Beliefs Shape Your Behaviors
The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades
Most leaders try to change what they do. The great ones start by changing what they believe. In this episode, John Eades reveals why belief is the root of behavior and how your past experiences may be shaping your leadership more than you think. If you want to grow, you have to go deeper than action. Quote of the Day: “Don’t let your old beliefs prevent new progress.” 🔗 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: 📘 Get the Daily Optimism Blueprint ($17):
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There Are Levels of Work Ethic
The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades
Kobe Bryant’s teammate tried to beat him to practice—only to find him already sweating with a broken wrist. In this episode, John Eades shares what separates good from great and why obsession, not just effort, is what leads to excellence. You don’t rise to your goals—you fall to your work ethic. Quote of the Day: “Early isn’t enough. Effort isn’t enough. Obsession is the difference.” 🔗 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: 📘 Get the Daily Optimism Blueprint ($17):
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Life Is a University
The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades
A 20-year prison sentence didn’t stop Larry from becoming one of the wisest and most well-read people you could ever meet. Why? Because he made a mindset shift. In this episode, John Eades shares a powerful story about perspective, personal growth, and the choice to treat every day as a chance to learn. What if your job was your school and every person you met was a teacher? Quote of the Day: “The world is a university and everyone in it is a teacher.” – T.D. Jakes 🔗 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: 📘 Get the Daily Optimism Blueprint ($17):
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Choose Your Character
The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades
It always starts small—one shortcut, one excuse, one compromised value. In this episode, John Eades explores the lasting consequences of decisions made without character and integrity. This is a reminder that every choice shapes who you’re becoming—and the people you’re influencing. Quote of the Day: “Decisions made without character and integrity will take you where you don’t want to go, keep you there longer than you wanted to stay, and cost you more than you wanted to pay.” 🔗 Subscribe to the daily newsletter:
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Nunc Coepi — Now I Begin
The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades
You can’t change the past—but you can begin again. In this episode, John Eades shares the power of the Latin phrase “Nunc Coepi,” which means “Now I begin.” If you’ve been stuck in regret, self-blame, or guilt over missed opportunities, this message will help you reset and move forward with purpose. Quote of the Day: “The past can inform you, but it doesn’t have to define you.” 🔗 Subscribe to the daily newsletter:
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You're the Owner
The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades
An old carpenter cut corners on his final job—only to realize the house he built was his own. The same is true for how you lead, work, and live. In this episode, John Eades shares a story that illustrates the difference between going through the motions and taking full ownership. You may not own the company, but you own your effort, your energy, and your example. Quote of the Day: “When you act like the owner, you build something you’re proud to live in.” 🔗 Subscribe to the daily newsletter:
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The Secret to Finishing More
The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades
Some people never finish because they never start. Others start strong but rarely cross the finish line. In today’s episode, John Eades shares a powerful mindset shift from author John Steinbeck that will change how you approach any long-term goal. If you’ve been stuck, stalled, or simply tired of unfinished projects—this short message is your reset. Quote of the Day: “Big accomplishments require small, consistent actions.” 🔗 Subscribe to the Optimistic Outlook Newsletter:
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Being Inspired Doesn’t Last
The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades
Inspiration is essential—but it doesn’t last. In this episode, John Eades explores why inspiration fades, what Naval Ravikant meant when he said, “Inspiration is perishable,” and how to create the conditions for daily inspiration. If you’re waiting to feel inspired before you act, this episode will help you flip the switch. Quote of the Day: “You can’t control what inspires you, but you can control how often you put yourself in the path of it.” 🔗 Get the Optimistic Outlook in your inbox every morning:
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Leadership Is Temporary. Impact Is Not.
The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades
On July 4th, we celebrate the birth of a nation—but behind the fireworks and flags is a deeper truth about leadership. In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook, John shares a timeless reminder: leadership may not last forever, but its impact does. Key takeaway: Freedom wasn’t given to you to do whatever you want—it was given to you to do what’s right. 🎧 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: 📘 Get the Daily Optimism Blueprint:
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It’s Just an Obstacle
The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades
Obstacles aren’t signs to stop—they’re part of the path. In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook, John shares why challenges are not the exception, but the rule, and how keeping your eyes on the goal can change the way you face adversity. Key takeaway: Overcoming obstacles isn’t just part of your story—it is your story. 🎧 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: 📘 Get the Daily Optimism Blueprint:
info_outlineAn old carpenter cut corners on his final job—only to realize the house he built was his own. The same is true for how you lead, work, and live.
In this episode, John Eades shares a story that illustrates the difference between going through the motions and taking full ownership. You may not own the company, but you own your effort, your energy, and your example.
Quote of the Day:
“When you act like the owner, you build something you’re proud to live in.”
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