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Episode 300: Belief, Effort, and the Willingness to Say Yes with Pat Fellows

So many high-performers are stuck—not because they lack talent, but because they’re waiting for proof, confidence, or permission before they move. My guest today, Pat Fellows, has built massive endurance events, led thousands of athletes, and taken on extreme physical challenges—all without ever waiting to feel ‘ready.’ In this episode, you’ll learn how real belief is formed, why confidence is overrated, and how to move forward even when doubt is loud. We break down the mindset of saying yes first, how effort creates belief, and the discipline required to stop letting fear run the show. 00:00 – Cold open & setting up the in-person conversation 00:34 – Welcome to GrowthReady + why this is Episode 300 01:30 – What does it mean to be Growth Ready? (the power of saying “yes”) 03:55 – Saying yes before you have proof or evidence 05:10 – The origin story of Fresh Junkie Racing 07:20 – Creating events where people say “it can’t be done” 08:35 – How Pat navigates resistance and hearing “no” 10:15 – Conviction, confidence, and earning trust through execution 12:05 – Where Pat’s belief system comes from 13:45 – Upbringing, resilience, and refusing to settle 15:55 – “If it was all taken away, I’d figure it out” 17:35 – Looking backward for evidence of your capability 18:45 – Belief, fear, and why people play it safe 19:50 – Teaching belief vs. teaching skills 21:10 – Directing belief toward capability, not outcomes 22:35 – Expectation, effort, and consistency 24:25 – Capability through effort, not perfection 25:20 – The 34-mile open-water swim story 26:40 – Mental toughness and not considering failure 28:15 – Discipline as removing negative possibilities 29:15 – Can belief be taught? 30:30 – Awareness over self-help formulas 31:40 – Negativity, depression, and getting stuck “spinning” 32:30 – Stress, overwhelm, and paralysis 33:45 – Why movement and exercise reset everything 35:10 – How inconsistency becomes self-fulfilling 36:10 – Belief vs. “why bother” thinking 37:15 – Isolation, community, and burnout 38:50 – Health, seasons of life, and letting go of old routines 40:05 – Health as a foundation for growth readiness 41:00 – Awareness, grace, and self-compassion 42:15 – Being hard on yourself as a leader 43:50 – Helping others while struggling yourself 45:10 – Mental health honesty and leadership 48:30 – Why health matters beyond performance 49:50 – Long-term health, resilience, and recovery 52:10 – Saying “yes” to health when it’s easy to say no 53:35 – Leadership, energy, and personal responsibility 57:25 – Episode 300 reflection: consistency over motivation 58:35 – Final takeaway: just start -------- About the Guest: Pat Fellows is an entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and co-founder of Fresh Junkie Racing, one of the leading endurance event organizations in the southeastern United States. With decades of experience in coaching, hospitality, music, and large-scale race production—including the iconic Louisiana Marathon—Pat is known for his relentless “say yes and figure it out” mindset. His story is a masterclass in belief, resilience, and execution without certainty. About the Episode: This milestone 300th episode of the GrowthReady Podcast is an unfiltered, in-person conversation between Steve Mellor and longtime friend Pat Fellows. Together, they unpack what it actually means to be growth ready—especially when there’s no proof, no roadmap, and plenty of reasons to say no. From building massive endurance events with zero precedent to swimming 34 miles without ever questioning if it was possible, Pat shares how belief is formed through action, effort, and conviction—not confidence or certainty. This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, and high-performers who feel stuck waiting for permission, clarity, or evidence before taking the next step. Resources Mentioned -Fresh Junkie Racing -Louisiana Marathon -Endurance training & event production insights Stay connected and keep growing with Steve: LinkedIn -   / steve-mellor-cc   Instagram -   / coachstevemellor   Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Join the community and keep your growth journey going: LinkedIn -   / wearegrowthready   Instagram -   / growthreadypodcast   Facebook -   / growthreadywithcoachstevemellor   Official Website - https://growthready.com/ #SteveMellor #GrowthReady #PodcastEpisode #Episode300 #MilestoneEpisode #MindsetMatters #SayYesMindset #BelieveInYourself #PersonalGrowth #HighPerformance #LeadershipDevelopment #SuccessMindset #MotivationDaily #KeepGoing #LevelUp