The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades

Welcome to The Optimistic Outlook, a daily podcast with one idea to help you train your most important muscle — your brain — and apply it in real life. I’m John Eades, sharing insights from real leaders, modern psychology, and daily experiences to help you grow and lead with purpose.

Beliefs Shape Your Behaviors 07/16/2025

Beliefs Shape Your Behaviors 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): /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37388335

There Are Levels of Work Ethic 07/15/2025

There Are Levels of Work Ethic 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): /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37388330

Life Is a University 07/14/2025

Life Is a University 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): /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37388320

Choose Your Character 07/11/2025

Choose Your Character 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: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37306540

Nunc Coepi — Now I Begin 07/10/2025

Nunc Coepi — Now I Begin 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: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37306520

You're the Owner 07/09/2025

You're the Owner 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: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37306490

The Secret to Finishing More 07/08/2025

The Secret to Finishing More 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: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37299765

Being Inspired Doesn’t Last 07/07/2025

Being Inspired Doesn’t Last 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: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37299755

Leadership Is Temporary. Impact Is Not. 07/04/2025

Leadership Is Temporary. Impact Is Not. 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: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37213795

It’s Just an Obstacle 07/03/2025

It’s Just an Obstacle 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: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37213695

Start with the Version of You That Fell Short 07/02/2025

Start with the Version of You That Fell Short When life gets hard, it’s tempting to blame others or seek revenge. But what if the most powerful form of revenge is personal transformation? In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook, John unpacks a powerful idea from Ed Mylett: Key takeaway: Start with the version of you that hasn’t lived up to your potential. 🎧 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: 📘 Get the Daily Optimism Blueprint: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37213675

Embrace What You Don’t Understand 07/01/2025

Embrace What You Don’t Understand Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s the decision to act anyway. In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook, John shares why embracing the unknown is a powerful form of leadership and growth. Key takeaway: You don’t need to feel courageous to be courageous. 🎧 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: 📘 Get the Daily Optimism Blueprint: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37213595

Optimize for Your Enthusiasm 06/30/2025

Optimize for Your Enthusiasm Enthusiasm doesn’t have to be elusive—it can be built. In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook, John explores why enthusiasm is essential for progress, performance, and leadership. Learn how to align with your purpose, reconnect with your energy, and answer the one powerful question that unlocks your next level. 🎧 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: 📘 Get the Daily Optimism Blueprint: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37213535

How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything 06/27/2025

How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything Excellence isn’t an act — it’s a standard. In this episode, John highlights Charlotte coach Eddie Hull’s leadership and explains why consistency in the small things shapes identity and determines destiny. 🎧 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: 📘 Get the Daily Optimism Blueprint: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37112255

Your Acre of Diamonds 06/26/2025

Your Acre of Diamonds Before you go searching for greener pastures, take time to develop the ground beneath your feet. John retells the famous “Acre of Diamonds” story and connects it to the hidden opportunities already in your life and leadership. 🎧 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: 📘 Get the Daily Optimism Blueprint: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37112240

Choose Discipline Over Disney 06/25/2025

Choose Discipline Over Disney Discipline means giving up what you want now for what you want most. In today’s story, John shares a lesson from his niece’s softball journey that challenges all of us to sacrifice comfort for long-term success. 🎧 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: 📘 Get the Daily Optimism Blueprint: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37112225

Who You Listen to Matters 06/24/2025

Who You Listen to Matters Everyone has an opinion, but not everyone’s opinion should shape your direction. In this episode, John breaks down a powerful quote from Alex Hormozi and offers a mindset shift for filtering advice and staying focused on your purpose. 🎧 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: 📘 Get the Daily Optimism Blueprint: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37112210

The Language You Must Remember 06/23/2025

The Language You Must Remember You’ve heard the phrase “Do what makes you happy,” but that advice falls short. In today’s episode, John shares a personal moment that reveals how gratitude is a powerful path to real happiness — and why it’s impossible to be grateful and unhappy at the same time. 🎧 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: 📘 Get the Daily Optimism Blueprint: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37102625

How Bad Do You Want It? 06/20/2025

How Bad Do You Want It? Everyone wants victory, but who achieves it? In today’s Optimistic Outlook, John Eades shares a powerful scene from the movie Troy featuring Brad Pitt as Achilles. Learn why victory goes not to those who simply wish for it, but to those who want it more, work harder, and remember why they started in the first place. 🔗 Ready to strengthen your mindset daily? Download The Daily Optimism Blueprint for just $17: 🧠 Subscribe to the Optimistic Outlook newsletter: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37014550

Find Joy In Them 06/19/2025

Find Joy In Them How often do you get frustrated by what someone is not, instead of finding joy in what they are? In today’s Optimistic Outlook, John Eades shares a powerful insight from leadership expert Jim Collins that could transform how you see people around you. Shift your mindset from frustration to appreciation, and experience more joy every day. 🔗 Want daily help training your mindset? Download The Daily Optimism Blueprint for just $17: 🧠 Subscribe to the Optimistic Outlook newsletter: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37014540

