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John Eades

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

A Short Break Might Be the Answer

A Short Break Might Be the Answer

Sometimes stepping away is the fastest way back.

Jul 8, 2026

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2 min read

Brainwash Your Way to Success

Brainwash Your Way to Success

A simple habit that helped produce the best-selling album in history.

Jul 7, 2026

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1 min read

Optimists Live Longer

Optimists Live Longer

New research says the most optimistic people live longer.

Jul 6, 2026

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1 min read

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Two Ideas Worth Sitting With Today

Jul 4, 2026

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1 min read

Stop Trying to Go Back in Time

Stop Trying to Go Back in Time

Stop replaying the past and start changing the future.

Jul 3, 2026

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1 min read

Being Coachable Is a Skill

Being Coachable Is a Skill

The One Skill That Separates People Who Grow From People Who Stall

Jul 2, 2026

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1 min read

The Difference Between Buried and Planted

The Difference Between Buried and Planted

The moment isn't permanent, it's preparing you.

Jul 1, 2026

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1 min read

Your Mind Is Lying to You

Your Mind Is Lying to You

How to stop your brain from working against you

Jun 30, 2026

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1 min read

The Testudo Theory

The Testudo Theory

What a turtle can teach you about lasting progress

Jun 29, 2026

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1 min read

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Two Ideas Worth Sitting With Today

Jun 27, 2026

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1 min read

Use Your Gifts Today

Use Your Gifts Today

You're not just leaving potential on the table. You're betraying yourself.

Jun 26, 2026

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1 min read

Your Word is Your Bond

Your Word is Your Bond

The one thing you own that no one can take from you

Jun 25, 2026

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1 min read

Be Ruthless With Your Environment

Be Ruthless With Your Environment

Why counting on willpower alone is a losing strategy

Jun 24, 2026

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1 min read

Stop Giving Your Energy to the Wrong People

Stop Giving Your Energy to the Wrong People

Why giving your energy to everyone is costing you more than you think

Jun 23, 2026

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1 min read

Stop Saying, "I Should"

Stop Saying, "I Should"

Why this two word phrase keeps you stuck in shame

Jun 22, 2026

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1 min read

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Two Ideas Worth Sitting With Today

Jun 20, 2026

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1 min read

The Mountain is the Mountain

The Mountain is the Mountain

Knowing what it takes and being willing to pay for it are two different things

Jun 19, 2026

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1 min read

Be Your Best When Things Are At Their Worst

Be Your Best When Things Are At Their Worst

Your worst moments are actually your biggest opportunity.

Jun 18, 2026

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1 min read

Life Requires Your Leadership

Life Requires Your Leadership

Leadership isn't assigned. It's chosen.

Jun 17, 2026

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2 min read

Mental Strength as a Superpower

Mental Strength as a Superpower

Jalen Brunson's real superpower had nothing to do with his jump shot

Jun 16, 2026

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1 min read

Your Week is a 7 Game Series

Your Week is a 7 Game Series

You don't need a perfect week, you just need to win more than you lose

Jun 15, 2026

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1 min read

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Optimistic Outlook: The Saturday Reflection

Two Ideas Worth Sitting With Today

Jun 13, 2026

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1 min read

Just Take One Small Step

Just Take One Small Step

The quiet truth behind every meaningful achievement

Jun 12, 2026

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1 min read

You Will Never Control It All

You Will Never Control It All

The liberating truth most high achievers refuse to accept

Jun 11, 2026

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1 min read

Stop Sliding, Start Deciding

Stop Sliding, Start Deciding

The difference between being interested and being committed

Jun 10, 2026

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1 min read

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