Ep. 70 - The Surprising Connection Between Joy and Success

In this soul-stirring episode of Greatness From Small Beginnings, Keith L. Callaway opens up about a challenging week, deeper life reflections, and the incredible power of gratitude in shaping our happiness.

🔑 Key Highlights:

• The Power of Perspective: Keith reflects on how owning our choices empowers us to shape our future, even during hard seasons.
• Decision #5 – I Will Choose to Be Happy: An exploration from “The Seven Decisions” book series, emphasizing happiness as a choice, not a feeling.
• The Story of Charles Plum: A powerful real-life account of a Navy pilot whose life was saved by someone he’d never thanked — until years later.
• Who's Packing Your Parachute? Recognizing the invisible people who support us and how expressing gratitude can radically change our lives.
• The Golden List: A daily gratitude practice that can elevate your mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
• Why Happy People Get More Opportunities: Discover how happiness attracts connection, opportunity, and even financial growth.

Insights & Takeaways:

• Happiness is cyclical: gratitude leads to joy, which leads to more gratitude.
• Being intentional with your words and actions can impact those around you — and yourself.
• Laughter, smiles, and kindness aren’t just feel-good tools — they’re strategies for success.
• “I will choose to be happy” is more than affirmation — it’s a habit of thought.

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