AlignedLife with Justin Castelli

In this conversation,  I'm joined by one of my closest friends Samuel Deane. We discuss the evolving landscape of financial planning, emphasizing the importance of an empathetic approach that integrates clients' personal lives with their financial goals, and we contrast this with the future of financial advisory in the age of AI and the necessity for advisors to build trusting relationships with t...

I've been following Scott Britton for the last couple of years, and when I saw he was looking to talk about his new book, Conscious Accomplishment, on podcasts, I shot my shot. He quickly responded with a resounding "yes." In this episode, Scott and I discuss his journey towards consciousness, exploring the themes of intuition, the true self, and the role of the heart in accessing higher intellige...

If you are looking to improve your finances and build wealth, take a look at the unique gifts and talents you have been blessed with to see if you can bring more value to the world and more money your way.   You can read today's Note here: https://www.justincastelli.io/dailynotes/100825

"Above all, keep a close watch on this— that you are never so tied to your former acquaintances and friends that you are pulled down to their level. If you don't, you'll be ruined. . . . You must choose whether to be loved by these friends and remain the same person, or to become a better person at the cost of those friends . . . if you try to have it both ways you will neither make progress nor k...

"Transform your world by transforming your internal state. Start by learning to let go of negative self judgment, and replace it with positive and loving thoughts about yourself. Be kind to yourself, and watch your external world change." ​ — Anita Moorjani   You can read the Note here: https://www.justincastelli.io/dailynotes/100625

1,000 Daily Notes!!   You can read today's Note: https://www.justincastelli.io/dailynotes/100225

In the inaugural episode of my Convos With Friends series, I'm joined by my good friend Ashby Daniels. We explore his journey of transitioning from a successful financial advisory career to pursuing a passion for writing and client communication. We cover the importance of planning, the significance of family time, and the value of listening to one's intuition and spend some time exploring trade-o...

David Senra, the host of the Founders podcast often shares an important observation from studying some of the world's greatest leaders, entrepreneurs, and athletes..."belief comes before ability."   You can read today's Note: https://www.justincastelli.io/dailynotes/100125

If there will eventually be little no evidence of our existence, we should spend our time here living the life we want, not what someone else tells us we should live. You can read the Note here: https://www.justincastelli.io/dailynotes/93025

We are often told that if we work hard we can accomplish our dreams. While hard work will be required to reach any of your goals, hard work alone doens't guarantee anything. Sometimes your hard work will go unrewarded, but that doesn't mean it was a waste of effort. Not achieving your goal means you need to find a goal that will be achievable with your hard work and effort. You can read today's No...

Your future Self is not defined or limited by your past Self. Don't focus on trying to fix the past. Instead focus on becoming the future version of your Self you feel called to be.   You can read the Note here: https://www.justincastelli.io/dailynotes/92625

Nature has managed to exist since the beginning of time and it is never in a hurry, evolving at the rate that it is supposed to, and it will probably continue to do so as long as Earth exists. Nature's ability to not be in a rush yet accomplish everything is needs to is a great example for how we should navigate our own lives. You can read today's Note here: https://www.justincastelli.io/dailynote...

In this conversation, Julia Duthie shares her journey towards living an authentic life, discussing the pivotal moments that led her to embrace her true self. She reflects on her childhood challenges, the importance of relationships, and the courage it takes to navigate personal identity. Julia emphasizes the impact of people in our lives and the power of storytelling as a means of connection and g...

I was at the Hans Zimmer experience listening to some of my favorite songs when I was overcome with a feeling of awe multiple times. It reminded me to look more often for moments in life that leave me in amazement and in awe.

A controversial take within my profession, but not just to be controversial. If you find your Self in the financial position to make an expensive purchase that is aligned with your authentic life and for YOU, then I don't believe you should feel bad making the purchase. You can read the Note here: https://www.justincastelli.io/dailynotes/92325

How many times have you not done something because of the fear of what others might think or say? Probably too many times.  Today's Note has a great quote from Samuel Ayomabi that I think will help you see the true cost the opinions of others are costing you. You can read the entire Note here: https://www.justincastelli.io/dailynotes/92225

This episode is a couple of days late, not intentionally, but it perfectly encompasses what this note is about. You can read about the priorities that bumped this episode out a few days: https://www.justincastelli.io/dailynotes/91925

A guest appearance on People Are Everything posed a question, "Who are the five people who have had the greatest impact on who you have become?" In this podcast recording, I share more about the importance of how we live our life, and whether or not we will find our Selves on anyone else's top five. You can find the YouTube video in the written Daily Note: https://www.justincastelli.io/dailynotes/...

"Around us, life bursts with miracles--a glass of water, a ray of sunshine, a leaf, a caterpillar, a flower, laughter, raindrops. If you live in awareness, it is easy to see miracles everywhere. Each human being is a multiplicity of miracles. Eyes that see thousands of colors, shapes, and forms; ears that hear a bee flying or a thunderclap; a brain that ponders a speck of dust as easily as the ent...

You are in control of your perspective and can choose to either see thorns on a rosebush or roses on a thornbush, as Sir John Templeton famously said. It's the same bush, but how you view it shapes whether you see beauty or not. You can read today's note: https://www.justincastelli.io/dailynotes/91625

This quote sparked today's Daily Note:  "The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." ​ -William Butler Yeats I decided to focus on the magic of signs, messages, and synchronicities orchestrated by the Divine to help you move closer to your authentic Self. Once you begin to receive them, you'll see how they've always been around you.   You can read today's...

Creativity is always going to be an important part of our authentic life and one of my favorite sources of inspiration for expressing my Inner Creator is Rick Rubin.  Today's Note kicks off with a quote from him and allows me to encourage you to welcome the new opportunities, perspectives, and possibilities that come into your life as you evolve with your authentic Self. Your current authentic Sel...

I sat down and wrote a different Note last night, and when I woke up this message was calling to me to become today's Daily Note. The last few weeks have been full of tough moments, with the shooting in Utah yesterday dominating the news today. The answer to how we fix things is simple---it's love. Today's Note explains why. Read today's Note https://www.justincastelli.io/dailynotes/91125

The Daily Note has returned to the AlignedLife Podcast; each day, excluding Saturday and Sunday, I'll be reading and giving context to that day's Daily Note. Today's Note was inspired by a quote by George Kinder and continues the theme of a number of recent Notes about money. To read today's Daily Note: https://www.justincastelli.io/dailynotes/91025

This last week I've written about the ending of one phase and the beginning of another. I've started putting into motion actions that support this transition. This morning I received a wink from the Universe confirming I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be—a story I couldn't make up, even if I wanted to. I'll give you a hint: the wink was a barred owl feather.  The inspiring part of the experience...