Create Your Own Stakes 06/18/2025

Create Your Own Stakes You don’t suddenly become great on the day it matters most. In today’s Optimistic Outlook, John Eades breaks down why excellence is earned in advance and how the best performers prepare before their defining moments ever show up. Learn how to create “imaginary stakes” in everyday moments that fuel real growth and readiness. 🔗 Want to train your mindset to think like the greats? Download The Daily Optimism Blueprint for just $17: 🧠 Subscribe to the Optimistic Outlook newsletter: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37014460

The Greatest Skill You Can Develop 06/17/2025

The Greatest Skill You Can Develop It’s easy to stay positive when things are going well—but what about when they aren’t? In today’s Optimistic Outlook, John Eades shares a powerful lesson inspired by Alex Hormozi on developing the greatest skill of all: staying in a good mood when there’s nothing obvious to be in a good mood about. Learn how one tough round of golf helped bring this idea to life. 🔗 Want to build this mindset daily? Download The Daily Optimism Blueprint for just $17: 🧠 Subscribe to the Optimistic Outlook newsletter: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37014455

Complaining Rewires Your Brain 06/16/2025

Complaining Rewires Your Brain Complaining might feel good—but it’s secretly hurting you. In today’s Optimistic Outlook, John Eades breaks down how repeated complaining rewires your brain, making negativity your default. With a practical three-question filter to catch yourself in the act, this episode will help you ditch the habit and start building a more powerful mindset. 🔗 Want to train your mind for optimism? Download The Daily Optimism Blueprint for just $17: 🧠 Subscribe to the Optimistic Outlook newsletter: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/37014450

Your Voice Matters 06/13/2025

Your Voice Matters Your voice carries more weight than you think. In this special Father’s Day episode, John Eades shares a personal story inspired by The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson and reminds us why calm, confident, and wise words go deeper than loud ones ever could. Whether you’re a dad or not, today is a reminder that your voice shapes lives — including your own. 👉 Subscribe to The Optimistic Outlook newsletter: 📄 Download the free Tribute Letter Summary: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/36937880

Your Growing. Stay Patient 06/12/2025

Your Growing. Stay Patient When your hard work doesn’t deliver instant results, it’s easy to question whether it’s working. In today’s episode of The Optimistic Outlook, John Eades explores why patience is more than waiting—it’s faith in motion. Using the metaphor of a seed, this message reminds us that unseen progress is still progress. 🎧 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: 📘 Get the Daily Optimism Blueprint: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/36942985

Result of Your Action 06/11/2025

Result of Your Action Are you the result of your dreams—or your discipline? In this episode, John Eades explores the difference between ambition and action. Drawing inspiration from Chris Williamson’s powerful quote, he reminds us that success doesn’t come from what you want—it comes from what you do. You’ll hear a personal story from a summer football workout that illustrates how effort lives on a continuum. From skipping the reps to going all-in when no one’s watching, John challenges you to choose the kind of effort that actually moves the needle. Listen in and ask yourself—where do you fall on the effort spectrum? 👉 Subscribe to the Optimistic Outlook newsletter: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/36936700

What You Consume Matters 06/10/2025

What You Consume Matters What you consume shapes what you consider. In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook, John Eades explores the hidden power of your content habits. If your feed is feeding your future, what are you really letting in? Tune in to hear why building better consumption habits isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. 👉 Subscribe to the Optimistic Outlook newsletter: 🎧 Download the Daily Optimism Blueprint: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/36926445

You're Thinking It 06/09/2025

You're Thinking It Ever think you're hiding your stress or frustration? Think again. In this episode, discover why your emotions speak louder than your words—and why being open is your strongest move. Remember, everyone is dealing with something. Instead of hiding, take the first step and share your thoughts. Chances are, others already sense them and are waiting for you to speak up. 👉 Download your Daily Optimism Blueprint: /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/36903430

Own Your Outcome 06/06/2025

Own Your Outcome Success doesn’t come from trying once and hoping it works. In this episode, discover the power of strategic focus and consistent effort through the story of Chet Holmes—who took a company from last place to first by refusing to quit. A must-listen if you're working on discipline, sales strategy, or personal growth. 🎯 Want to train your mindset in just 7 days? Download the Daily Optimism Blueprint for only $17: 👉 /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/36801150

Choose Courage 06/05/2025

Choose Courage In every major decision, there’s a moment where fear tries to talk you out of progress. In this episode, you’ll learn why courage—not timing or talent—is the key to growth, using the inspiring example of Spanx founder Sara Blakely. This episode is perfect for anyone navigating fear, imposter syndrome, or change. 🎯 Build mental resilience and start each day with clarity. Grab the Daily Optimism Blueprint here: 👉 /episode/index/show/29116daf-fe60-4410-971d-1c36dce5aef1/id/36801135

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