Best John Eades Podcasts (2026)

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Get Light 2:20

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5h ago2:20

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Most people are carrying more than they need to. Extra weight, unfinished conversations, lingering resentment, or commitments that no longer serve them. In this episode, John reflects on a simple but challenging idea he heard from Jesse Itzler: it's hard to go far or fast if you're too heavy. This is a reminder to take an honest look at what you're…

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Speed in Leadership is Perpetually Underrated 16:08

20d ago16:08

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Most people move too slowly. They wait for clarity, permission, or the perfect moment. High performers do something different. They take advantage of the moment at hand. In this episode, John explains why speed and urgency are perpetually underrated advantages in leadership, sales, and life. Drawing from real-world examples, including healthcare, s…

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Do You Have a Misogi? 4:07

1d ago4:07

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Every January, it's tempting to set big goals and ambitious resolutions. But what if one hard commitment mattered more than all of them combined? In this episode, John reflects on a goal he didn't finish, a project he didn't plan, and the concept of a Misogi, one defining challenge with a real chance of failure that changes who you become in the pr…

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The Day After Day One 2:17

4d ago2:17

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Most resolutions are decided the day after New Year's Day. In this episode, John explains why starting matters, but continuing matters more. Progress doesn't come from one strong beginning, it comes from waking up and doing the work again. 🟩 Quote of the Day: The rock breaks only for those who keep swinging. 🔗 Get the Optimistic Outlook book on Ama…

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New Year, New Aim, New Appetite 2:56

5d ago2:56

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There's nothing magical about the calendar changing, yet New Year's Day gives us something powerful: direction. In this episode, John explains why New Year's resolutions matter and why a new dream always requires a new appetite and a new level of action. 🟩 Quote of the Day: A new dream requires a new appetite. 🔗 Get the Optimistic Outlook book on A…

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Insecurity Is Loud. Confidence Is Quiet. 2:56

6d ago2:56

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Insecurity has a language, and it often shows up through comparison and criticism. Confidence has a language too, but it works quietly on the inside. In this episode, John shares why confidence isn't something you declare, but something you earn through consistent action and repetition. 🟩 Quote of the Day: Insecurity fades through action, not affir…

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Better a Diamond With a Flaw 3:21

8d ago3:21

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Perfectionism feels productive, but it often stalls progress. In this episode, John reflects on a timeless quote from Confucius and a lesson learned on the golf course about why chasing flawlessness slows you down. Progress happens when you accept imperfection and keep moving forward. 🟩 Quote of the Day: Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble w…

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Responsibility vs. Ownership 3:21

9d ago3:21

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Responsibility and ownership are often used interchangeably, but they lead to very different outcomes. In this episode, John explains why responsibility is assigned, but ownership must be taken. The shift from doing what you have to do to doing what you must do changes how consistently you show up and follow through. 🟩 Quote of the Day: Ownership i…

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Your Exposure Shapes Your Dreams 2:29

12d ago2:29

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What you are exposed to influences what you believe is possible. In this episode, John explains why your dreams often grow only as large as your exposure allows and how intentionally seeking better experiences expands your vision. Bigger dreams begin with broader exposure. 🟩 Quote of the Day: The fastest way to expand your vision is to experience s…

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Your Actions Today Become Traditions 2:32

13d ago2:32

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The actions you take today often last far longer than the day itself. In this episode, John shares a Christmas Day reflection on how small, consistent actions quietly turn into traditions that shape memories and meaning for others. What feels ordinary to you may be unforgettable to someone else. 🟩 Quote of the Day: What you do today becomes a tradi…

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The Moment Before the Moment 2:57

14d ago2:57

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As meaningful moments approach, pressure and doubt often show up first. In this episode, John reflects on the space that exists just before life's biggest moments arrive. The reminder is simple. What matters most isn't perfection or preparation. It's presence. 🟩 Quote of the Day: The moment doesn't need to be perfect. It just needs you present. 🔗 G…

