E353: Life Lessons from Running 5 miles A Day For Over 110 days.

About this episode

CJ Finley reflects on his experience of running 5 miles a day for over 110 days, discussing the challenges and insights gained from the commitment.

Have you ever thought about running 5 miles a day for a month? What about 3 months? CJ never thought he would either. Watch his Youtube video on why he started this challenge here But now it has been 110+ days of running 5 miles per day and he is reflecting on the initial challenges, the unexpected benefits, and the deep self-reflection that came with committing to this challenge. From battling distractions and social media influences to reconnecting with his personal goals, CJ unpacks how this experience has reshaped his views on productivity, goal setting, and personal growth. Tune in to hear how a simple commitment to run led to profound insights on living intentionally and aligning actions with long-term aspirations. Watch his Youtube video on why he started this challenge here How he felt after 5 miles a day for one month... Key Topics: [00:01:45] Motivations and goals for starting the daily five-mile run [00:05:30] Insights on self-discovery and the impact of disconnecting from social media [00:10:20] Evaluating life and career alignment post-challenge [00:14:50] Plans for the future and how the challenge shaped these aspirations USE CJ'S PRODUCT DISCOUNT CODES HERE Connect…

People in this episode

Host: CJ Finley

Topics covered

• running
• self-discovery
• goal setting
• personal growth
• productivity
• social media

Keywords

• running challenge
• self-reflection
• personal goals
• productivity
• goal alignment
• social media impact

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