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John Eades

John Eades is the CEO of LearnLoft, a leadership development company that helps mold more effective leaders.

The Potential for Restoration

The Potential for Restoration

What a forgotten place reminded me about what’s still possible.

Jan 9, 2026

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3 min read

The 100 Hour Rule

The 100 Hour Rule

Why consistent habits matter more than big dreams

Jan 8, 2026

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3 min read

Would They Know You Were There?

Would They Know You Were There?

A small moment that stuck with me

Jan 7, 2026

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3 min read

It's Time to Get Light

It's Time to Get Light

The quiet cost of carrying too much

Jan 6, 2026

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2 min read

One Hard Thing a Year

One Hard Thing a Year

A simple question that might shape your entire year

Jan 5, 2026

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4 min read

Keep Hitting the Rock

Keep Hitting the Rock

Why today matters more than yesterday

Jan 2, 2026

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2 min read

New Year, New Aim, New Appetite

New Year, New Aim, New Appetite

Why your New Year’s resolution matters more than you think

Jan 1, 2026

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3 min read

Insecurity Is Loud. Confidence Is Quiet.

Insecurity Is Loud. Confidence Is Quiet.

They look similar but they aren't.

Dec 31, 2025

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3 min read

Better a Diamond With a Flaw

Better a Diamond With a Flaw

Why perfectionism is slowing your progress

Dec 30, 2025

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3 min read

Responsibility vs. Ownership

Responsibility vs. Ownership

Why doing what you must matters more than doing what you’re told

Dec 29, 2025

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3 min read

Your Exposure Shapes Your Dreams

Your Exposure Shapes Your Dreams

Why expanding what you see expands what you believe is possible

Dec 26, 2025

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3 min read

Your Actions Today Become Traditions

Your Actions Today Become Traditions

Why what you do today lasts longer than you think

Dec 25, 2025

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3 min read

The Moment Before the Moment

The Moment Before the Moment

Why presence matters more than perfection

Dec 24, 2025

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3 min read

Criticism is Meant for Construction

Criticism is Meant for Construction

Feedback is information

Dec 23, 2025

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3 min read

The Milkshake Study

The Milkshake Study

Your mind decides first

Dec 22, 2025

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3 min read

Your Weight Is Worth It

Your Weight Is Worth It

What It Means to Carry Influence Well

Dec 19, 2025

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3 min read

Have a Positive Outlook

Have a Positive Outlook

Regardless of the scenario

Dec 18, 2025

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3 min read

Speed is Perpetually Underrated

Speed is Perpetually Underrated

Move with urgency and you are already ahead.

Dec 17, 2025

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3 min read

A Goal is Not Enough

A Goal is Not Enough

Wanting It Badly Is Not Enough

Dec 16, 2025

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3 min read

Nothing Ordinary About Excellence

Nothing Ordinary About Excellence

How Small Moments Reveal Who Is Truly Excellent

Dec 15, 2025

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4 min read

Enjoyment Has a Rule

Enjoyment Has a Rule

Life gets better when you enjoy it the right way.

Dec 12, 2025

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3 min read

How Do You Grade Yourself

How Do You Grade Yourself

Success needs a deeper scoreboard.

Dec 11, 2025

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3 min read

When It Hurts, It Is Helping

When It Hurts, It Is Helping

Discomfort is often the clearest sign of progress.

Dec 10, 2025

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3 min read

Dig Yourself Out Daily

Dig Yourself Out Daily

The only way through a difficult season is one dig at a time.

Dec 9, 2025

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3 min read

Your Body Language is a Billboard

Your Body Language is a Billboard

What you think is small is often the loudest thing you project

Dec 8, 2025

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3 min read

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