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Criticism Is Meant for Construction 2:37

15d ago2:37

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Criticism rarely feels good, but it often serves a purpose. In this episode, John explores why feedback feels personal and how learning to separate emotion from information allows criticism to become a tool for growth instead of judgment. When you shift your mindset, criticism stops breaking you and starts building you. 🟩 Quote of the Day: Criticis…

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The Milkshake Study 2:57

16d ago2:57

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Your mind is far more powerful than you realize. In this episode, John shares the famous milkshake study that proves how belief shapes biology. Participants consumed the exact same milkshake, yet their bodies responded differently based solely on what they believed they were drinking. Research led by Alia Crum reveals a simple truth. Your mindset i…

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Your Weight Is Worth It 2:57

19d ago2:57

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Have a Positive Outlook, No Matter the Scenario 2:35

20d ago2:35

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Some situations are hard. Others feel overwhelming. But one branch of the military trains soldiers on something they always control, their outlook. In this episode, John explains why optimism is not denial or toxic positivity. It is a disciplined decision to choose the most productive perspective available, regardless of circumstances. You'll learn…

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Speed Is Perpetually Underrated 2:35

21d ago2:35

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A Goal Is Not Enough 2:35

22d ago2:35

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Winners and losers often have the same goals. What separates them is not ambition or luck, but the habits they practice every day. In this episode, John explains why goals alone rarely lead to success and how daily actions ultimately determine outcomes. Using examples from sports, leadership, and life, he unpacks the idea that every habit is a vote…

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Nothing Ordinary About Excellence 3:48

23d ago3:48

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Excellence is not loud. It is intentional. And it shows up in the way we treat ordinary moments. In this episode, John shares a powerful story from The Angus Barn in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a bartender named Sev who embodied what real excellence looks like. From small details to daily discipline, this story reveals why excellence is not about …

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Enjoyment Has a Rule 2:54

26d ago2:54

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Life is richer when you enjoy it the right way. In this episode, John breaks down Arthur Brooks' powerful rule for happiness: if something gives you pleasure and you use it alone, you are using it wrong. A simple principle that can change the way you experience joy, connection, and community. 🟩 Quote of the Day: Pleasure shared becomes joy. 🔗 Get t…

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How Do You Grade Yourself 2:59

27d ago2:59

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Oregon coach Dan Lanning asked a question that stops you in your tracks. The world may grade you on wins and losses, but your personal scoreboard is something only you can define. In this episode, John shares why success needs a deeper measure and how to choose one that reflects who you want to become. 🟩 Quote of the Day: Real success begins with h…

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When It Hurts, It Is Helping 2:53

28d ago2:53

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Most people try to avoid pain, yet discomfort is often the clearest sign of progress. In this episode, John shares the story of his daughter's braces and a coaching moment with a CEO to show why the actions that feel the hardest are often the ones that matter most. Pain is not always a problem. Sometimes it is proof that you are growing. 🟩 Quote of…

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Dig Yourself Out Daily 3:33

29d ago3:33

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Life's hardest seasons rarely change through big dramatic moments. They change one small action at a time. In this episode, John shares a powerful story from hurricane recovery efforts in Florida and the lesson they teach about digging yourself out of difficult seasons. One scoop at a time. 🟩 Quote of the Day: In any difficult season, the way out i…

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Your Body Language Is a Billboard 2:34

30d ago2:34

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Your body language tells the truth before your words ever do. In this episode, John breaks down why body language is one of the strongest signs of mental toughness and how most people project emotions they never meant to share. He ends with a simple challenge that instantly improves how you carry yourself. Key Takeaway: Your body is always speaking…

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The Most Dangerous Addiction 2:38

1M ago2:38

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Approval feels great, but basing your identity on it is dangerous. In this episode, John shares how easy it is to get hooked on other people's praise and why it eventually erodes confidence. He explains how to shift from chasing approval to chasing excellence. Key Takeaway: Approval is a bonus, not a foundation for your identity. Quote of the Day: …

