Episode 133 | 5 Years Ago with SOLO Offworld CJ

Send us Fan Mail Episode 133 is a raw solo reset from Offworld CJ, built around one big idea: five years can change everything, but most of us are still just figuring it out as we go. If you need a reminder that progress, stress, money, relationships, and self-worth are all part of the same messy process, this one hits hard. CJ opens by correcting a few mistakes and then turns the episode into a candid reflection on who he was five years ago, what he would tell his younger self, and why the future is far less settled than people pretend. He gets brutally honest about debt, career pressure, anxiety, and the pressure to “have it all figured out” — while making the case that growth usually looks more like survival, adjustment, and learning than victory laps. He also pulls the conversation into music and sports, breaking down the rise of country crossover hits, the feeling that the industry is manufacturing some artists for the machine, and why he misses the era when talent had to be discovered through radio, MTV, American Idol, and local scenes. Then he shifts to the Chicago Bears, where Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, and the team-first identity have him optimistic about what’s ahead. Start your own podcast with BUZZSRPOUT Start your own podcast and easily upload on all platforms with Buzzsprout! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show