✨ What if one simple habit could transform your entire life?

In this powerful episode of Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness, host John Merkus sits down with one of the true legends of the speaking world, Jim Cathcart. From humble beginnings as a government clerk with no clear direction, Jim became a Hall of Fame speaker, bestselling author of 27 books, and a mentor to some of the greatest voices in personal development.

With warmth, humour, and unstoppable energy, John draws out Jim’s most life-changing lessons:
➡️ How to bridge the gap between knowing and doing
➡️ Why small steps create extraordinary transformation
➡️ The surprising story of how Jim went from hearing Earl Nightingale on the radio to standing alongside the biggest names in motivation

🔥 This conversation will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to take that one step today that could change everything.

• 📚 The one-hour-a-day principle that launched Jim’s transformation

• 🗣️ The magic of adding “yet” to your self-talk

• 🏃 Jim’s five-year running commitment that changed his health and identity

• 💡 Why greatness isn’t about what happens to you, but who you choose to be in response

• 🚀 How ordinary people can take small, consistent actions to build unstoppable momentum

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