In this video, John shares a reflection inspired by the start of planting season. He explains that growth, whether in business, organizations or our personal lives requires more than just seeds and good intentions. Seeds and good intentions are essential, but they must be nurtured with intentional strategy, consistent effort and thoughtful planning in order […]
“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. […]
In this video, John breaks down a powerful shift in thinking from his book Thinking for Success: Model 35 Time Management is Really Self Management. He explains that time is fixed. Everyone gets the same 168 hours each week, no more and no less. Because of that, we can’t actually control time, we can only […]
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 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 […]
In this video, Julie shares how creating a clear personal mission statement has transformed the way she makes decisions and lives with purpose. Using a simple but powerful symbol, a star, Julie builds her life around five guiding pillars. Each point of the star represents one of her core commitments: Love God, Love Others, Pursue […]
In this video, John breaks down Model 11: Organizational Complexity with an Increasing Number of Relationships from his book Thinking for Success. As organizations grow, this complexity can hurt productivity. Messages get crossed, decisions slow down and things feel harder than they should. That’s why strong strategy matters. Large organizations create smaller teams or departments […]
