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E052 - How to UNF*CK Your Life in 2024: Honest Advice for Men in Their 20s | Louis Armstrong

Mike Thurston Episode 52

Today, I have the pleasure of welcoming one of my best friends & a familiar face on my channel, Louis Armstrong. You may know Louis as my old videographer, but he has since evolved into a successful creator in his own right. He’s now become known for his travel vlogs, fitness & lifestyle videos. Louis is also the founder of “The Creator Club”, a community dedicated to helping aspiring entrepreneurs achieve financial freedom and a life of global exploration. Join us for the next two hours as we dive into our experiences together and Louis’ incredible transformation from party animal to entrepreneur.

0:00 How Louis influenced Mike to transition from fitness to lifestyle content
5:10 Mike’s early influence on Louis’s career & working in Hollister together
10:20 Louis’s videography & content creation journey
13:30 Why taking risks is crucial for growth
17:41 The value of travelling in your 20s
22:50 Comparing life in Bali versus Dubai
27:10 The dating scene abroad: which is better?
35:02 Mike’s online coaching experience & dealing with criticism
40:44 Louis’ journey to sobriety and its benefits
42:03 2019 Ibiza trip: celebrating two years of hard work
45:31 Dealing with a toxic relationship 
47:35 Breaking free from the “party lifestyle” & the silverling from COVID
51:10 The benefits of sobriety: the ultimate life hack
55:40 Leaving Ibiza and the responsibility of being an “influencer”
1:01:30 Personal branding: what social media doesn’t see
1:04:01 Work-life balance & prioritising for success
1:07:35 Staying consistent & lessons learnt from entrepreneurial circles
1:11:40 How to optimise your productivity: simplicity is key
1:14:28 Being alone: the pros & cons
1:18:47 Mike’s future goals: opening a gym in Ibiza?
1:24:40 The struggles of managing multiple platforms: adapting to trends
1:29:58 Expanding the Creator Club and achieving peak fitness

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