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Further Your Lifestyle

Hosted by Your Host: Chris Furlong

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Aug 2026

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Conversations on Lifestyle, Passions and Hustles. Sharing insights, understanding and lifestyle stories. With the intent to bring you: things which will enable you, things which will inspire you and things which will motivate you to pursue these yourself.

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August 15, 2026Episode 27223 min

15 Brutal Truths You Need to Hear Today | EP. 272 | Further Your Lifestyle Podcast

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/6K07sWxBN8sIn Episode 272 of the Fit The Your Lifestyle Podcast, host Chris shares 15 “brutal truths” meant to inspire, motivate, and provide a reality check: nobody is coming to save you, you likely already know what to do, hard work doesn’t guarantee outcomes, some problems are self-created, you don’t need to feel ready, valid excuses can still keep you stuck, people think about you less than you assume, you can be grateful and still want more, what got you here may stop you from getting there, success is often boring repetition, you can’t control everything but you own your response, choosing yourself may disappoint others, impressive-looking lives aren’t always enjoyable, five years will pass whether you act or not, and you have less figured out than you think but more potential than you realize; Chris challenges listeners to act on the truth that made them most uncomfortable.00:00 Brutal Truths Intro01:37 Nobody Is Coming03:15 You Already Know04:47 Hard Work Isn’t Owed06:47 You Create Problems07:29 Start Before Ready08:33 Valid Excuses Trap09:24 Nobody’s Watching10:42 Grateful Yet Hungry11:32 Outgrow Old Self12:37 Boring Success Wins14:03 Own Your Response15:11 Disappointing Others16:31 Impressive Isn’t Enjoyable18:28 Time Passes Anyway19:49 More Potential Than You Think21:07 Final Challenge OutroPodcast Sponsors:Robert PiperHi Voltage BargainsEthan “Rooshock” The BOLO Hunter PODCAST: https://www.furtheryourlifestyle.com/► SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on▹ Spotify | https://bit.ly/FYL_Spotify▹ Apple Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_Apple▹ Google Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_GooglePod► Let's CONNECT on social media:▹ instagram | http://www.instagram.com/furtheryourlifestyle▹ email | hello@furtheryourlifestyle.comMUSIC:» via https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6hfvrvContinue the conversation:  @furtheryourlifestyleJoin the Newsletter: check it out

August 8, 2026Episode 27111 min

Are You Willing? The Real Cost of Getting What You Want | EP. 271 | Further Your Lifestyle Podcast

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/j1YmLlwJm2gIn Episode 271 of the Further Your Lifestyle podcast, host Chris explores the difference between wanting a goal and being willing to do what it takes to achieve it. He argues that most people love outcomes but resist the repetitive, uncomfortable process required, and that the real barrier is often willingness to learn rather than capability. Chris shares examples from starting his podcast and reselling business, then outlines practical ways to become more willing: stop trying to know everything before starting, fall in love with reps through routine and consistency, shrink the challenge into one small action at a time, and remember nobody begins as an expert. He closes with reflective questions about commitment, confidence, and the uncomfortable steps being avoided.00:00 Welcome and Topic01:09 Wanting vs Willing01:30 Dream Price Tag02:46 Excuses and Reality04:00 The Willingness Gap04:53 Start Before Ready05:14 Love the Reps05:54 Shrink the Challenge06:31 Nobody Starts Expert07:06 Hard Truth Commitment08:25 Questions to Ask08:44 Real Example Pushback09:27 Take the Next Step10:46 Closing and Call to ActioPodcast Sponsors:Robert PiperHi Voltage BargainsEthan “Rooshock” The BOLO Hunter PODCAST: https://www.furtheryourlifestyle.com/► SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on▹ Spotify | https://bit.ly/FYL_Spotify▹ Apple Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_Apple▹ Google Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_GooglePod► Let's CONNECT on social media:▹ instagram | http://www.instagram.com/furtheryourlifestyle▹ email | hello@furtheryourlifestyle.comMUSIC:» via https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6hfvrvContinue the conversation:  @furtheryourlifestyleJoin the Newsletter: check it out

August 1, 2026Episode 27012 min

Where Did You Think You’d Be 5 Years Ago? | EP. 270 | Further Your Lifestyle Podcast

