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John Eades

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

Stop Thinking About Yourself

Stop Thinking About Yourself

The fastest way out of your head is gratitude.

May 13, 2026

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1 min read

The Rope Isn't There

The Rope Isn't There

The belief you're most sure about might be the one holding you back the most.

May 12, 2026

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1 min read

Catch Your Judgment

Catch Your Judgment

When you catch it, you free yourself from it.

May 11, 2026

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1 min read

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Two Ideas Worth Sitting With Today

May 9, 2026

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1 min read

The Weapon No One Can Develop For You

The Weapon No One Can Develop For You

Why positive thinking isn't enough, and what to do instead

May 8, 2026

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1 min read

Two Choices. Pick One.

Two Choices. Pick One.

Why wanting something isn't enough, and what to do about it

May 7, 2026

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1 min read

Pull Yourself Out of the Doubt

Pull Yourself Out of the Doubt

The Self-Coaching Technique That Changes Everything

May 6, 2026

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2 min read

Operate From Systems, Not Motivation

Operate From Systems, Not Motivation

Why Motivation Is a Terrible Partner

May 5, 2026

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1 min read

The Opening is Coming

The Opening is Coming

Races Aren't Won at the Beginning

May 4, 2026

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1 min read

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Two Ideas Worth Sitting With Today

May 2, 2026

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1 min read

The Reset is Key

The Reset is Key

You rarely control what happens, but you can control how long you carry it

May 1, 2026

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1 min read

Stop Kicking the Can

Stop Kicking the Can

False evidence appearing real

Apr 30, 2026

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1 min read

The Laysan Albatross

The Laysan Albatross

Go get your own

Apr 29, 2026

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1 min read

Stay Ready

Stay Ready

It's easy to prepare when you know you're up.

Apr 28, 2026

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1 min read

Two Voices

Two Voices

The only question is which one you listen to

Apr 27, 2026

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1 min read

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Two Ideas Worth Sitting With Today

Apr 25, 2026

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1 min read

Kindness is King

Kindness is King

The habit I was proud of was only half built

Apr 24, 2026

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1 min read

Play Offense

Play Offense

Capacity is not the same as choice

Apr 23, 2026

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1 min read

Today is Your 2 Minute Drill

Today is Your 2 Minute Drill

The most productive periods in football have nothing to do with talent

Apr 22, 2026

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1 min read

Your Brain is Powerful Medicine

Your Brain is Powerful Medicine

The research on belief and outcomes will change how you approach everything

Apr 21, 2026

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1 min read

Perspective is Everything

Perspective is Everything

Same situation. Completely different perspective

Apr 20, 2026

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1 min read

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Two Ideas Worth Sitting With Today

Apr 18, 2026

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1 min read

The Champions Creed

The Champions Creed

The mindset shift that separates winners from everyone else

Apr 17, 2026

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3 min read

The Wrong Side of It

The Wrong Side of It

Why heartbreak isn't the obstacle, it's the price of admission.

Apr 16, 2026

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3 min read

The King's Lesson on Positivity

The King's Lesson on Positivity

Why Optimism Is a Discipline, Not a Personality

Apr 15, 2026

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3 min read

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