Episode 176

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10th Oct 2025

#176 -Amy P. Kelly & Julie Nee: "The Gift of Growth" 🌱

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

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