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On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Kevin Bacon discusses the need for connection that underlies the \u201cSix Degrees\u201d meme, and shares the story of a successful career that was built on connection and long-lasting relationships. He also talks about realizing that his strength is in being a character actor, not necessarily a leading man, and describes his process for inhabiting the roles he plays so well. \n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nWagner Spray Tech: https://bit.ly/2WNICDs Helix Sleep: Get up to $200 off all mattresses at https://helixsleep.com/impact \nTresta: Start your free 30-day trial at tresta.com/impact \n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nKevin is quite thankful that he is able to live a very privileged lifestyle [2:16] \nKevin describes life on the road as an actor [5:26] \nAbsence really can make the heart grow fonder [8:37] \nKevin is completely fine with not being a lead character in a movie [11:45] \nKevin talks about playing a character that is fairly similar to him [14:43] \nMarriage is something we put on a pedestal but statistically, it doesn\u2019t usually work [18:06] \nKevin advocates that playing together helps his marriage more than the work they put in [22:09] \nKevin was so hungry to be famous, but he is actually ambivalent about being famous [27:06] \nKevin felt strongly connected to other actors in theater, but not in movies [30:29] \nKevin describes the sense of family in independent films and in theater [35:40] \nKevin discusses the protocol for returning to work during the pandemic [41:47] \nKevin advocates creating your own material even if you aren\u2019t a budding producer [45:04] \nKevin gets asked to play roles that are all over the map [47:47] \nKevin describes his process for inhabiting a role [50:36] \nKevin and Tom discuss what it means to be a producer or a director [54:52]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW:\xa0\nINSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2NJKJmt\xa0\nFACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/31jAtsN\xa0\nTWITTER: https://bit.ly/2CKTo5N\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices