Parenting Sabbatical, Tech Tuesday: Maintenance

It’s not all fun and games, beautiful hikes, and amazing views! Sometimes life on the road means taking care of the not-so-exciting stuff, too. This week, that means maintenance, brakes, a tire rotation, an oil change, and making sure the hitch is properly maintained. Keeping up with routine maintenance is a big part of RV […]

Window or Bug?

Sometimes you’re the windshield. Sometimes you’re the bug. 😅 We all have those days when things just don’t go our way—or when we simply don’t feel like dealing with what’s in front of us. In this video, Julie shares a reminder that not every day is going to feel productive, positive, or easy. Sometimes you’re […]

The Adventure Begins-Parenting Sabbatical

The Parenting Sabbatical has officially begun! 🚐 John and Julie are hitting the road for a season of adventure, reflection, and intentional time together. This is just the beginning—follow along as they share the journey, the lessons, and the memories made along the way. AbundantThoughtRevolution.com

Think, Act, Feel

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 […]

Addition by Subtraction

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 […]

Accountability Continuum

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, […]

Is That a Bear?

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 […]

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.

Favor: The Perception Advantage

In this video, John explains Model 26: Favor: The Perception Advantage from his book Thinking for Success. He explores favor as an intangible quality that changes how people perceive us, opening doors for prosperity and opportunity. Using examples like ice cream flavors and the story of the children of Israel receiving favor in the eyes […]

Isaiah 48:17

“Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: ‘I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go.’” – Isaiah 48:17