In Model 25 of Thinking for Success, John explores a simple but powerful shift: Think. Act. Feel. Too often, we reverse the order. We feel something, act on that emotion, and only afterward stop to think about what happened. But what if we learned to think first? John uses an everyday example: someone cuts you […]
What if the goal wasn’t simply to leave your children an inheritance—but to teach them how to build, lead, invest, and steward something together? In this message, John shares the vision behind a 100-Year Plan for a 1,000-Year Family: creating a family culture designed to last far beyond a single generation. Instead of wealth being […]
In Model 41 of Thinking for Success, John explores the idea of Addition by Subtraction sometimes the best way to improve something isn’t to add more, but to take something away. John illustrates this concept with the balance bike. For years, children learned to ride a bike by adding training wheels. But a balance bike […]
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 the important difference between good success and bad success. While many people measure success by achievements, promotions, wealth, or recognition, not every accomplishment adds real value to our lives. Bad success occurs when we achieve goals that may look impressive on the outside but do not move us toward our […]
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 […]
In this video, John explores the wisdom of the Book of Proverbs 11:14 and the teachings of King Solomon, emphasizing the importance of guidance in our lives. He explains how lack of direction can lead to failure, while seeking wise counsel brings stability, clarity and success. Through practical insight, John challenges us to be intentional […]
This video explores Proverbs 11:24 through the wisdom of Solomon, highlighting the principle of sowing and reaping. It explains that generosity isn’t just about giving away resources, it’s about trusting that what is given with the right heart multiplies over time. Solomon contrasts two mindsets: one that gives freely and grows richer (in more than […]
In John’s Model 10 video from his book Thinking for Success, “Who Is On Your Bench,” he emphasizes the importance of consistently recruiting talent, even when you don’t have open positions. He compares strong businesses to teams with a deep “bench,” meaning a ready pool of capable people you can call on when someone leaves, […]
