You don’t have a talent problem; you have a focus problem.
In this episode, John shares the story behind one of his 7th grade football team’s core values—and how Sylvester Stallone’s writing of Rocky teaches us the power of intense focus and blocking out distraction.

Quote of the Day:
“Focus is the habit of habits.” — Dan Koe

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Most of life’s collisions are with empty boats.
In this episode, John retells a classic story from Marshall Goldsmith about anger, perspective, and letting go. You’ll learn a powerful question to ask when frustration strikes—and why it might not be as personal as it feels.

Quote of the Day:
“Don’t waste energy being angry at an empty boat.”

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You are either energy-rich or energy-poor—and so is everyone around you.
In this episode, John shares the story of a leader who left a lasting impression—not with his title, but with his energy. Learn how the heliotropic effect applies to your leadership and why being a source of light matters more than ever.

Quote of the Day:
“A candle doesn’t lose anything by lighting another candle.”

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