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Getting After It
This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a relentless pursuit of growth, grit, and getting after life on your own terms.
Every week, we break down what it takes to push limits, embrace discomfort, and turn ambition into action. This is where wisdom meets execution—because knowledge alone doesn’t cut it. You have to apply, refine, and outwork your own self-doubt to see real results.
We bring on guests from all walks of life—entrepreneurs, athletes, creatives, adventurers—people who have battled through resistance and come out stronger. Their stories aren’t just inspiring; they’re roadmaps for anyone looking to level up.
The mission? To fuel your fire, challenge your thinking, and equip you with the mindset and tools to chase down your biggest goals.
This is Getting After It—not just a podcast, but a movement for those who refuse to settle.
Episodes
127 episodes
125 - Blake Rossell - Mental Health Battles, Business Loss, and Cowboy Redemption
In this episode, I sit down with my oldest brother Blake for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious and humbling. We walk through the rise and fall of our business Swello—how we bootstrapped it from late-night ad gigs into a full-blown age...
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Episode 125
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124 - Payton Sellers - Built by the Hard Days
In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Payton Sellers—a future dentist, former missionary, and professional at learning the hard way.We talk about what it means to choose your hard, how to own rejection, and why tak...
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Season 4
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Episode 124
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1:27:13
123 - Amor Fati: Why You Should Love Your Fate
“You don’t have to love the pain. But you can love what it produces.”This episode is deeply personal. Ally and I talk about Amor Fati—the Stoic mindset of loving your fate—and how it can shift the way you approach setback...
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Season 4
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Episode 123
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48:13
122 - Bushidō Unleashed: How Musashi’s Samurai Code Can Win Your 9-to-5 Battles
Welcome back to the Getting After It podcast.In this episode, I take you into the heart of one of history’s most disciplined warrior codes: Bushido, the code of the Samurai. But I don’t just talk about it—I bring it to li...
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Season 4
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Episode 122
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36:07
121 - Ally Rossell: Choosing the Hard Road (and Why It’s Worth It)
Today on the Getting After It podcast, I’m joined by a very special guest—my wife, Ally!We sat down (matching mustard chairs and all) to have a real conversation about trying hard things, embracing the discomfort of being a begi...
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Season 4
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Episode 121
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53:02
120 - Bet on Yourself, Then Sign the Contract
Hey friends—welcome to the very first episode of my new "Code Series" on the Getting After It podcast.Over the next few months, we’re diving deep into the personal and historical codes that have shaped warriors, leaders...
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Season 4
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Episode 120
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37:20
119 - The Story You Tell Yourself Becomes Your Life
Welcome back to the Getting After It podcast. In today’s episode, I break down a concept that’s reshaped how I view everything—from daily routines to long-term goals: “Life is what you think of it.”Inspired by a ...
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Season 4
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Episode 119
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29:37
118 - Why Boredom Might Be the Best Thing That’s Ever Happened to You
Let’s be honest—boredom gets a bad rap. We’re told success should be fast, exciting, filled with dopamine and dramatic transformation. But what if the exact opposite is true?In this episode, I’m diving deep into a truth I’ve had to learn...
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Season 4
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Episode 118
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30:35
117 - Embrace Who You Are (But Keep Refining It)
When I left home at 18, my dad gave me one piece of advice that stuck: “Remember who you are and always be true to yourself.” That single line has shaped so much of how I live, how I love, and how I lead. In this episode, I...
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Season 4
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Episode 117
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36:41
116 - The Strenuous Life: Why Easy Sucks and Hard Wins
This one lit a fire in me—and I hope it does the same for you. In this episode, I dive deep into The Strenuous Life, a philosophy championed by Teddy Roosevelt, and one that mirrors everything “Getting After It” stands for. Roosevelt w...
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Season 4
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Episode 116
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38:39
115 - Jocko Was Right: Discipline Is the Path to the Life You Want
In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most misunderstood and underutilized tools in personal development—discipline. It’s not about punishment or rigidity. It’s about love. It’s about showing up, even when you don’t feel like it. It’s ab...