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Three Rules That Change How You Show Up 2:47

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A nine hour car ride turned into an unexpected relationship lesson. After a tough moment with his wife, John came across three lines from Thomas Lelu that reframed the entire conversation. In this episode, John explains why love needs action, trust needs proof, and sorry needs change. Key Takeaway: Relationships grow when your behavior matches your…

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Choosing Your Optimistic Voice 10:17

1M ago10:17

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Today I want to share something meaningful with you. What began as a simple idea to help my kids strengthen their mindset on the way to school grew into a daily newsletter, then a podcast, and now a book. In this special episode, I read the full introduction to my new book, The Optimistic Outlook. The introduction sets the tone for everything the b…

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Train Your Most Important Muscle 6:12

1M ago6:12

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Today is a special episode. The Optimistic Outlook began as a simple idea to train my kids' most important muscle on the way to school. It turned into a daily newsletter, then a podcast, and today it has become something bigger. My new book, The Optimistic Outlook: 101 Lessons to Train Your Most Important Muscle, Your Brain, is officially available…

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Cut the Rope 3:54

1M ago3:54

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In this episode, John tells the incredible story of Elisha Otis, the inventor who stepped onto his own elevator platform and ordered the rope to be cut in front of a live crowd. It was a moment of courage that changed modern cities forever. John connects this act to the courage we all need when we believe in something deeply. Key Takeaway: You cann…

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Starting Is the Hard Part 2:26

1M ago2:26

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Most people think the hardest part of progress is discipline or consistency. It isn't. The hardest part is showing up. In this episode, John shares a story from getting back into weight lifting in his forties and why the first step always carries the most resistance. Key Takeaway: Nothing meaningful happens until you move from thinking to acting. Q…

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Motivation Comes From Deprivation 2:14

1M ago2:14

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The day after Thanksgiving might be the hardest day of the year to feel motivated. There is a reason. When you are full, you are not hungry. In this episode, John explains why motivation comes from deprivation and how reconnecting with the gap between where you are and where you want to be can reignite your fire. Quote of the Day: "Motivation does …

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The Power of Gratitude on Thanksgiving 4:15

1M ago4:15

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Thanksgiving is the perfect reminder that gratitude does not change your circumstances, but it changes you. In this episode, John shares the Gratitude Five Challenge and explains why slowing down to notice the good strengthens your mindset and restores your perspective. A heartfelt episode to help you be present and grateful today. Quote of the Day…

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The Danger of Being Satisfied 2:56

1M ago2:56

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People confuse being satisfied with being at peace. They are not the same. In this episode, John unpacks Bernie Marcus's powerful quote about not settling and explains why satisfaction quietly shrinks your impact. Peace restores you. Satisfaction stops you. This episode will help you stay hungry, grounded, and focused on purpose. Quote of the Day: …

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How to Lead with Gratitude (Even When It's Not Easy) 20:56

1M ago20:56

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Gratitude changes how you feel without changing your circumstances. In this episode, John explains why gratitude is a leadership advantage, not a soft skill. You will learn how the Gratitude Five Challenge reframes stress, connects you with the people who matter most, and increases engagement on your team. John shares real examples from his own lif…

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Where You Spend Your Energy Matters 2:44

1M ago2:44

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Your energy is fuel. It shapes how you think, how you act, and how you show up. In this episode, John breaks down Shane Parrish's powerful insight on focus and explains why your energy should be invested only in the things you can actually influence. This mindset shift creates clarity, confidence, and momentum. Quote of the Day: "Stop pouring energ…

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The Forty Percent Rule 2:46

1M ago2:46

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In this episode, John shares a lesson that unlocks hidden capacity inside every leader. When your mind tells you that you are tired or done, you are usually only at forty percent. John walks through a powerful keynote demonstration that proves how much more you have in reserve and why the moment you want to stop is the moment you need to keep going…

