George Washington once stepped off his horse to help struggling soldiers lift a heavy log while their corporal only barked orders. His simple act reminds us that true leadership isn’t about pride or position — it’s about humility. In this episode, John shares why humility paves the path to effective leadership, while pride only blocks it.

Quote of the Day:
“Humility paves the path. Pride blocks it.”

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Starting is easy. Sustaining is hard. In this episode, John shares lessons from executive coach and author Scott Cornwell on why lasting change requires more than willpower — it needs a shift in mindset, structures for accountability, and consistent practice.

Quote of the Day:
“Real change isn’t about starting, it’s about staying.”

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Thomas Jefferson walked into the first meeting about the University of Virginia with detailed plans, drawings, and budgets — while everyone else showed up empty-handed. His preparation was so thorough, the group had no choice but to follow his vision. In this episode, John shares why consistent preparation is the precursor to performance, and how great leaders over-prepare but don’t overthink.

Quote of the Day:
“Consistent preparation is the precursor to performance.”

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Sports psychologist Bill Beswick said, “Sports psychology is letting the positive you defeat the negative you.” In this episode, John shares how to train your mind as seriously as your skills, drawing on lessons from Beswick, Dr. Michael Gervais, and Clint Eastwood’s mantra: “Don’t let the old man in.”

Quote of the Day:
“Don’t let the old man in.” – Clint Eastwood

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When life bites you, it’s not the event that destroys you — it’s your reaction. In this episode, John Eades unpacks the Snake Chasing Effect, the power of E + R = O, and why learning to respond instead of react can change your outcomes. The event may be outside your control, but the outcome is not.

💬 Call-out Quote: “You don’t control the event. You control your response to the event.”

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Most people only do the things they enjoy. But in life — and leadership — the things you need to do often matter most. In this episode, John Eades explains why great leaders act differently than they feel, and shares a simple response he uses with his kids that can help you move forward when you don’t “feel like it.”

💬 Call-out Quote: “You don’t have to like the things you need to do.”

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Superstitions may seem silly, but they provide belief — and belief creates a positive effect. From Charles Dickens’ compass to Dr. Seuss’ hats, rituals can lift us higher. In this episode, John Eades shares how even small habits can create the “double bounce” effect in life, launching you further than you could go alone.

💬 Call-out Quote: “A positive mindset is a belief that a better outcome is possible.”

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Quality matters — not just in the products you buy or the food you eat, but in the way you live. Hurry kills presence. Worry kills peace. Doubt kills faith. Ego kills love. But read it the other way and you’ll find the antidotes. In this episode, John Eades unpacks the path to a quality life through presence, peace, faith, and love.

💬 Call-out Quote: “Presence, peace, faith, and love are the foundations of a quality life.”

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