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MFL 17 – KP Kelly and the Key to Motivation

KP Kelly and the Key to Motivation

Have you ever wondered if you could develop the motivation to run 100 marathons in 100 days?  Our guest for this podcast is KP Kelly.  KP is a Social Media Consultant with over 15 years of marketing experience. Recognized as one of the top marketers and as one of the 100 most influential people online, KP has managed and helped grow over 100 brands, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.  However, KP is more known for his running, having completed over 250 marathons and recently completing 100 marathons in 100 days for 100 charities.

 

Time Stamps:

[3:06] KP talks about his passion project of running for charity

[4:24] How KP gets into a mindset to run 100 marathons in 100 days – it comes through a process – one step after the next.

[5:45] KP talks about running straight through the state of Ohio and the power and importance of mental preparation – Do not let your energy or your mood dictate your effort or your actions.

[7:22] How do you overcome procrastination and develop that mental strength?  Discipline happens over time but you need to start – take that first step.  Drag yourself to the start line and get yourself going.

[11:00] KP’s biggest key to success in life – keeping going.  Consistent effort is everything.

[14:30] How KP overcame his biggest challenge.  Creating a new direction, developing a new dream and a new goal in the midst of an obstacle.

[17:40] How you overcome a devastating experience – it’s ok to be down for a bit, but you wake up the next day and start over.

[20:36] KP defines success – it’s being truly content and at peace with what we have and where we are in life.

Resources and Links:

Kp’s website – KPKelly.us

Facebook

Twitter – @kp_kelly

Resource tip – look for a diversity of podcasts and books to develop a greater diversity of thought.

Top Learning Moments:

  1.  Success is contentment.
  2.  The most important key to achievement is dragging yourself to the starting line and keep on going.
  3.  Consistent effort over time is everything.

 

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