The Thrive Forever Fit Show with Jay Nixon

The Ultimate Hack Let's define the word "hack" before we get started: Hack: use a computer to gain unauthorized access to data in a system. Hacking describes the act of attempting to manipulate outcomes through orchestrated actions. The general function of hacking is to gain access to restricted information or to a physical space without proper permission. In this episode, I'm going share with you...

Temptation ~ Gratification ~ Regret ~ Repeat In this episode, I’m going to show you how the neural pathways that you’ve created over the years are the reason you keep repeating bad behaviors. And of course, I’m going to show you how to correct the problem. The million-dollar question is: "Why do I keep doing that even though I know it’s bad for me?” The answers: It’s your brain's fault! It has to...

The Power Of The WHO In this episode, I discuss why it’s not the "what or how" that is most important in your life but rather the WHO. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. You’re focused on the wrong thing. 2. The what and how it doesn’t matter if the who is wrong. 3. The BIG dreams of your barstool buddies and why they never came true. 4. Your WHO will either act as an anchor or a launchpad for...

Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome In this episode, I discuss how a quote from a movie I watched in 1986 (I was 12) has stuck with me and massively impacted my life. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. The quality of your life will be determined by your ability to navigate adversity. 2. Improvise: create and perform spontaneously or without preparation ~ produce or make (something) from whatever is...

3:19 AM In this episode, I discuss why I get up at 3:19 AM every day. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Setting yourself up with the opportunity to win 2. Taking a line from Jocko’s playbook, discipline does equal freedom 3. Your biggest competition in life is you vs. you 4. Complacency is the enemy of excellence 5. Chapter 7 of The Overweight Mind: Fall In Love With The Process 6. I loved to...

Opportunity 2020 The Shift In Perspective In this episode, I discuss how I’m viewing our current situation as a golden opportunity. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Our current situation is an opportunity. 2. Is this making you better or bitter ~ remember it’s a choice. 3. What’s one thing you’ve learned about yourself during Opportunity 2020 ? 4. What’s one thing you’ve created or taken adva...

The Stop Sign In this episode, I discuss the adage of how you do one thing is how you do everything. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. The Stop Sign story from my drive to work. 2. Is it true that how you do one thing is how you do everything? 3. The hypocrisy of ~ the rules don’t apply to me until I need them to. 4. Retraining your brain to see the world from a different perspective. 5. Patte...

Deliberate Acts of Awesomeness In this episode, I talk about the acts of awesomeness I have witnessed since the beginning of these uncertain times. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. We need positivity and good news now more than ever. 2. This pandemic is shining a light on some fantastic humans. 3. We have the opportunity to grow, evolve, and be better because of this uncertainty. 4. Tough tim...

My Promise To You In this episode, I give you my promise in this time of uncertainty and chaos. PROMISE: “This is not more than you can handle ~ It’s just more than you expected.” Power Takeaways From This Episode:     1. You are stronger and more resilient than you can even imagine.     2. We will get through this together.      3. Minimize the overwhe...

Looking For Leaders In Uncertain Times In this episode, I discuss how now more than ever, we need leaders to stand up. I’m not talking about the president or elected officials. I’m talking about you! Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Leaders make the tough decision to do what’s right and not what’s convenient. 2. The right thing to do is always the right thing to do. 3. Being a leader means th...

You Get What You Tolerate     In this episode, I discuss how your standards dictate your future.    Power Takeaways From This Episode:    1. Are your standards in congruence with the life you desire to live?  2. You will only get out of life what you are willing to tolerate.  3. Thought, Words, and Actions must be in alignment for you to succeed. ...

The Dynamic Duo of Success ~ Support and Accountability     In this episode, I discuss how support and accountability, when combined, become one of the strongest elements of a support group or coaching program. They are the Dynamic Duo of Success.     Power Takeaways From This Episode:      1. Two of the most critical elements of any successful coaching and...

The Fad Will Lead You Back To FAT In this episode, I will discuss why the transition from fad diet to a sustainable lifestyle is harder than you think ~ the to evidence proves this to be true. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. The hottest fad in the “diet” world is the Ketogenic diet ~ everyone is doing it, trying it, or going to do it ~ companies have shifted their entire product lines to Ket...

