Built Not Born Podcast (#176)- Amy P. Kelly & Julie Nee: "The Gift of Growth" on Daily Micro-Actions, Building Beliefs, and Why Four Minutes Beats Four Hours
Amy P. Kelly and Julie Nee share their latest book "The Gift of Growth" - a daily growth guide proving that four minutes of intentional action beats four hours of planning.
Both corporate veterans who've worked with Jon Gordon for a decade reveal how 365 days of quotes paired with micro-actions creates sustainable transformation for busy people.
What You'll Learn:
- The formula: Idea + Action = Progress
- How to build a belief that fuels difficult days
- Why appreciating small wins transforms your inner critic
- Creating physical environments that support growth
- The power of daily micro-actions over grand plans
Key Quote:
"Almost every successful person begins with two beliefs: the future can be better than the present, and I have the power to make it so."
Timestamps:
00:00 - Guest introductions & The Gift of Growth origin story
09:15 - How the book works: Quote + micro-action daily
18:45 - The CULTIVATE framework explained
29:30 - Curating your information diet
39:20 - Building your belief garden
44:45 - The basement stories: Growth through hardship
58:15 - The logistics of self-publishing
73:50 - John Gordon's impact on their lives
82:30 - Final takeaways: Take action & build your belief garden
Featured Book: "The Gift of Growth: Plant Presents Every Day" - Available on Amazon
Connect with Amy P. Kelly & Julie Nee:
Subscribe for more episodes with proven strategies on personal growth, leadership, and sustainable success.
#AmyPKelly #JulieNee #TheGiftOfGrowth #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #YouGrowGirl #BuiltNotBorn #JoeCiccarone #JonGordon #DayOfDevlopment
© Joe Ciccarone - Built Not Born Podcast. All Rights Reserved.
Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host.