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Season 4
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Episode 115
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36:39
114 - Curveballs & Comebacks: My First Ultra
Sometimes life throws curveballs—unexpected obstacles, setbacks, or moments that force us to rethink our goals. In this episode, I dive into the lessons I learned when I had to pivot from one ultra marathon to another after months of training, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 114
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33:46
113 - Imposter Syndrome: The Silent Killer of Growth (And How to Fight Back)
Ever felt like a fraud, like you’re not good enough, or that you’re just getting lucky? You’re not alone. Seventy percent of people struggle with imposter syndrome at some point in their lives.In this episode, I dive into the mental war ...
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Season 4
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Episode 113
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27:42
112 - Ally Rossell: Be Hard to Kill - Running for a Cause Bigger Than Yourself
This episode is more than just running—it's about resilience, community, and the power of doing hard things in honor of those who can’t.Ally and I dive deep into Team Tim’s evolution into Be Hard to Kill, a movement dedicated to h...
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Season 4
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Episode 112
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1:08:25
111 - Reps and Resilience: How Fitness Rewrites Your Story
What’s up, friends? This one’s personal. We’re diving into fitness—not just the sweat and the gains, but what it really does for you. I’ve been that chubby kid who felt mediocre, and I’ve been the guy obsessing over a marathon time tha...
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Season 4
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Episode 111
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39:45
110 - Forge an Ironclad Mind: How to Build Mental Toughness That Lasts
Think mental toughness is just for Navy SEALs or Olympians? Nah—it’s for me, it’s for you, it’s for anyone who’s ever set a goal and smashed into a wall chasing it. I’m Brett, your host of Getting After It, and in this epis...
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Season 4
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Episode 110
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37:30
109 - The Hero’s Journey You’re Already On
When was the last time you truly felt like the main character of your own life? Not the sidekick, not the NPC in the background—but the hero, standing at the edge of your journey, ready to slay dragons?In this episode, we break down Jos...
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Season 4
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Episode 109
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31:57
108 — ChatGPT Knows Me Well: Let’s See What It Asks
In this episode, I let ChatGPT take the interviewer’s seat. After feeding it transcripts from past episodes, I asked it to act like a loyal listener—someone who gets after it in their own life—and throw some thought-provoking questions my way. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 108
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34:58
107 — The Power of Momentum: How to Start (and Restart) Progress
We've all been there—things are going well, you're making progress, you're feeling good… and then, suddenly, you lose momentum. Life gets busy, obstacles pop up, and before you know it, you're off track. So, what do you do when that...
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Season 4
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Episode 107
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39:40
106 — How to Do Hard Work: Lessons from Paul Graham
In this solo episode, we’re tackling one of the most critical principles for success—hard work. If you’ve ever wondered how to actually work hard in a way that moves the needle, this episode is for you.Inspired by Paul Graham’s essay Ho...
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Season 4
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Episode 106
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38:27
105 — Ally Rossell: Faith, Marriage, and the Wild World of True Crime
In this special episode, I sit down with my wife, Ally, for a conversation about discipline, creativity, and making the most out of life. From starting her own true crime podcast to exploring art and quilting, Ally shares how she’s ...
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Season 4
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Episode 105
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54:15
104 — Fueling for Success: The Strategy Behind Sustainable Growth
Success isn’t just about effort—it’s about strategy. In this episode, I break down the fundamental principle that applies to running, business, relationships, and every major pursuit in life: how you fuel yourself determines how far you go....
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Season 4
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Episode 104
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30:40
103 — No Perfect Moment: Seize Your Passion Now
In this episode, I get real about following your passions and the power of discipline in unlocking the greatness within you. I share personal stories—from my journey into podcasting and my evolving running adventures to the small, d...
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Season 4
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Episode 103
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38:06
102 — Confidence is Earned: Outworking Self-Doubt
Confidence. Everyone wants it, but few understand how to actually get it. Is it some innate superpower you’re born with, or is it something you build? Is it about repeating affirmations in the mirror, or does it come from something deeper?<...
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Season 4
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Episode 102
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34:15
101—Pain: Your Unlikely Ally for Growth
In this episode, I dive into the tough but transformative topic of pain—not as something to avoid but as a signal for growth. Drawing from personal stories, running metaphors, and lessons learned, I explore how embracing pain can lead to resili...
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Season 4
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Episode 101
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34:42