Treat Your Body Like A Business In this episode, I will discuss how I treat all aspects of my life, including my body (health and fitness), like a successful business. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Running your body like you would run a successful thriving business is the key to having the health and fitness you desire. 2. Excess withdrawals lead to your business going bankrupt ~ the same...

Unrealistic Actions Are Your Superpower In this episode, We will chat about “Goal Setting” and why most people are doing it all wrong. Hint: I will simplify the process for you and give you the GPS for goal achieving success. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Your goal-setting machine is broken. I’ll show you how to fix it. 2. Why your goals are too small. 3. The reason you aren’t getting the...

Transformation Is An Inside Job 
 The Dictionary defines TRANSFORMATION as:  ● a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance ● a metamorphosis during the life cycle of an animal    In this episode, we will discuss the phases of a transformation and how I believe it all begins and even ends on the inside. 
   Power Takeaways From This Episode:      1. We thi...

WORD ~ WHY ~ WOW In this episode, I will teach you my Word ~ Why ~ Wow Success System for 2020. This is how you will get all the things you desire out of life this year. It's simple, easy and effective. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. 96.37% of ALL New Years Resolutions Fail 2. Every time you break a promise you make to yourself it gets easier to break the next one. 3. WORDS have power ~ Pic...

When Whatever Turns Into WTF       Welcome to Season Three of the Thrive Forever Fit Show   In this episode, I will discuss how the use of “Whatever” is taking you down a path that leads to waking up in a WTF situation.      The use of disempowering language like “whatever” is holding you hostage in a life you actually don’t want to be in.    &nbsp...

You Must Believe You Deserve It  In this episode, I will help you shift your mindset from “I wish I could have that” to “I deserve to have that.”     This shift is crucial for success in every area of life. Because the hard truth is that you will never have more than you believe you deserve.     And as you know, I am the person that believes you can be, do, and h...

How To Overcome The I Don't Have Time Mindset In this episode, I show you how a shift in perspective, and priorities can help you with your current belief that you don't have time. And I use your favorite holiday ritual to guide you to your new powerful mindset ~Elf On The Shelf. Power Takeaways From This Episode: 1. Lessons from your Elf on the Shelf ritual 2. Planning, Timing, Scheduling are the...

False Gratitude In this episode, I discuss the damaging effects of false or fake gratitude. The purpose of this episode is to give you a new perspective on gratitude and the power it holds if applied with intentional action. Power Takeaways from this Episode: 1. What is false gratitude? 2. Are you practicing false gratitude? I’ll share with you how you’ll know and the shifts to change it. 3. The p...

Are You Programmed To Win ~ Interview with Joe De Sena Joe De Sena is the founder and CEO of Spartan, the world’s largest obstacle race and endurance brand. He is also the New York Times Best Selling Author of “Spartan Up” and “Spartan Fit,” and recently released his third book, “The Spartan Way.” Joe’s Vision: To get 100 million people healthy and off the couch (only 95 million to go), get Obstac...

Your Mindset Is A Muscle In this episode, I'm going to help you understand the importance of training your mindset just like you do your biceps. The more in shape you get your mind, the less your effected by adversity and life in general. Yes, your mindset is a muscle and must be trained and worked on daily. Just like you can't go to the gym once and be in great shape, you can't read one book and...

Diet vs. Transformation (yes they are very different) In this episode, I'm going to example the differences between a diet and a transformation. After you've listened I you'll have all the tools, knowledge, and resources to make an educated decision on which one is best for you. Secret: There is only one correct answer. Power Takeaways from this Episode: 1. Diets are based on deprivation and starv...

Avoid The Holiday Hangover (and it's not what you think) In this episode, I'm going to give you the strategies you need to avoid the Holiday Hangover. If you listen and apply these tips, this will be the most stress-free holiday season you've ever had - I PROMISE. 
Power Takeaways from this Episode:
 1. The average person gains between 5 and 13 pounds from Halloween to New Years Day.
 2. It's 100%...