EP 66 - Kelly Bacon

Summary In this conversation, Kelly Bacon and Jeff Forrester catch up and play a game of 'Would You Rather.' They discuss Kelly's experience of living without a TV and the catalysts that led her to make significant life changes. They also explore the concept of greatness and the motivation behind Jeff's podcast, 'Pathways to Greatness.' Kelly shares her experience of participating in the Basic Course and the impact it had on her personal growth. They discuss the importance of setting small goals, building trust in oneself, and developing good habits. In this conversation, Kelly Bacon and Jeff Forrester discuss the importance of finding joy in daily life and focusing on the positive. They explore the power of gratitude and the benefits of creating a joy list. Kelly shares her personal journey of discovering what brings her joy and how it transformed her life. They also discuss the impact of self-awareness and the importance of taking intentional actions to align with your values and desires. The conversation concludes with a discussion on embracing the possibilities and the power of 'what if' statements. Takeaways Living without a TV can be a liberating experience and provide an opportunity to explore other forms of entertainment and personal growth. Catalysts for change, such as participating in transformative experiences like the Basic Course, can lead to personal growth and the courage to pursue new adventures. Greatness is defined by individual perspectives and can be achieved through acts of service and personal growth. Setting small goals and taking action on a daily basis can build momentum and help develop trust in oneself. Developing good habits, such as daily movement, meditation, and pursuing activities that bring joy, can contribute to personal growth and fulfillment. Find joy in simple moments and focus on the positive. Create a joy list to identify the things that bring you joy. Be intentional about what you want in life and take small steps towards joy. Embrace the possibilities and shift your perspective with 'what if' statements. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 01:35 Playing 'Would You Rather' 05:40 The Catalyst for Change 08:55 Defining Greatness 10:18 Pathways to Greatness Podcast 13:51 The Basic Course Experience 15:39 Making Career Shifts 19:23 Overcoming Fear and Embarrassment 21:32 Building Trust in Yourself 23:13 Setting Small Goals and Taking Action 25:09 Developing Good Habits 27:09 Finding Joy in Daily Life 28:07 Focusing on the Positive 29:01 Training Your Mind to Seek the Good 30:08 Creating a Joy List 31:24 Discovering What Brings You Joy 32:02 Reflecting on Childhood Memories 33:00 Taking Small Steps Towards Joy 34:08 Being Intentional About What You Want in Life 35:20 Saying Yes to Things in Alignment 36:14 Appreciating the Journey 37:15 Finding Peace in Simple Moments 38:13 Shifting Perspective and Focusing on the Positive 39:20 Overcoming Fear of Trying New Things 40:46 The Power of What If 41:52 Embracing the Possibilities 42:26 Accepting Yourself as You Are 43:23 The Impact of What If Statements 44:21 Exploring Different Paths and Possibilities 45:21 Overcoming the Fear of Failure 46:45 Taking Ownership and Being Accountable 48:23 Navigating the Advice of Others 51:44 Defining Greatness for Yourself 52:23 Giving Selflessly and Being of Service Follow Kelly here Learn more about Elite Edge here