“Most families lose their wealth not because of bad investing, but because they never built the structure needed to sustain generational wealth. In this episode of ChristianAlts, Matt Johns sits down with John Knowlton to explore why wealth rarely survives across generations—and why the real issue is often family governance, not portfolio construction. John brings […]
Julie recently had knee surgery and is recovering well. She continues to make good progress each day and deeply appreciates the prayers, encouragement and support she’s received. In a recent video, John and Julie shared an encouraging update on her recovery and the progress she’s making.
How regular, little conversations set the stage for multi-generational wealth. This piece by John Knowlton was originally published in Trusts & Estates on April 13, 2026. Read the original article here Family fortunes are hard to build, but they’re even harder to keep. We’ve all heard stories of wealth being squandered by the offspring of successful entrepreneurs. […]
John was featured on “Awakened Titans Podcast” with Lily Patrascu, where he shared his professional journey and the key mindset shifts that reshaped his path and performance. Throughout the conversation, John reflected on the “hard truths” behind building real, sustainable success and why many professionals plateau despite effort. He walked through pivotal moments in his […]
In this video, John breaks down five simple but powerful steps for achieving any goal. He explains that success starts with clearly defining a goal, because without a target, there’s nothing to aim for. once the goal is set you create a plan that outlines how to get there. From there, the key is to […]
In this video, John explains Model 9, Prove or Improve from his book Thinking for Success. This model emphasizes how we respond to feedback and criticism. When others offer input, whether business, relationships or personal growth, it should be viewed as a gift rather than a threat. Instead of becoming defensive or trying to prove […]
John shares a simple but powerful way to see God’s direction called “Palms Down, Palms Up” Palms Down is where you begin. You sit quietly and symbolically turn your hands down as you release everything to God, your worries, fears, plans, expectations, and need to control the outcome. Palms Up comes next. You turn your […]
This piece was originally published in Trusts & Estates on March 11, 2026. Read the original article here “Money will only make you more of what you already are.” as T. Harv Eker observed. While wealth can empower a healthy family, it acts as a high-definition lens for those with strained relationships, magnifying existing tensions. Too often, parents […]
In this video, John shares insights from Model 51-Balance is a Process Not a Point from his book Thinking for Success. He emphasizes that balance in life is not something you permanently achieve and maintain but something you continually adjust. He explains that different seasons of life require different priorities. At times, work may demand […]
In this chapter, John explains that true success begins with value creation, which starts with giving rather than getting. Most people focus on what they want to receive but that is actually the result, not the starting point. The principle is that value must come first. When you focus on providing value to others, you […]