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Work to Build Wisdom 2:54

2M ago2:54

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Some actions look simple because they were earned through decades of practice. This episode tells the famous Charles Steinmetz story, where one chalk mark fixed a machine that dozens of engineers could not solve. You will learn why wisdom creates value, how experience shortens problems, and why building deep skill pays you back in moments that matt…

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Aim Higher 2:54

2M ago2:54

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Most people choose what is easy. Few choose what stretches them. In this episode, John shares a lesson he learned while talking with a young athlete about whether to play JV or varsity. The conversation sparked a bigger idea inspired by Jordan Peterson's advice to "look up." You will learn why aiming higher builds your future, why short term comfor…

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The Power of Transferred Belief 3:52

2M ago3:52

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Belief is fuel. Sometimes the belief you need does not come from inside you. It comes from someone who speaks it into you before you see it yourself. In this episode, John shares the story Denzel Washington tells about a woman in his mother's beauty shop who spoke greatness into him as a young man. You will also hear how Richard Williams instilled …

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Move Off the Negative Thought 3:27

2M ago3:27

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In this episode, John shares a story about Novak Djokovic and the mental skill that separates world class performers from the rest. You will learn why negative thoughts are unavoidable, how quickly moving past them is a trainable skill, and a simple "Cross the Line" technique you can use today. 🟩 Quote of the Day: "You are not stuck with the mind y…

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Warren Buffett's Final Lesson on Life and Leadership 19:57

2M ago19:57

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Warren Buffett's final annual letter ended with a message about character, growth, and kindness. It was a reminder that success is measured by how you live and how you treat people. In this episode, I break down the four lessons from his closing words and why they matter for your leadership and your life. 🟩 Quote of the Day: "Kindness is costless b…

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Excellence Isn't Found in Shortcuts 2:37

2M ago2:37

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Shortcuts promise quick results but always leave a trace. John shares why the hard way builds strength, character, and trust — and how true excellence comes from doing things the right way, not the fastest way. 🟩 Quote of the Day: "Excellence isn't found in shortcuts." 🔗 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: https://theoptimisticoutlook.beehiiv.com/su…

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Flip Your Lens 2:37

2M ago2:37

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Time and experience shape the way we see people. In this episode, John shares a lesson from author and CEO Bob Chapman that can change the way you lead and live: "The lens through which you see people affects the way you treat people." 🟩 Quote of the Day: "Change how you see people, and you'll change how you lead them." 🔗 Subscribe to the daily new…

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Be the Reason Someone Believes in Goodness Again 2:57

2M ago2:57

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It's easy to believe the world has gone bad. But one small act of kindness can reset someone's entire outlook. John tells a story of unexpected generosity that reminds us what it means to be a tone setter for good. 🟩 Quote of the Day: "Be a tone setter for good." 🔗 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: https://theoptimisticoutlook.beehiiv.com/subscrib…

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The Golden Rule of Greatness 3:58

2M ago3:58

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Warren Buffett just released what may be his final annual letter, and his closing words were not about investing or money. They were about character, reflection, and kindness. In this episode, John shares Buffett's powerful message about what it means to live well, learn from mistakes, and measure success by how you treat others. 🟩 Quote of the Day…

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Discipline vs. Disappointment 2:13

2M ago2:13

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Disappointment is impossible to avoid, but regret is not. John shares a powerful story about his son's wrestling match and what Nick Saban's quote — "If you can live with the pain of discipline, you'll never have to live with the pain of disappointment" — really means in life and leadership. 🟩 Quote of the Day: "No one celebrates your discipline un…

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Adrian Wallace & Team w/ AHW Barber Academy 1:21:23

2M ago1:21:23

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Adrian Wallace, Owner & Lead Instructor of AHW Barber Academy in Pensacola, Florida, along with his team joins us in studio to discuss their philosophy on success, what lead them to barbering, and how they're working in the community to help change the lives of those looking for a career in barbering. Barbering is a very profitable, high demand ind…