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Sep 2023
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Kevin Bacon on Overcoming Self-Sabotage,...

Lewis Howes
About this episode

This episode we're joined by the legendary actor and cultural icon, Kevin Bacon. Kevin shares his remarkable journey through the world of Hollywood, offering profound insights into building meaningful relationships in an industry known for its competitiveness. Drawing inspiration from the "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" concept, he reveals his strategies for creating genuine and lasting connections in a web of connections that link every actor to him in six steps or less.

In this episode you will learn,

  • How Kevin Bacon approaches building meaningful relationships in a competitive industry where any actor can be connected to him in six degrees or less.
  • Kevin Bacon's journey of building an extensive network in Hollywood, including his initial steps in connecting with others and his strategies for building meaningful connections.
  • Specific practices and habits Kevin Bacon has adopted in his daily life to continuously expand his network and enhance his interpersonal skills, making him undeniably magnetic.
  • How Kevin Bacon has used his ability to connect with people to give back and be of service to others, and the legacy he has created through these connections.
  • Kevin Bacon's perspective on self-love and where he lands on a scale of 1-10, as well as a specific experience where he consciously employed charisma to establish a valuable connection.

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