Watch here: https://youtu.be/lXGatrQneKsIn Episode 270 of the Further Your Lifestyle podcast, host Chris combines a mid-year check-in with last week’s focus on repetition and consistency, asking listeners to honestly compare where they are now to what they expected five years ago. He explains that hindsight only matters if it changes how you move forward, and highlights five core ideas: we overestimate what we can do in a year and underestimate what we can do in five; your younger self didn’t know what they didn’t know; time doesn’t create wisdom—reflection does; regret can be useful if it fuels action; and imagining your future self can clarify what habits, risks, and conversations you should start today. He closes with reflection questions and emphasizes that time will pass regardless, so use lessons from the last five years to shape the next five.00:00 Welcome Back Intro00:23 Five Year Reality Check02:11 Two Ways We Look Back03:14 Year Vs Five Year Goals04:57 You Didnt Know Yet06:03 Reflection Builds Wisdom06:55 Using Regret As Fuel07:23 Living Your Own Path08:46 Talk To Future You10:19 Five Questions To Ask11:17 Wrap Up Next StepsPodcast Sponsors:Robert PiperHi Voltage BargainsEthan “Rooshock” The BOLO Hunter PODCAST: https://www.furtheryourlifestyle.com/► SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on▹ Spotify | https://bit.ly/FYL_Spotify▹ Apple Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_Apple▹ Google Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_GooglePod► Let's CONNECT on social media:▹ instagram | http://www.instagram.com/furtheryourlifestyle▹ email | hello@furtheryourlifestyle.comMUSIC:» via https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6hfvrvContinue the conversation:  @furtheryourlifestyleJoin the Newsletter: check it out

July 25, 2026Episode 26914 min

REPETITION enables long term success | EP. 269 | Further Your Lifestyle Podcast

Watch here: https://youtu.be/gTqs4SevC8UIn Episode 269 of the Further Your Lifestyle podcast, host Chris explains why repetition is a key driver of long-term success after being told he’s “too repetitive.” He argues that breakthroughs and “overnight success” are usually the result of hundreds or thousands of repeated actions, and that long-term success is created by repetition rather than intensity. Chris outlines how repetition builds strong foundations, develops skills and confidence, removes decision fatigue by reducing constant reinvention, and creates a compounding effect over time. He also notes repetition can feel slow in an instant-results culture, and that repeated actions shape identity—positively or negatively—so discipline must be rebuilt when habits are unhealthy. He closes with questions about where more repetition is needed and whether listeners are chasing excitement or building something that lasts.00:00 Welcome and Topic02:34 Breakthroughs vs Reps03:33 Build Strong Foundations05:59 Beat Decision Fatigue07:39 Compounding Results08:36 Why It Feels Slow10:05 Identity and Discipline11:41 Questions and Wrap UpPodcast Sponsors:Robert PiperHi Voltage BargainsEthan “Rooshock” The BOLO Hunter PODCAST: https://www.furtheryourlifestyle.com/► SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on▹ Spotify | https://bit.ly/FYL_Spotify▹ Apple Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_Apple▹ Google Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_GooglePod► Let's CONNECT on social media:▹ instagram | http://www.instagram.com/furtheryourlifestyle▹ email | hello@furtheryourlifestyle.comMUSIC:» via https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6hfvrvContinue the conversation:  @furtheryourlifestyleJoin the Newsletter: check it out

July 18, 2026Episode 26817 min

Mid-Year Check-In: Recalibrate Your Goals, Priorities & Momentum | EP. 268 | Further Your Lifestyle Podcast

Mid-Year Check-In: Recalibrate Your Goals, Priorities & Momentum | Further Your Lifestyle Ep. 268Watch here: https://youtu.be/FUvWIWmUrLcChris hosts Episode 268 of the Further Your Lifestyle podcast as a mid-year check-in to help listeners pause, breathe, and recalibrate without self-judgment. He guides a reality-based self-audit through key questions: what has improved, what feels heavier, what lessons keep repeating, whether daily actions match stated priorities, what you’ve been tolerating, and whether you’re truly moving forward or just staying busy. He then focuses on recalibration—what burdens to stop carrying, what deserves more attention, and whether repeating the last six months would make you happy. Chris offers three paths: if you’re winning, double down and compound; if drifting, recommit now; if struggling, simplify and focus on one next step. He emphasizes meaningful progress, self-comparison only, and shares a business turnaround example, including managing micro vs. macro factors like shipping cost increases.00:00 Midyear Check In01:29 Reality Check Questions03:48 Alignment With Priorities06:12 Busy Versus Progress06:59 Recalibrate And Let Go08:28 Focus Your Attention10:13 Next Six Months Test10:51 Winning Drifting Struggling12:30 Make The Year Meaningful13:56 Second Half Mindset14:38 Personal Business Example16:17 Wrap Up And ChallengePodcast Sponsors:Robert PiperHi Voltage BargainsEthan “Rooshock” The BOLO Hunter PODCAST: https://www.furtheryourlifestyle.com/► SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on▹ Spotify | https://bit.ly/FYL_Spotify▹ Apple Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_Apple▹ Google Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_GooglePod► Let's CONNECT on social media:▹ instagram | http://www.instagram.com/furtheryourlifestyle▹ email | hello@furtheryourlifestyle.comMUSIC:» via https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6hfvrvContinue the conversation:  @furtheryourlifestyleJoin the Newsletter: check it out

