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

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.

Key Topics & Themes

• What it really means to be Growth Ready
• The power of a “yes-first” mindset
• Belief built through capability and effort, not outcomes
• Why waiting for proof keeps people stuck
• Saying yes when everything tells you no
• Leading through uncertainty and self-doubt
• Mental toughness, depression, and momentum
• Why execution beats confidence every time
• How high-performers get “unstuck”
• Reframing fear as fuel

Resources Mentioned

• Fresh Junkie Racing
• Louisiana Marathon
• Endurance training & event production insights