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No Bad Days: How to Find Joy in Any Circumstance
In No Bad Days, JT Jester shares his against-all-odds story of overcoming countless physical and learning challenges to help others find joy in any circumstance and understand that there are no bad days—only hard ones.
By the time JT Jester was three years old, he had spent 250 days in the hospital, and he endured sixteen major surgeries before he was sixteen. Diagnosed with VATER/VACTERL Syndrome, a rare combination of several birth defects. JT’s life was anything but easy. On top of his physical challenges, he suffered dyslexia and short-term memory loss, which made learning nearly impossible for him. Yet JT pushed past his physical and educational roadblocks to achieve what many people told him he would never do—learn to read, graduate from high school, attend college, and become a successful motivational speaker, influential podcast host, and bestselling author.
In No Bad Days, JT details the incredible story of how he overcame what seemed like insurmountable odds and shares the many invaluable lessons he has learned throughout his life in the hope that others might reach their full potential. These lessons include how Find Your Tribe, Pull Off the Label, Stretch Yourself, Listen to Others, and Learn to Fall. JT’s improbable life story is evidence that regardless of the mental and physical challenges you might face, you can defy the odds to create the life you want and accomplish the things you’ve only dreamed about. His remarkable journey is all the proof you need.
Through his story, and the inspiring stories of others, JT Jester shows readers how to find joy in any circumstance and proves that there are really no bad days—only hard ones.
By the time JT Jester was three years old, he had spent 250 days in the hospital, and he endured sixteen major surgeries before he was sixteen. Diagnosed with VATER/VACTERL Syndrome, a rare combination of several birth defects. JT’s life was anything but easy. On top of his physical challenges, he suffered dyslexia and short-term memory loss, which made learning nearly impossible for him. Yet JT pushed past his physical and educational roadblocks to achieve what many people told him he would never do—learn to read, graduate from high school, attend college, and become a successful motivational speaker, influential podcast host, and bestselling author.
In No Bad Days, JT details the incredible story of how he overcame what seemed like insurmountable odds and shares the many invaluable lessons he has learned throughout his life in the hope that others might reach their full potential. These lessons include how Find Your Tribe, Pull Off the Label, Stretch Yourself, Listen to Others, and Learn to Fall. JT’s improbable life story is evidence that regardless of the mental and physical challenges you might face, you can defy the odds to create the life you want and accomplish the things you’ve only dreamed about. His remarkable journey is all the proof you need.
Through his story, and the inspiring stories of others, JT Jester shows readers how to find joy in any circumstance and proves that there are really no bad days—only hard ones.
288 pages, Hardcover
Published March 8, 2022
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February 18, 2024
There are no bad days, but some really hard days. JT has had many physical and health related problems starting from the day he was born, but his positive attitude, his loving, supportive parents and faith in God has helped him overcome each obstacle. A real inspiration to see how much he has accomplished taking it one step at a time.
July 30, 2026
No Bad Days: How to Find Joy in Any Circumstance is an inspiring reminder that our circumstances do not have to determine the quality of our lives. J.T. Jester transforms an extraordinary personal journey filled with medical challenges, learning disabilities, and countless obstacles into a message of hope that feels authentic, uplifting, and deeply human. Rather than presenting success as something reserved for the naturally gifted or fortunate, he demonstrates that resilience, determination, and the willingness to keep moving forward can overcome even the most overwhelming odds. His story is not simply inspiring because of what he endured, but because of the perspective he chose to embrace along the way.
One of the book's greatest strengths is its honesty. Jester never minimizes the pain, fear, or frustration that accompanied his journey. Instead, he invites readers to see hardship through a different lens, showing that difficult seasons can become the foundation for growth, purpose, and gratitude. The practical lessons woven throughout the book—including finding the right community, refusing limiting labels, embracing personal growth, and learning from failure—make the message applicable to anyone facing challenges, regardless of their circumstances. His writing is conversational, encouraging, and grounded in genuine life experience rather than abstract motivational theory.
No Bad Days is ultimately a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It reminds readers that while life inevitably includes hardship, hope always remains within reach. J.T. Jester's courage, optimism, and unwavering determination make this book far more than a memoir—it is a practical guide for choosing purpose over despair and possibility over limitation. Whether someone is navigating illness, personal setbacks, professional challenges, or simply searching for renewed perspective, this book offers encouragement that lingers long after the final page. It is an inspiring resource that deserves to reach anyone looking for proof that even life's hardest days can become the beginning of something extraordinary.
One of the book's greatest strengths is its honesty. Jester never minimizes the pain, fear, or frustration that accompanied his journey. Instead, he invites readers to see hardship through a different lens, showing that difficult seasons can become the foundation for growth, purpose, and gratitude. The practical lessons woven throughout the book—including finding the right community, refusing limiting labels, embracing personal growth, and learning from failure—make the message applicable to anyone facing challenges, regardless of their circumstances. His writing is conversational, encouraging, and grounded in genuine life experience rather than abstract motivational theory.
No Bad Days is ultimately a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It reminds readers that while life inevitably includes hardship, hope always remains within reach. J.T. Jester's courage, optimism, and unwavering determination make this book far more than a memoir—it is a practical guide for choosing purpose over despair and possibility over limitation. Whether someone is navigating illness, personal setbacks, professional challenges, or simply searching for renewed perspective, this book offers encouragement that lingers long after the final page. It is an inspiring resource that deserves to reach anyone looking for proof that even life's hardest days can become the beginning of something extraordinary.
May 21, 2022
this book is the story of JT Jester, a very resilient, courageous and determined man who has overcome many obstacles in his life thus far. by the time he was 3 years old, he had spent months in the hospital and endured sixteen major surgeries by the time he was 16. diagnosed with VATER syndrome, he was born with several birth defects that made his early years full of life-threatening obstacles, pain and challenges. after overcoming his physical ailments for a time, JT would learn he was dyslexic and that he also suffered from short term memory loss, making learning to read or write virtually impossible. after being let go from school and told he would indefinitely be illiterate, JT channeled his tremendous faith in God, in himself and the support of his family and friends to defy odds and overcome them. while pushing through even more health scares, diagnoses and spinal surgeries in his teens, he went on to graduate high school, then college and even climbed Mount Kilimanjaro! so amazing. this was a great reminder that there truly are no bad days, just hard days, and that with God and true authentic faith, anything is possible and you can be anyone you want to be! thanks for sharing your story, JT and the stories of many others who inspired you! 💪🏼
and thank you to forefront books and smith publicity for the copy of this book!
and thank you to forefront books and smith publicity for the copy of this book!
April 21, 2022
An amazing young man…
If you want to know how to overcome among the worst that life can throw at you, be sure to read this book. Its another “profile in courage”.
If you want to know how to overcome among the worst that life can throw at you, be sure to read this book. Its another “profile in courage”.
July 30, 2022
A truly inspiring story of a remarkable young man facing many medical challenges with so much positivity. A great read!
August 8, 2022
JT is amazing! After all he's been through, he continues to accept and look to God in all circumstances and strives to live life to the fullest! May we all learn a lesson from him!
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