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Thrive Against The Odds

Thrive Against The Odds

By: Jonathan Cheney
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Thrive Against the Odds is for driven people who refuse to let the rhetoric of the world dictate what’s possible for their life. If rising costs, career challenges, relationship struggles, or fear of the future have made your dreams feel out of reach, this show is here to remind you of one truth: you are not powerless. You are in control. This podcast is about recognizing your power, trusting yourself, and realizing that more freedom, stronger relationships, financial growth, and a fulfilling life are available to you. When you step into the driver’s seat of your life, thriving isn’t just a dream anymore. It’s inevitable.

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Episodes
  • Choosing to be Happy Today
    Feb 27 2026

    You don’t become happy when you finally achieve something. You can be happy right now.

    In this episode, I break down why the promotion, the relationship, the money, and the milestone don't suddenly give you the emotions you want. I share what I learned living in Ghana and how some of the most joyful people I’ve ever met had the least by the world’s standards.

    Happiness doesn't come because of results. It’s a decision you can make today that will lead you to the results you want.

    If you want confidence, success, and momentum in your life, it starts today, not when everything finally “falls into place.”

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    25 mins
  • Going 1-0
    Feb 20 2026

    You cannot go 16–0 without going 1–0 first.

    In this episode, I break down the mindset behind going 1–0 each day of your life. I talk about the championship run of the Indiana Hoosiers football team, the leadership philosophy of head coach Curt Cignetti, and what their approach teaches us about accomplishing seemingly impossible goals.

    Big goals are built one day, one decision, one win at a time. When you stop obsessing over the whole season and commit to winning today, momentum takes care of the rest.

    If you want a different year, start by going 1–0 today.

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    27 mins
  • Embracing Inconvenience
    Feb 13 2026

    What if the very things you’re trying to avoid are the keys to your growth?

    In this episode, I challenge the belief that discomfort and inconvenience are problems to escape. They are often the doorway to growth. When you learn to embrace them with equanimity, you stop reacting to life and start using it to your advantage.

    I’ll read from Ed Mylett’s book The Power of One More where we will learn more about what it takes to embrace discomfort, why it matters, and the right and wrong way to do it.

    Check out The Power of One More by Ed Mylett here:

    https://a.co/d/079kv8td

    Are you ready to stop waiting for life to get easier and start getting stronger instead? This episode is for you.

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    25 mins
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