2020 and what we learned from it. We start an extreme 75-day challenge which includes a strict diet, doubling our daily workouts, and reading. Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: November 17th, 2020 Synopsis: In this episode, we discuss saving money by doing your own auto repairs, planning a YouTube channel, and other new projects on the horizon. Jim continues to put in hard work with his fitness app. Rob provides insight on his 3 pillars when working out and how he spiraled into a depression with fast food and debt. Time to meal prep city! Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: November 3rd, 2020 Synopsis: In this episode, we take a deep dive into our past medical stories and look back on our hospital experiences. Rob talks about recovering from his recent septoplasty surgery. Getting over the fact that, yes, you don't need to be tough all the time and just go see the doctor when you need to. Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: August 18th, 2020 Synopsis: In this episode, Rob gets his first work promotion. Recalling his past experiences in tech support. Briefly touching on the history of our careers. Improving your path through time management, upping your skillset, education, and studying for certifications. Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: July 29th, 2020 Synopsis: In this episode, we talk about how to stay disciplined with daily workouts through our group chat. Giving each other a motivational boost to push each other through friendly competition. Finding the right exercise with only your body weight (equipment free). Trying yoga for the first time and increasing flexibility through stretching. Realizing and measuring your progression. Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: July 29th, 2020 Synopsis: In this episode we talk about the importance of work-life balance, vacationing, being outside, and not being tied down by your phone. Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: July 14th, 2020 Synopsis: In this episode, we talk about dealing with the pandemic lockdown, unused gym memberships, weight loss, motivation, and the importance of a fitness routine. Follow us on our socials:
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Recorded on: July 20th, 2020 Synopsis: Hello world and welcome to our very first episode! In this episode, we'll give a brief podcast intro where we talk about why we're doing this, who we are, how we got to know each other, and how we bonded over our love of music. Follow us on our socials:
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Hello! You've reached the CRUSHING THROUGH LIFE podcast with your hosts Rob & Jim. Have you ever been curious about self-improvement? Well, this is the place for you! We reach all aspects of day to day life. Topics such as fitness, career, relationships, finances, goals and challenges. Especially areas where we excel, and where we can overcome failure. We'll share our personal stories, achievements, and ideas. Trust us! We get it.
We've all gone through these difficult times in our lives.
That's where we decided to create this space for us and our listeners. Please join us!
We'll be improving our lives together and anyone who may be listening!
We're available on Spotify and Anchor.fm/crushingthroughlife
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