July 11, 2026Episode 26715 min

Happiness will beat vanity every time! | EP. 267 | Further Your Lifestyle Podcast

Happiness Beats Vanity: The Two Scoreboards That Define Real Success | Ep. 267Watch it here: https://youtu.be/7e4JHAbyOOwIn Episode 267 of the Further Your Lifestyle podcast, host Chris continues last week’s theme of growth by arguing that happiness and fulfillment beat vanity-driven success. He describes two “scoreboards” people use to measure life: a visible vanity scoreboard (money, status, titles, followers, possessions, recognition) and an invisible fulfillment scoreboard (purpose, growth, ownership, contribution, freedom, relationships, peace). Chris explains how people often chase external markers believing they’ll bring security, belonging, or significance, but the real goal is the feeling behind the goal. Using his business journey, he highlights how ownership and growth create deeper satisfaction than short-term gratification, and he emphasizes that legacy and impact outlast recognition. He closes with reflection questions about what you’re chasing and what feels meaningful.00:00 Welcome Back Intro00:10 Happiness Over Vanity01:52 Two Life Scoreboards02:52 Why Vanity Wins Visibility03:44 Fulfillment Is Hard Measure04:18 Vehicle Versus Destination04:37 Business Freedom Example05:44 Status Versus Legacy09:34 Growth Changes You10:55 Legacy Beats Recognition12:48 Meaningful Success Questions13:32 Closing Challenge OutroPodcast Sponsors:Robert PiperHi Voltage BargainsEthan “Rooshock” The BOLO Hunter PODCAST: https://www.furtheryourlifestyle.com/► SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on▹ Spotify | https://bit.ly/FYL_Spotify▹ Apple Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_Apple▹ Google Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_GooglePod► Let's CONNECT on social media:▹ instagram | http://www.instagram.com/furtheryourlifestyle▹ email | hello@furtheryourlifestyle.comMUSIC:» via https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6hfvrvContinue the conversation:  @furtheryourlifestyleJoin the Newsletter: check it out

July 4, 2026Episode 26612 min

If You’re Not Growing, You’re Not Living | EP. 266 | Further Your Lifestyle Podcast

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/X7X8WR3hzt4In Episode 266 of the Further Your Lifestyle podcast, host Chris explores the quote from the TV show Shrinking: “If you’re not growing, you’re not living,” arguing that growth—not happiness, success, or achievement—is a core sign of being truly alive. He reframes growth as refinement rather than “more,” focusing on becoming calmer, kinder, more patient, healthier, and better at boundaries and relationships. Chris explains how life’s seasons demand new versions of ourselves, warns that stagnation can quietly develop through routine and avoidance, and notes that growth often feels uncomfortable and may require letting go of old identities, goals, or paths. He shares leaving corporate consulting to pursue his own business and podcast, and closes with reflective questions about where listeners are growing, avoiding challenges, and who they’re becoming.00:00 Welcome Back00:11 If You’re Not Growing01:51 Subscribe and Intro02:29 Growth Isn’t Bigger03:36 Seasons Demand More04:53 Stagnation Creeps In05:41 Discomfort and Accountability07:12 Growth Feels Like Loss09:09 Live Fully First09:59 What Are You Growing10:52 Closing and Next WeekPodcast Sponsors:Robert PiperHi Voltage BargainsEthan “Rooshock” The BOLO Hunter PODCAST: https://www.furtheryourlifestyle.com/► SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on▹ Spotify | https://bit.ly/FYL_Spotify▹ Apple Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_Apple▹ Google Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_GooglePod► Let's CONNECT on social media:▹ instagram | http://www.instagram.com/furtheryourlifestyle▹ email | hello@furtheryourlifestyle.comMUSIC:» via https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6hfvrvContinue the conversation:  @furtheryourlifestyleJoin the Newsletter: check it out

June 27, 2026Episode 26511 min

Steve Jobs & the Myth of Overnight Success | EP. 265 | Further Your Lifestyle Podcast

