Brains For Brilliance
Hosted by, Founder of BrainsforBrawn and BrainsforBusiness, Brendan Lund, BrainsforBrilliance is a podcast focused on helping you reach your highest potential, and enhancing your personal development. Brendan and his guests discuss their successes and failures in business, love, life and everything in between. If you’re looking for a podcast that provides an emotional connection while challenging you to be and do better than this podcast is for you.
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EP18: Brendan Lund - How do we use fear and anxiety to propel us forward?
02/19/2019
EP18: Brendan Lund - How do we use fear and anxiety to propel us forward?
Tonight we’re going to talk a little bit about anxiety and fear. There are ways that we can reengineer our thoughts in order to use fear and anxiety to our advantage. Remember, you are not alone and you can’t expect to avoid these your whole life. They can function as catalysts for personal growth and act as sort of a super power. Don’t let fear and anxiety anchor you down when it can project you into the stratosphere! In this episode, we talk about… Different types of fear and anxiety Why do we feel these things? How to reengineer your thoughts to overcome limiting self-beliefs What your anxiety is trying to tell you Treating your anxiety as fuel What you can achieve without road blocks Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP17: Brendan Lund - Are You Standing in Your Own Way?
01/29/2019
EP17: Brendan Lund - Are You Standing in Your Own Way?
Tonight, we are going to be talking about limiting beliefs. What are limiting beliefs you ask? A limiting belief is a belief that you have about yourself that hinders your ability to achieve any goal. The tough thing about limiting beliefs is that many times we are not consciously aware of them. It is sitting in the back of your mind. If you have the wherewithal to recognize what it is, you need to write it down and work on it. Do not let where you come from determine where you are going! In this episode, we talk about… What are limiting beliefs? The most popular limiting beliefs Not letting where you come from determine where you are going Avoiding the “if I had” mindset Recognizing the advantages in your own life Advice to take away from this episode Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP16: The Man Behind The Donut
01/08/2019
EP16: The Man Behind The Donut
Today we’re going to dive into just who Brendan Lund is and his transformation. Brendan’s rags-to-riches story is nothing short of miraculous. He never accepted the depressing day to day 9 to 5 gore that almost everyone goes through just to get a paycheck. This man is a role model for anyone who wants to achieve financial freedom and does not want to deal with the depression that comes with hating your job. There is a path for everyone to go from unhappy to happy, ungrateful to grateful. Remember, there is no blueprint to life. In this episode, we talk about… Homelife, family, and childhood Brendan’s self-depressing employment loop Making a list of opposites How BrainsforBrawn took off Learning to run his own company by finding a mentor BrainsforBusiness comes to fruition What Brendan is working on right now Achieving financial freedom without hating your day to day Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP15: Being Real, Post-Show Weight Gain, and the “My Way or the Highway” Mindset
01/03/2019
EP15: Being Real, Post-Show Weight Gain, and the “My Way or the Highway” Mindset
As individuals, we form our own ideas about people based on their social media. That’s why it is so important to be as real as possible whether you are online or offline. When you’re real, people know exactly what they’re going to get when they enter your life. This can help you avoid surrounding yourself with the wrong people and getting into the wrong relationships. Having the the right people in your life is vital because you need people to support you when you’re having self-confidence issues or when you’re training for a show or for any number of reasons. Remember, stay away from the cookie cutter or “my way or the highway” mindset. Stay true to who you are and stick with what works best for you. In this episode, we talk about… Finding the small things in life to be happy about Meagen’s story Staying true to who you are on and offline Relationship issues that arise when training for a show Post-show weight gain mental struggles The need to change the “my way or the highway” mindset in fitness Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP14: Sex, Health, and Business
01/01/2019
EP14: Sex, Health, and Business
A lot of people listening to this focus on surviving instead of thriving. Having that mindset will hold you back from success. Everyone wants to eat better food and safest car and comfiest clothes. The entire point of having extra income is to increase your quality of life. There’s nothing wrong with chasing more money because you don’t know how long you’re going to be here. If you are here to thrive, you will be willing to do what it takes every single day. Being perfect is what you make of it, especially when it comes to being healthy. Good health is really how you describe it personally. Going out to have a drink isn’t going to kill you. In fact, letting go a little and having fun is a major factor of being mentally healthy because health is not just a physical aspect. Another factor of mental health is whatever your relationship status is. If you’re going to be in a serious relationship, you need to be with someone who is on-board with you chasing your dreams. They are either helping or hurting you whether that is their intent or not. Remember, you cannot truly love someone else until you truly love yourself. In this episode, we talk about… Being a result of your environment Getting complacent when you’re the big fish in the small pond The drawbacks of having a poor-money mindset Surviving compared to thriving There’s nothing wrong with wanting to increase your quality of life Finding the balance between money value and memory value Defining health from a physical and mental standpoint Being perfect for yourself Effects on business of being in a relationship Having a toxic social circle The importance of truly loving yourself Benefits of selfish decisions The answer almost always falls in the middle Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP13: How to Crush Business and Life if You’re Multi-Passionate with Emily Frisella
