Where you choose to sit often shapes how you show up. In this episode, John shares a lesson that was modeled for him early in life and reinforced through years of teaching workshops and coaching teams. While you can technically learn from anywhere in the room, focus forms in the front and distraction forms in the back. A simple reminder to choose presence, engagement, and intention in the moments that matter.

🟩 Quote of the Day: Focus forms in the front. Distraction forms in the back.

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Some things are written off too soon. In this episode, John reflects on a visit to the historic Vinoy Hotel and the powerful idea of restoration. Rather than tearing something down and starting over, restoration preserves what matters while strengthening what's been neglected. This is a hopeful reminder that if you're still standing, you still have potential for restoration, without losing the integrity of what got you here.

🟩 Quote of the Day:
If you're still standing, you still have potential for restoration.

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Your future isn't shaped by the dreams you have, but by the habits you practice consistently. In this episode, John introduces the 100 Hour Rule, the idea that just 18 minutes a day, done consistently, can put you ahead of most people in any skill that matters. This is a reminder that progress doesn't require perfection or massive effort, just simple habits repeated over time.

🟩 Quote of the Day:
Dreams don't shape your future. Habits do.

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