A Monk, a Lawyer and a President Walk into a Podcast: A Conversation Featuring Brother Curtis

How Embracing Joy, Gratitude, and Self-Love Leads to Authentic Fulfillment

In this episode of Great Practice. Great Life.®, host Steve Riley welcomes Brother Curtis, a revered spiritual teacher, to challenge the misconception that leaders in helping professions have everything figured out. Together, they delve into the profound importance of seeking help, embracing joy, and cultivating gratitude to foster authentic connections and meaningful fulfillment.

Brother Curtis shares his wisdom on transcending the shadow side of connectivity and reconciling societal norms of love and belonging with internal self-worth. His teachings offer practical tools for nurturing gratitude, self-love, and humor, providing a path to resilience and joy in both personal and professional life.


Steve and Brother Curtis engage in an inspiring conversation about finding fulfillment through self-reflection, authenticity, and gratitude. Brother Curtis explores the need to redefine connection by starting with self-love, confronting marketing’s false promises, and embracing the humor and humility that sustain resilience and joy.



Inside This Episode

  • Discover how stepping away from constant busyness opens the door to deeper personal connections and joy.
  • Examine the gap between marketing’s promises and genuine fulfillment.
  • Learn why starting each day with self-appreciation and becoming your own best friend is vital for personal growth.
  • Explore the internal rules of love and belonging ingrained since childhood, and how to redefine them authentically.
  • Draw inspiration from Viktor Frankl’s resilience and humor to navigate life’s challenges with grace.
  • Understand how clarifying your vocation fosters authenticity and a fulfilling life.

Brother Curtis also emphasizes the transformative power of gratitude and self-worth in building a fulfilling and balanced life. With practical advice and relatable stories, he inspires listeners to live with joy and cultivate authentic connections.


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Steve Riley

Steve Riley

Shareholder, Practice Advisor, & Attorney Steve Riley has coached attorneys for more than 20 years. His one-on-one coaching focuses on a limited number of top producing attorneys committed to taking their practices to new levels of excellence, profit, and personal success. He also presents at group coaching workshops around the country for individual law firms, state bar associations, and other legal organizations. READ MY FULL BIO
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