#22: JOEY KELLY ON THE PODCAST: A look into the mindset of a true “Upgraded Human”

Joey Kelly - a name that stands for more than just music and extreme sports. From street musician with the legendary Kelly Family to exceptional athlete, Joey has been on a life journey characterized by discipline, mental strength and an unshakeable will.

In this special episode of Upgraded Humans, we dive deep into Joey's world: We talk about his childhood in the spotlight, the challenges of extreme sports, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Joey shows how to push boundaries, use setbacks as opportunities and what it means to keep “upgrading” yourself.

Get ready for inspiring insights, entertaining anecdotes and practical tips that you can apply directly to your everyday life. Welcome to this extraordinary episode with Joey Kelly!

Who is Joey Kelly?

Joey Kelly is a singer, extreme sportsman and entrepreneur. He became famous as a member of the legendary Kelly Family, which rose to international fame in the 1990s. With hits such as “An Angel”, the family band filled stadiums and broke sales records. But Joey is much more than just a musician - he is a man of extremes who is constantly taking on new challenges.

After his music career, Joey dedicated himself to extreme sports and became one of Germany's best-known endurance athletes. Whether ultra-marathons, Ironman triathlons or adventure runs in deserts and at the North Pole - Joey proves time and again that mental strength, discipline and stamina are crucial to overcoming limits.

Today, he shares his experiences as an athlete and musician in inspiring talks and in the media. Joey Kelly is not only an exceptional talent, but also a role model for resilience and self-motivation - a true “Upgraded Human”.

What you learn here

Lessons learned from the episode with Joey Kelly:

Joey Kelly is not only a musician and extreme athlete, but also a source of invaluable life lessons. From his unique journey - from street musician of the Kelly Family to one of Germany's most famous extreme athletes - valuable “lessons learned” can be derived that are applicable to all of us:

1. Mental strength is everything: Joey shows that physical limits can often be overcome through mental strength. Whether on stage or in an ultramarathon - it's your head that decides how far you can really go.
2. Perseverance is the key: success rarely comes overnight. As a street musician, Joey learned that perseverance and discipline are more important than talent alone. If you keep at it, you will achieve your goals.
   
3. Setbacks are the best teachers: whether in a competition in the Amazon or in public - Joey has learned from defeats to come back stronger. Mistakes are not enemies, but helpers on the road to success.
   
4. Set yourself big goals: Joey loves challenges. His philosophy: “If you don't set yourself big goals, you'll never know what you can achieve.” This applies not only to sport, but also to life.
   
5. Success is not about money, it's about fulfillment: For Joey, success means doing something that fulfills you - whether it's an extreme run or a project that inspires you. It's not about being rich, but rich in experiences.
   

These lessons learned from Joey Kelly are not only inspiring, but also practical. They remind us that we are all capable of pushing our own boundaries and living a more fulfilling life.

Which of these lessons can you integrate into your everyday life?