Fight For Brilliance with Justin Keller

Not Therapy with My Therapist: Overcoming the Pressure of Constant Achievement with Mindful Ambition

#145

09/28/2023

Is enough ever enough when it comes to your personal growth? Do you always need to be going at full speed towards big goals and ambitions? Prepare to challenge your preconceptions about self-help, ambition, and what it truly means to thrive in today's fast-paced world. In this episode, we discuss the potential pitfalls in the pursuit of bettering yourself and going after big goals and what you can do to protect your mental health as you fight to become the best version of yourself possible. We share personal struggles with this and give you a practical tool to help...

Not Therapy with My Therapist: Understanding Communication Challenges in Relationships

#144

08/31/2023

Communication is critical in relationships, at work, with our kids, spouses, or friends. But let's face it, it can be a challenging journey. In this segment of "Not Therapy with My Therapist," we explore the nuances of communication obstacles. Join us as we dissect the complexities that make communication so demanding. Together, we'll uncover valuable insights to enhance your interpersonal connections and provide insights to help you improve your communication with others.

You can submit questions for Jessica by going to fightforbrilliance.com/ask

Jessica is a LMFT-S and Co-Founder of The Flourishing Way in H...

Living With The End In Mind And Shedding Excuses

#143

08/09/2023

In this episode, Brady Wix shares his journey from weighing 340 lbs., living with little purpose and direction to becoming an ultra runner and Sergeant in the United States Army. We discuss the importance of limiting your options, simplifying your decision-making, taking responsibility for your life, why challenges are critical, learning to let go of control, and living with the end in mind.

Brady Wix serves in the U.S. Army, he is an Ultra Marathon Runner, and is he is constantly seeking out the next challenge for his life. You can follow him on Twitter and on I...

Not Therapy with My Therapist: How Family Validation and Your Past Impacts Mental Health

#142

07/19/2023

In this episode of Not Therapy with My Therapist, Jessica Pass Haskell and Justin Keller discuss the importance of family validation and how to navigate making decisions that your family won't agree with. They also explore the potential of gene editing to improve mental health. You’ll learn about the misconception that exists when it comes to connecting with others, what trauma is, the conflict of family identity, the power of remembering your past, and how to change your relationship with your past.

You can submit questions for Jessica by going to fightforbrilliance.com/ask

Jes...

Intentional Parenting and Raising Resilient Kids with Aliza Pressman

#141

07/06/2023

In this episode, renowned parenting expert and child developmental psychologist Aliza Pressman shares practical insights for navigating the challenges of modern parenting and how to help children become more resilient. We discuss fundamental principles of a child’s development, intentional parenting, how parents can remain a strong support system, and why being a perfect parent isn’t realistic or necessary. Aliza’s wealth of knowledge and experience will inspire you to create a nurturing environment that promotes your child’s emotional well-being and success.

Bio: Dr. Aliza Pressman received her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Columbia Universit...

Practice Acceptance and Improve Your Life with The Japanese Philosophy Wabi Sabi

#140

06/21/2023

In this month's segment of Not Therapy with My Therapist on the Fight for Brilliance Podcast, we are discussing the powerful Japanese Philosophy Wabi Sabi. We take a look at how business icons like John D. Rockefeller practiced contentment and found happiness in simplicity, and we unpack the meaning of this Japanese philosophy and provide practical ways to apply it to your life.

We discuss these ideas: Not all of life needs to be optimized • The difference between acceptance and acknowledgement • The reason time might not heal all wounds • The importance of knowing what three things you need op...

Kicking Addiction Out of the Home with Megan Aronson

#139

06/07/2023

After a back injury, a prescription for pain turned into a desperate and dark addiction for Kory Aronson. In this episode, Megan Aronson shares how her fairy tale love story became a living nightmare with her husband was like. Megan discusses the pain she lived with for so many years, knowing her husband was no longer himself. She talks about how hard it was for her to finally admit he had a substance use disorder and how she finally realized that to love him, she had to be willing to lose him. You will also hear what the journey...

Not Therapy with My Therapist: On Heartbreak and Tips for Moving On

#138

05/17/2023

In this episode, we’ll be discussing how to navigate heartbreak. Although heartbreak is often associated with relationships, it’s not privy to that. Heartbreak can occur anytime we are disappointed in a situation that doesn’t work out as we had hoped. Mental health expert and licensed therapist Jessica Pass Haskell discusses what makes moving on difficult after heartbreak. She discusses the importance of letting go, practicing self-compassion, and practicing self-awareness. Jessica provides practical tips to help you move through the hurt and disappointment in life not just get over it. Jessica and Justin also tackle the challenging topic...

Training Plan for Life: Mastering Time, Health, and Family with Gordo Byrn

#137

05/03/2023

On this inspiring episode of the Fight For Brilliance Podcast, Justin Keller sits down with a former elite amateur triathlete, Gordo Byrn, who left behind a successful corporate career to pursue his passion for endurance sports. Gordo shares his journey of how a divorce, combined with the feeling that something is missing in his life, transitioned from working in a private equity firm to eventually becoming an Ultraman champion, one of the most challenging endurance races in the world.

At the point where Gordo was in peak athletic condition, he decided knew that, once again, something in...

