John and the group discuss his top priorities in life, which he identifies as his relationship with his wife Trisha, his business ProWorks, and his health. They also briefly touch on the role of church in his life.
John shares his weekly calendar and schedule, explaining how he intentionally plans out his week on Sundays, with recurring tasks and events above a "black line" and more flexible items below. The group examines how John's schedule is structured around his sales, investing, and personal commitments.
John acknowledges that the biggest challenge he faces is maintaining clear boundaries between his investing time and his involvement in the ProWorks business. He struggles with the tendency to get pulled into ProWorks tasks and issues, which can distract from his investing focus.
The group explores Brady's strengths and weaknesses in potentially taking on a sales manager role. They identify gaps in Brady's empathy, ego management, and patience that would need to be addressed for him to be successful in that position. John expresses a willingness to coach Brady but also acknowledges the risk of failure if Brady cannot make the necessary improvements.
John shares insights into his own personal growth journey, explaining how he has transformed from being highly unempathetic and egotistical to becoming more self-aware and focused on coaching his team. He sees parallels between his own past struggles and Brady's current challenges, giving him hope that Brady can make a similar transformation.
The group concludes by acknowledging the deep respect and commitment in the relationship between John and Brady, and the potential for Brady to grow into a leadership role if he continues to put in the necessary work. They agree that John will continue coaching Brady, with a focus on developing the key skills and mindset shifts required for the sales manager position.