Who Is On Your Bench?

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, […]
Steward Leadership vs Servant Leadership: God Owns It All

In this video, John and Julie explore the difference between steward leadership and servant leadership, emphasizing the foundation that God owns everything and we are called to manage what He has entrusted us with wisdom and integrity. They highlight how leadership is not about control or status, but about faithful stewardship and serving others with […]
Defeating Procrastination

In this video, John discusses Model 37 titled “Defeating Procrastination” from his book Thinking for Success. He explains why putting things off is one of the biggest obstacles to success. Procrastination often isn’t about laziness it’s about avoidance, overwhelm or not having a clear plan. He compares motivation and discipline to pedals of a bicycle, […]
Where Birds Gather: Our Backyard Sanctuary

Julie takes us on a peaceful tour of their property, sharing the bird feeders and the joy they’ve found in watching so many different birds visit throughout the day. It’s a simple reminder of abundance, the beauty of slowing down and appreciating life, and how small moments like this can shift our thinking.
Seeds and Good Intentions

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 […]
100 Year Plans for 1000 Year Families

“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’s Recovery Update

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.
Time Management is Really Self Management

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 […]
Awakened Titans Podcast

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 […]
Five Profoundly Simple Steps to Goal Achievement

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 […]