Not Therapy with My Therapist: Why Therapy and Mental Health Conversations Matter

#136

04/21/2023

Despite conversations around mental health and therapy becoming more common, there are still a lot of misconceptions about what therapy is. Justin misunderstood and used to be skeptical of therapy. But after working with Jessica for years navigating divorce, parenting, career, and relationship decisions, he's realized how valuable it can be for anyone looking to improve their mental well-being and life.

Justin and Jessica decided to launch a new monthly segment on the show, Not Therapy with My Therapist. These episodes are a chance to eavesdrop on their candid, real-time discussions about life's most challenging topics. They're...

Podcast Relaunch | Getting Direction by Slowing Down and Saying No for Now

#135

04/19/2023

It's easy to get caught up in the chaos of life, but sometimes taking a break is exactly what we need to appreciate the journey we're on truly. In this special relaunch episode, we'll dive into the power of slowing down and gaining perspective. Host Justin Keller shares his experience taking an almost two-year break from the podcast. He talks about how embracing life's challenges can lead to personal growth, improved mental health, self-improvement, direction, and a more meaningful way of living.

One question that will help you take more action toward goals and ideas

#134

10/01/2021

We're going to be in trouble if we are always waiting until we feel motivated, or the time is right, to take action toward our goals and ideas. In this episode, I talk about one question that I was taught to ask to help me take immediate action toward any goal or idea. This one question is so simple, yet it packs the power to move you closer toward what it is that you want to pursue.

Previous episode on motivation: https://fight-for-brilliance-with-justin-keller.simplecast.com/episodes/understanding-and-improving-motivation

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The art of action with patience

#133

09/24/2021

We live in a culture where we are able to have what we want, when we want it. If we're not careful, we approach our dreams and ideas with that same "right now" mindset, and if we can't have it the way that we want it right now, we end up waiting for the perfect time and doing nothing with it at all. In this episode, I discuss the one major mindset that keeps most of us from ever stepping toward our dreams and ideas, and I talk about how to step toward what you desire while practicing patience.<...

How to get started with your ideas

#132

09/09/2021

How you start taking action toward your ideas is absolutely critical. In this episode, I share the 3 things secrets to getting your ideas started right. These 3 things are the foundation for helping you create belief in, improve upon, and keep fighting for the ideas you have.

If you have an idea that you want help bringing to life, text the word "IDEA" to 844-439-1484

Getting yourself out of default mode

#131

09/03/2021

Everyone of us do things without wondering why. We are provided manuals, we follow instructions, and we often live without questioning things, or seeing if there's a better way. In this episode, I share an example of how default mode impacts our lives. I also answer a question that came in from a listener and discuss how you can develop a mindset that isn't afraid to fail.

The benefits of planning to fail

#130

08/26/2021

Even though it might sound pessimistic to say, plan for failure, it's not. In fact, in the proper context, planning for failure is what allows you to be prepared, and it protects your life. In this episode, I share a thought from the author James Clear, and we look at how even big brands like Apple use this approach to help them fight for brilliance and success.

Stop borrowing someone else's bravery

#129

08/13/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” E.E. Cummingst

Seeing today differently

#128

08/12/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “The past, the present and the future are really one: they are today.” - Harriet Beecher Stowe

The art of asking why

#127

08/11/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.” - Joseph Joubert

Finding beauty through the chaos of life

#126

08/10/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star.” -Friedrich Nietzsche

Patience is strength

#125

08/09/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “Patience is not passive, on the contrary, it is concentrated strength.” - Bruce Lee

Trying to trick your fear

#124

08/08/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “A man that flies form his fear may find that he has only taken a shortcut to meet it.” - J.R.R. Tolkien

Choosing curiosity over your agenda

#123

08/07/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “Receive without pride, let go without attachment.” - Marcus Aurelius

Take responsibility for the brilliance in your life

#122

08/06/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “The man who will use his skill and imagination to see how much he can give for a dollar, instead of how little he can give for a dollar, is bound to succeed.” - Henry Ford

Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com...

Walking through closed doors

#121

08/05/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “The man who will use his skill and imagination to see how much he can give for a dollar, instead of how little he can give for a dollar, is bound to succeed.” - Henry Ford

Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kell...

Hidden distractions in our lives

#120

08/04/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Find meaning through responsibility

#119

08/03/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly

The right kind of crazy

#118

08/02/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Find success through generosity

#117

08/01/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “The man who will use his skill and imagination to see how much he can give for a dollar, instead of how little he can give for a dollar, is bound to succeed.” - Henry Ford

Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kell...

Forgiveness sets you free

#116

07/31/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” - Lewis B. Smedes

How to get through almost anything

#115

07/30/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how” - Friedrich Nietzsche

Setting new standards

#114

07/29/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of shore.” - André Gide

Curiosity over judgement

#113

07/28/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” –Plato

Small efforts matter

#112

07/27/2021

Episode Notes

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” - Robert Collier

Every day is day one

#111

07/26/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” –Plato

Sleeping on your dreams

#110

07/25/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up.” ― Muhammad Ali

Step away from distractions

#109

07/24/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.” -Henry David Thoreau

Create white space in your life

#108

07/23/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: “Listen to silence. It has much to say.” -Rumi

The only constant in life

#107

07/22/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: "Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running through them." - Marcus Aurelius

The contrast of the battles and beauty of life

#106

07/21/2021

The summer shorts is a 30-day series where you'll hear a quote for the day and thought on that quote. These short episodes are designed to help you keep growing during the Summer season and challenge you to live, lead, and create more brilliantly.

Today's quote: "Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running through them." - Marcus Aurelius