Episodes

  • Your Fears and Your Track Record

    Your Fears and Your Track Record
    Nov 14 2024
    How do you face your fears? John shares the story of a fateful day in Nashville. When confronted with a major fear, he leaned on his track record to give him the confidence he needed.
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    18 mins
  • Know When You're Right... And When You're Wrong

    Know When You're Right... And When You're Wrong
    Sep 27 2024
    Well, we’ve come to the end of Season One. We promised at least one sincere apology. John shares a story from years ago where he wishes he would have treated a stranger – and a friend – differently.
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    35 mins
  • The Story of the Stone

    The Story of the Stone
    Sep 20 2024
    Sometimes what seems like an incredible opportunity can turn into a real problem. Or, more specifically, a couple hundred TONS of a problem. John tells the story of some quick decision making as a business owner.
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    32 mins
  • "USS Sold" - Not All Fishing Trips End Well

    "USS Sold" - Not All Fishing Trips End Well
    Sep 12 2024
    All aboard the USS Sold! What should have been a fun family afternoon on the water quickly turned into something much less enjoyable. Many years later, on another sea voyage, John gets the opportunity to swim with a pod of whale sharks!
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    56 mins
  • Can perfectionists truly be happy?

    Can perfectionists truly be happy?
    Aug 29 2024
    Over the years I’ve come to realize that perfectionists really struggle with happiness. Every day you get to choose. Will you dwell on everything that’s wrong, everything that’s not “perfect” in your life? Or will you find happiness in the things that are good?
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    49 mins
  • Lessons in Communications

    Lessons in Communications
    Aug 13 2024
    When you have a conversation with someone, what impression are they walking away with? John talks about a crucial lesson in a communications class many years ago.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 16 Pounds of Pie

    16 Pounds of Pie
    Jul 27 2024
    What's the best Thanksgiving meal you've ever had? We bet it wasn't as good as the one John's wrestling teammate gobbled up in his Mater Dei wrestling days.
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    45 mins
  • Never, never, NEVER panic

    Never, never, NEVER panic
    Jul 11 2024
    Have you ever had a near death experience? Has it ever been absolutely ESSENTIAL for you to keep your cool? John tells the story of a white water tubing trip long ago. Thank goodness he knew to never panic.
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    45 mins