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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this video, John explains Model 33: The Productivity Tri-Quation from his book Thinking for Success. He breaks down Hyrum W. Smith’s philosophy that our cycle of event control, productivity and self-esteem can be either virtuous or vicious, shaping our outcomes. Using the example of two salespeople, he shows that focusing on the right actions-what […]
In this video, John explores chapter 8, Don’t Fight in Front of the Kids from his book Thinking for Success. He discusses a crucial leadership principle: unity must be protected in front of people you lead. Just as parents should avoid displaying conflict in front of their children, organizational leaders must be careful not to […]