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/z1FR2TIxyRAIn Episode 265 of the Further Your Lifestyle podcast, host Chris continues last week’s conversation about the myth of “overnight success,” using Steve Jobs as a familiar example to highlight the messy, repetitive process behind big outcomes. He explains how we usually only see the polished wins—money, fame, confidence—while missing the years of uncertainty, pivots, setbacks, rejection, reinvention, and unglamorous repetition that actually create success. Chris references Jobs being fired from Apple at 30, building NeXT, investing in Pixar, and later returning to Apple, framing failure as part of the foundation. He encourages listeners to stop comparing their early stage to someone else’s later version, stay adaptable, focus on the reps nobody applauds, and reflect on where they need to pivot instead of quit.00:00 Overnight Success Myth01:54 Steve Jobs Setback03:01 Version Twenty Mindset04:02 Pivoting in Business04:44 Process Over Outcomes06:09 Apple Vision Lessons07:40 Questions to Reflect09:47 Stay in the Game11:05 Final EncouragementPodcast Sponsors:Robert PiperHi Voltage BargainsEthan “Rooshock” The BOLO Hunter PODCAST: https://www.furtheryourlifestyle.com/► SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on▹ Spotify | https://bit.ly/FYL_Spotify▹ Apple Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_Apple▹ Google Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_GooglePod► Let's CONNECT on social media:▹ instagram | http://www.instagram.com/furtheryourlifestyle▹ email | hello@furtheryourlifestyle.comMUSIC:» via https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6hfvrvContinue the conversation:  @furtheryourlifestyleJoin the Newsletter: check it out

June 20, 2026Episode 26413 min

Why Stacking Reps Creates “Overnight” Success | EP. 264 | Further Your Lifestyle Podcast

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/tdtUR2e14WEIn Episode 264 of the Further Your Lifestyle podcast, host Chris focuses on the “boring middle” of any journey—the repetitive, mundane reps where progress feels slow and results seem invisible. He argues most people don’t fail from lack of talent but from quitting when motivation fades, doubt creeps in, and the work feels too ordinary. Chris explains that consistent reps build trust, standards, resilience, and identity, compounding like snowflakes into noticeable change over time. Using examples like running and long-term podcasting, he emphasizes that winners rely on routines and evidence-based processes rather than hype, and that foundations grow unseen like roots before visible success appears. He closes by challenging listeners to identify what they’re tempted to quit, choose stacking reps over chasing results, and keep showing up until today’s boredom becomes tomorrow’s “overnight success.”00:00 Welcome and Theme00:51 Why the Middle Matters02:57 Anyone Can Start03:38 Reps Build Identity04:29 Compounding Consistency06:42 Roots Before Results07:47 Winners Need Routine09:26 Trust the Right Process10:05 Questions and Challenge11:37 Overnight Success Myth13:13 Final EncouragementPodcast Sponsors:Robert PiperHi Voltage BargainsEthan “Rooshock” The BOLO Hunter PODCAST: https://www.furtheryourlifestyle.com/► SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on▹ Spotify | https://bit.ly/FYL_Spotify▹ Apple Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_Apple▹ Google Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_GooglePod► Let's CONNECT on social media:▹ instagram | http://www.instagram.com/furtheryourlifestyle▹ email | hello@furtheryourlifestyle.comMUSIC:» via https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6hfvrvContinue the conversation:  @furtheryourlifestyleJoin the Newsletter: check it out

June 13, 2026Episode 26318 min

To The Doubters, The Backseat Drivers & The Ones Who Can’t See It Yet | EP. 263 | Further Your Lifestyle Podcast

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/9850hZX6zSIIn episode 263 of the Further Your Lifestyle podcast, host Chris speaks to dreamers, builders, and anyone facing critics, arguing that most doubt and criticism isn’t really about you but about what your courage exposes in others—insecurities, fear, and comfort-seeking limits. He explains how people judge through their own lens, often with no skin in the game, and why unsolicited advice from backseat drivers should be taken with a grain of salt. Chris shares examples from running and building his business, emphasizing consistency, compounding progress, and letting results speak over time. He encourages listeners not to become bitter but better, to outlast doubters, protect their energy, reflect on whose opinions they weight most, and back their own vision instead of borrowing others’ fear.00:00 Welcome and Episode Setup00:34 Stop Borrowing Fear02:12 Subscribe and Share02:25 Critics See Their Lens05:06 Backseat Drivers No Stakes06:51 Growth Triggers Insecurity08:23 Limits and Imagination11:44 Outlast Them With Reps13:19 Bitter or Better Mindset14:48 Reflective Questions15:27 Big Dreams and Bezos16:23 Final Encouragement and OutroPodcast Sponsors:Robert PiperHi Voltage BargainsEthan “Rooshock” The BOLO Hunter PODCAST: https://www.furtheryourlifestyle.com/► SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on▹ Spotify | https://bit.ly/FYL_Spotify▹ Apple Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_Apple▹ Google Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_GooglePod► Let's CONNECT on social media:▹ instagram | http://www.instagram.com/furtheryourlifestyle▹ email | hello@furtheryourlifestyle.comMUSIC:» via https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6hfvrvContinue the conversation:  @furtheryourlifestyleJoin the Newsletter: check it out

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