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Secrets to Build Resilience: Inside the Mind of High Court Justice Richard Bernstein
We often allow situations we go through in life to determine the outcome, yet we have the ability to make them work in our favor.
Join us in today’s empowering conversation with Michigan State Supreme Justice Richard Bernstein, a remarkable individual who defies limitations.
Blind from birth to serving on the highest court in the state of Michigan, meet Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein. Justice Bernstein’s journey is one of resilience and triumph. With over 20 marathons, a triathlon, and an iron-man on his endurance resume, and thousands of cases under his purview.
Despite going through a traumatic accident and situational depression, he emerged stronger than ever. He advocates for disability rights and champions for impactful legal decisions.
Within every obstacle lies an opportunity for growth.
In this episode you’ll learn:
00:00 - Introduction to Justice Richard Bernstein
01:16 - Justice Bernstein's approach to life's challenges
02:53 - Becoming an attorney to empower others
04:04 - Overcoming challenges of being blind in law
05:49 - Memorization techniques for legal work
06:51 - Accommodations as the great equalizer
08:50 - Reframing challenges as stepping stones
09:44 - Finding strength through athletics
12:07 - Impact of Justice Bernstein's story on others
16:25 - Dealing with imperfections and mistakes
18:18 - Handling gravity of cases as a judge
21:50 - Coping with catastrophic injury and trauma
23:36 - Building confidence through endurance sports
26:54 - Future athletic goals for Justice Bernstein
28:16 - Coping with situational depression and moving forward
32:59 - Future advice: Taking it one day at a time
34:02 - Where to follow Justice Bernstein's journey
34:28 - Story of Jacob and the angel
36:11 - Closing blessings
Connect with Justice Bernstein:
Facebook: Richard Bernstein
Instagram: justicerichardbernstein
Check out my FREE reading list: https://insidetheinspired.com/reading
For all of the courses, podcasts, blogs, contact, and merch, check out our website:
https://insidetheinspired.com
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP
Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @jonathanzcohen
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By Jonathan Z. Cohen
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We often allow situations we go through in life to determine the outcome, yet we have the ability to make them work in our favor.
Join us in today’s empowering conversation with Michigan State Supreme Justice Richard Bernstein, a remarkable individual who defies limitations.
Blind from birth to serving on the highest court in the state of Michigan, meet Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein. Justice Bernstein’s journey is one of resilience and triumph. With over 20 marathons, a triathlon, and an iron-man on his endurance resume, and thousands of cases under his purview.
Despite going through a traumatic accident and situational depression, he emerged stronger than ever. He advocates for disability rights and champions for impactful legal decisions.
Within every obstacle lies an opportunity for growth.
In this episode you’ll learn:
00:00 - Introduction to Justice Richard Bernstein
01:16 - Justice Bernstein's approach to life's challenges
02:53 - Becoming an attorney to empower others
04:04 - Overcoming challenges of being blind in law
05:49 - Memorization techniques for legal work
06:51 - Accommodations as the great equalizer
08:50 - Reframing challenges as stepping stones
09:44 - Finding strength through athletics
12:07 - Impact of Justice Bernstein's story on others
16:25 - Dealing with imperfections and mistakes
18:18 - Handling gravity of cases as a judge
21:50 - Coping with catastrophic injury and trauma
23:36 - Building confidence through endurance sports
26:54 - Future athletic goals for Justice Bernstein
28:16 - Coping with situational depression and moving forward
32:59 - Future advice: Taking it one day at a time
34:02 - Where to follow Justice Bernstein's journey
34:28 - Story of Jacob and the angel
36:11 - Closing blessings
Connect with Justice Bernstein:
Facebook: Richard Bernstein
Instagram: justicerichardbernstein
Check out my FREE reading list: https://insidetheinspired.com/reading
For all of the courses, podcasts, blogs, contact, and merch, check out our website:
https://insidetheinspired.com
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP
Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @jonathanzcohen
Rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform! Your feedback helps us bring you the best possible content and grow our community.
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