Brian Keane on How to Live With Unshakable Discipline | EP 644

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

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🗓️ 31 July 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Brian Keane—bestselling author, ultra-endurance athlete, and one of Ireland’s leading voices in health and fitness—to unpack the mindset and habits behind sustainable discipline. Brian shares his personal transformation from professional footballer to fitness entrepreneur, detailing how failure, vulnerability, and identity shifts helped him create a more fulfilling and resilient life.

They explore the difference between discipline and motivation, how to use adversity as a teacher, why internal alignment beats external goals, and the dangers of attaching self-worth to achievement. This powerful conversation is packed with practical tools and deep wisdom for anyone striving to change their body, mind, or life with intention.

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0:00.0	Coming up next on Passionstruck.
0:02.2	Once you do the thing you're afraid of, you won't be afraid anymore.
0:05.5	Joining that gym, writing that book, going on that podcast, doing that interview, applying for
0:10.5	that job, talking to that person you're attracted to.
0:13.1	These are all things that potentially have unlimited upside that you won't even see yet,
0:18.2	but it's the fear that's stopping you.
0:20.6	And if that's the case, anchor a time in the past when you felt that fear and you did it anyways
0:25.7	and use that going forward to deal with any future fears that come up.
0:29.5	Welcome to Passionstruck.
0:30.7	Hi, I'm your host, John R. Miles.
0:32.8	And on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's most inspiring people and
0:39.2	turn their wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you. Our mission is to help
0:45.2	you unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself.
0:51.2	If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on
0:55.5	Fridays. We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging from astronauts to
1:01.4	authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes. Now,
1:09.4	let's go out there and become passion struck.
1:11.9	Welcome to episode 64. I'm your host, John Miles, and whether you're joining us for the first time
1:18.0	or you've been walking this journey with us for a while, thank you for being part of a movement,
1:23.1	dedicated to living with deeper intention, meaning, and purpose. Over the past month, we've been exploring our series, The Power to Do More.
1:31.8	We've unpacked how purpose, presence, and mindset allow us to transform our lives from the inside out.
1:38.0	And earlier this week, Helen Yeplan took us into the realm of energy and soul alignment,
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