77. (S3E3) From Badge to Behind Bars: How Joe Kelley Turned His Life Around

Joe Kelley is a self-proclaimed life hacker and head honcho at Obtaining Mastery, a company dedicated to helping people reach their potential and achieve true mastery in life. He's a lifelong learner who loves to explore the world and uncover life's secrets. Joe has dedicated his life to helping others unlock their potential and unlock their greatness. His passion for learning and teaching has led him to write books, create courses, and lead seminars and workshops around the world. He loves to learn new skills, challenge himself, and share his knowledge with others. Joe is a firm believer that anyone can achieve greatness with the right guidance and motivation. He is always looking for new ways to share his knowledge and help people reach their goals.

Joe had a family background of firefighters, nurses, and police officers. His dad wanted him to join the police department, so he decided to use his athletic ability to do something where he didn't have to sit behind a desk. Joe got a job with the Department of Children and Family Services and after six months, he got into the police academy. He found out quickly that it was not exactly what he had envisioned as a child because of all the extra stuff that comes with it. He ended up getting addicted to pain pills and losing his job. The chief offered him help, but Joe felt like he was being set up to be fired and kept his problems to himself.

We talk about his dramatic tale of burnout from overworking, leading to drug addiction, divorce, and eventually jail time. Thankfully Joe’s story doesn’t end there, as he gained the tools and coping skills to change his outlook and turn his life around. His book, Badge, Bars, to Beyond, tells his story while also giving tangible tools to apply to your life today.

Guest’s hype song is Eye of the Tiger by Survivor

Website: www.obtainingmastery.com

Book: Badge, Bars, to Beyond

Facebook: www.facebook.com/badgebarsbeyond

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joe-kelley-255b29137

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