12/27/2018
EP13: How to Crush Business and Life if You’re Multi-Passionate with Emily Frisella
Being multi-passionate keeps you from feeling burnt out and helps you stay passionate about all of your different projects. Your days have much more diversity that you normally would if you stuck to one thing. The reason that people become burnt out on their careers is because they find themselves working for the benefit of the company. They don’t get to see the impact of their job or the value that they bring. Doing the same thing every day can become monotonous and cause you to lose your passion. Organized chaos can be healthy for the mind and allow you to keep killing it in your multitude of passions as well as start new ones. As someone moves along through their multi-passion entrepreneurial journey, their title becomes longer and longer. This makes it increasingly more difficult to define yourself when asked the question, “who are you?” Don’t ever let that stop you from your title. In this episode, we talk about… The different aspects of being multi-passionate in business and life How to stay passionate about all of your projects Great tasting macro-friendly recipes Organized chaos and what it means Staying at peace with all the chaos going on Emily’s upcoming projects The importance of showing up prepared for life Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP12: Using Our Own Adversity to Affect Change in Others with Kaitlyn Jennings
12/25/2018
EP12: Using Our Own Adversity to Affect Change in Others with Kaitlyn Jennings
When you get a mentor that is incredible that tells you, “you can do this,” you develop the confidence to go for your dreams. In order to be that mentor to someone else, you have to be down in the mud yourself at some point. Adversity will show itself at the most critical moments of your life and you will be presented with a choice. You can choose to collapse and let life take you down, or you can realize that this is your moment to push through and change your life. Don’t lose to adversity because it is just another test that life is throwing your way. When you do succeed, you can show others the way to beat that adversity and as you help more and more people, your light will continue to shine brighter and brighter. When you’ve been in the pit so many times, consider yourself an expert on how to get out. You could be that voice that saves someone’s life. In this episode, we talk about… The importance of having a mentor that believes in you Using personal adversity to help others with their problems Helping people to see that their lives are worth something The relation between fitness and mental health Advice to beating fear and achieving your dreams How it feels to be the pilot of your own life Liberation of breaking through barriers as an entrepreneur Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP11: The power of trying new things
12/20/2018
EP11: The power of trying new things
There is nothing wrong with trying different routes to achieve the big vision. What’s the worst thing that could happen when trying new things? Negative visualization is key because it prepares you for the worst, thus creating more confidence. You will feel pressure and judgement from society as well as family and friends but if you really work hard you can achieve what people say you can’t. There is no longer a blueprint for how the timeline of life is supposed to look like; getting married by 27 or having kids and a house by 30 or being stuck in the same job for 50 years, these things aren’t set in stone anymore. If you want to switch career paths at 30 then know that you have that option if you are willing to work for it. Doing things that make you happy will make you more successful because those things are easier to do on a day to day basis. If you are unhappy with your life or job situation then try something new, because for all you know that new thing could be your passion. In this episode, we talk about… Keltie’s journey The power of trying new things Living a structured life vs. a spontaneous life How to avoid Negative visualization Outside pressure Doing what makes you happy Staying true to yourself Developing End goals Tips to being happy Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP10: Staying true to your morals in the sea of sales and criticism
12/18/2018
EP10: Staying true to your morals in the sea of sales and criticism
As human beings we influence people on a daily basis, whether you have Instagram or not. You don’t have to wait until you have 10,000 followers on Instagram to have a positive influence on people. Everyone has influence in some capacity, but it is up to you to decide how it affects your decisions. Being an influencer is something we can all be but some people do it for the right reasons and some do it for the wrong reasons. Be aware that there is a difference between knowing how to coach someone and how to sell someone. Preying on someone’s ego is how many companies push their products and services on people and that is what gives the term “influencer” a dark side. Instead of talking about how good their own service or product is, most people talk about what everyone else is doing wrong. If someone is confident in their service, then they should let that speak for itself. Remember, progress takes time with anything, so stay true to your morals don’t let the “overnight” sales and criticism that you see on social media stop your from reaching your goals. In this episode, we talk about… The term “influencer” Causes of frustration on Instagram Being genuine when marketing your product/service How to stay out of a negative cloud Good coaches vs. bad coaches Patience of people hiring coaches Progress takes time Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP09: Letting go of who we think we should be, to find out who we really are
12/13/2018
EP09: Letting go of who we think we should be, to find out who we really are
