John was recently a guest on Building Your Life Podcast with John Browning to discuss a different approach to building and preserving family wealth. Together, they explore why traditional inheritance strategies often fall short and how families can create a lasting legacy through stewardship, shared governance, and intentional financial education. John Knowlton shares insights on […]
In this episode from Thinking for Success, John explores Model 39: “The Purpose of Every Meeting.” Meetings are a regular part of business and leadership, but too often people attend without understanding why they’re there or what is expected of them. John emphasizes that every meeting should have a clear purpose and that attendees should […]
In this episode from Thinking for Success, John explores Model 39: “Primary Concern/Chief Complaint.” He examines a common pattern in modern life: people often say they are “busy” as both a complaint and a badge of honor. Because no one wants to appear idle or unproductive, many of us fill our schedules to the brim […]
In this video, John explores the Accountability Continuum and the powerful difference between living as a victim of circumstances and taking responsibility for your response to them. Victim thinking often sounds like hoping things will improve on their own, blaming external factors, or believing you have little control over outcomes. Accountability, on the other hand, […]
In this video, John explores Model 43 Attracted to Commitment from his book Thinking for Success. Many people say they want success, but they stop short of making a full commitment to their goals. True commitment means deciding on a course of action and pursuing it with determination, even when obstacles arise. John illustrates this […]
In this video, John explores Model 43 Attracted to Commitment from his book Thinking for Success. Many people say they want success, but they stop short of making a full commitment to their goals. True commitment means deciding on a course of action and pursuing it with determination, even when obstacles arise. John illustrates this […]
In this video, John explains the difference between fear and anxiety using a bear encounter as an example. Seeing the bear triggered a real fear response, even though there was no actual danger. He contrasts this with anxiety, which comes from the idea of a threat rather than a present one. Both reactions feel the […]
John was recently a guest on Designing a Legacy Podcast with Angelina Carleton. The episode explores the idea that the most meaningful legacy families can leave behind is not money itself, but the values, mindset, and emotional wisdom that accompany it. Angelina and John discuss how avoiding conversations about wealth and personal beliefs can create […]
What kind of life did Jesus actually call us to live? Not a small, fearful, exhausted, or spiritually shriveled life—but a life of abundance. In this conversation, John and Julie explore what it means to truly thrive the way God intended. They discuss having healthy fulfillment in all areas of life impacts not only our […]
And how advisors can encourage these difficult conversations. This piece by John Knowlton was originally published in Trusts & Estates on May 4, 2026. Read the original article here Your clients talk to you about money. But the conversation might end there. “Why don’t people talk about money with their kids?” I’ve been posing this question to all […]