Before you can achieve constant growth, you need to know who you really are. As human beings, we don’t like to change because it makes us uncomfortable, but there is both pain and pleasure on the path to knowing who you are. Letting yourself go in a new direction is just a way of becoming who you are truly meant to be. When we refuse to change, we limit our ability to grow. Our potential is limitless, and when we stick to one thing we label ourselves as only that. Every different path in your life is part of your journey, and like all paths, there are many shifts and turns. We have been conditioned as a society that you are what you do, and that puts a cap on what we can do. Remember, nothing is permanent, so let your soul guide your mind and you will walk the path that you are meant to. In this episode, we talk about… Valentina’s story The role of shifting paths when it comes to evolving Reasons people cannot detach from something they are good at Defining yourself Signs that you are being called in a different direction Self-reflection as a tool Importance of connecting with others The Law of Attraction Beneficial daily practices Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP08: You're never too young to dominate: From orthorexia to self-love and success
12/11/2018
EP08: You're never too young to dominate: From orthorexia to self-love and success
You’re never too young to dominate. Age is just a number and you can’t let that number define how you feel or how you carry yourself. If you go on places like instagram, you can almost always find someone that is doing better than you or younger than you. It is like a highlight reel. Just because they are posting a nice photo album does not mean that they have a nice life. When you go through an eating disorder recovery, you have to look inside and try to find out who you are because you have labeled yourself as something else for so long. Knowing who you are plays a major part in recovery as well as trying to build your personal brand. Once you know who you are, you can stop doing what you think you should do, and start doing things your way to go after your “why”. Authenticity is a major key to success. Follow your “why”. In this episode, we talk about… Kendall’s story Everyday rituals to stay positive Detrimental habits to recovery/dominating The importance of knowing who you are Starting point for successful business owners Advantages of being authentic Positive effects of pressure Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP07: Staying committed to your dreams at all costs
12/06/2018
EP07: Staying committed to your dreams at all costs
It’s impressive to be in a place where you enjoy what you are doing, only to transition to a place that you like even more. You can be happy with something but it may not be what you want to do with your life. If you know in 30 to 40 years that you don’t want to be here, you better start doing something about it. Remember, taking the first step is just that, the first step. It is easy to start something new because your progression is so fast at first. Only when you are really good at something does the progression slow down, and that’s when most people quit. There will always be an excuse getting in the way of the realization that right now is the best time to start going after your dreams. Don’t be scared to commit to your dreams; the attempt is not a pass/fail but more like taking classes. Each time you attempt, you will learn something new. There will be rough times on the way but you can do it, and you need to tell yourself that. If you don’t believe in yourself and what you are doing, then no one will. Be all in or not in at all. In this episode, we talk about… Cecilia’s story The right time to take the first step Role of a good support system Importance of believing in yourself first Perks of being genuine all the time Getting past the fear of failure Holding yourself and others to a higher standard Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP06: Using messy action to turn an idea into a thriving business
12/04/2018
EP06: Using messy action to turn an idea into a thriving business
Being in business for the right reasons is very important. That being, making money vs. making a difference. Having previous struggles can help you relate to clients that you are genuinely trying to help. The ability to relate to clients is a huge advantage when turning an idea into a thriving business. For both parties, having a good support system is crucial, especially because you will have struggles, not only with the business but also with yourself and staying motivated. The best businesses start with messy action. Whether people are perfectionist or procrastinators, they tend to wait way too long to start their businesses. It’s not going to be perfect at first but after bringing in your first few clients, it will start to snowball after that. Just take your business off the ground, even if you don’t have everything lined up perfectly. Each step could fail but you will learn from it. In this episode, we talk about… Olivia’s story Being good vs. brilliant Different ways to build your personal brand Struggles when building an online fitness business Messy action Having a strong support system Picking the right mentorship program Tendencies and actions linked to success Knowing what your goals are Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP05: The Truth About Eating Disorders: From Near Death to Bursting With Life with Sarah Ramadan
11/29/2018
EP05: The Truth About Eating Disorders: From Near Death to Bursting With Life with Sarah Ramadan
When you start to limit what you eat for the sole reason of restricting calories, when you stop eating food here and there, feel ashamed when eating this, there is a problem. Different diets can be forms of control. Nutrition is an easy thing to turn to when you do not have control in other parts of their life. It starts small and spirals out of control. If you don’t accept yourself today, and give yourself that unconditional love, you will never get to where you want to be. The road to recovery must come with an urgency to discover so that you can become your old self again, but also make necessary changes. If we can circle the question of self-worth on a daily basis, then self-love becomes easier.You have to accept yourself today to get to where you want to be tomorrow. In this episode, we talk about… Sarah’s eating disorder recovery and discovery journey Possible signs of eating disorders The necessity of self-love and acceptance Things to work on to make a change Ways to love yourself and prove self-worth Biggest roadblocks stopping most people from practicing self-love Being a role-model for others with eating disorders Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP04: Using Discipline to Dominate Your Life with Chris Elkins
11/27/2018
EP04: Using Discipline to Dominate Your Life with Chris Elkins
Motivation comes and goes; that’s why it is so important to stay disciplined so that when it goes you don’t get off track on the way to completing your goals. It is unreasonable to assume that you can walk in and accomplish a goal on a dime. Setting short term goals is the best way to gradually work towards accomplishing your long term goals. Staying disciplined can be natural by having habits, balance, and a great support system from family and friends. When you really put your mind to something, you either do it or you don’t. If you’re happy doing what you are doing, you don’t have to work 80 hours a week to grow. At some point you have enough money to have everything you want. Recognize when life is ideal. When it comes to accomplishing your goals, whether it be short term or long term, try to do the hardest thing first. In that regard, the path to achieving your dreams is all downhill after that. In this episode, we talk about… Habits to stay disciplined when motivation is low The importance of having a great support system Chris’s lessons learned from serving in the Marines Working up gradually to meet your goals Mental toughness vs. physical toughness Keeping your life balanced while staying disciplined The battle between being happy where you are and taking a risk to grow Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP03: Radical Transformation as a Result of Fiercely Investing in Yourself with Eric Balance
11/27/2018
EP03: Radical Transformation as a Result of Fiercely Investing in Yourself with Eric Balance
If you are at an unhappy point in your life, if you have a defeated mindset, if you know that there is more in this life, then you need to fiercely invest in yourself. You are either growing, or you are dying and there is nothing enjoyable about spinning the hamster wheels. At the end of the day, if you love what you are doing, then the money will come, but if you hate what you are doing and there’s no money then what is the point? If you can’t make yourself happy, then you will never be able to make anyone else happy. You have the capability and the power to make a difference in your own life and others. Ask yourself this question, if the immediate recourse is not death, then what are you afraid of? In this episode, we talk about… Eric’s journey from spinning the hamster wheel to being happy It’s all on you to make a change The importance and benefits of investing in yourself How to overcome the fear of unpredictability The best ways to create value Being the pilot of your own life Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP02: Before Starting the Journey to Self-love, We Must Start the Journey to Self-discovery with Alex Moe
11/27/2018
EP02: Before Starting the Journey to Self-love, We Must Start the Journey to Self-discovery with Alex Moe
You have to decide who you want to be before you can find yourself, and you have to find yourself before you can start loving yourself. No one likes to admit that they are lacking in some areas because self-reflection can be scary and painful, thinking about the negative things you used to, but it is essential in moving forward to a positive light. It is very tough growing up with insecurities, but find a way to outlet your emotions, whether that be through social media or therapy, and you will come to find that you are not alone. Remember, self-love is a continuous process, but before you can start that process, you need to find out who you are. In this episode, we talk about… Alex’s road to becoming the Macro Barista Different ways to outlet your emotions The day to day process of self-love Being confident enough to break away from your comfortable identity in order to be more Exciting macro friendly coffee projects that Alex is working on now Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP01: Why Your Fitness Coaching Service Sucks with Nick Komodina
11/27/2018
EP01: Why Your Fitness Coaching Service Sucks with Nick Komodina
If you want to be a fitness coach, your are someone that people should be looking up to. However, it’s few and far between that you meet a trainer who’s the same on the internet as they are in person. Bridging the gap between the science and how to implement that in a real life situation with a real person is something that is missing. In this episode, we discuss why your fitness coaching service sucks and what to look for in a good one. Any online fitness coach who leads with anything along the lines of “use my discount code” or “you need to buy this supplement and combine it with this one” is money hungry and blowing smoke. You need a coach that is a real person who makes their money by providing value to people, someone that is going to tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. You need someone who is not fake and is willing to make adjustments accordingly in order to stay away from the one size fits all. Exceptional coaches go above and beyond to make sure their clients are taken care of in every way that they can. In this episode, we talk about… Nick’s fitness coaching story Things trainers do that hurt clients Impakt (Nick’s fitness umbrella company) Being adaptable to different client lifestyles What to look for in online fitness coaches Motivations to continue growing in fitness training Links to resources: For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his
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EP00: The Beginning of the Brilliance
11/15/2018
EP00: The Beginning of the Brilliance
Hosted by, Founder of BrainsforBrawn and BrainsforBusiness, Brendan Lund, BrainsforBrilliance is a podcast focused on helping you reach your highest potential, and enhancing your personal development. Brendan and his guests discuss their successes and failures in business, love, life and everything in between. If you’re looking for a podcast that provides an emotional connection while challenging you to be and do better than this podcast is for you. For more information about Brendan Lund follow him on , or check out his .
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