Twas the Night Before Christmas, Revisited

Merry Christmas Eve:On the night before Christmas I wanted to share a poem with you. It's a classic story, but redone just for you. I hope you enjoy my rendition of "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Twas the Night Before Christmas, and all throug...

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Dec 25, 2025
In the Ring With Yourself

In this thought-provoking session, “In the Ring With Yourself,” Dr. John explores the internal battles we all face when striving to be our best selves. Drawing powerful parallels from films like Jet Li’s “The One” and Will Smith’s “Gemini Man,” he sh...

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Dec 18, 2025
A New Personal Growth Resource

Good Monday Morning:I am excited to announce that my 10th book, “Musings of the Master” (Volume 2), is set for release on Friday, August 15. This is the second in an ongoing series of personal growth lessons, gathered from observations as I lear...

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Aug 11, 2025
Are You "Opportunity Blind"?

Good Thursday Morning:Are you "Opportunity Blind"? What does that even mean? It was a question I posed to myself after recently going through cataract surgery, and this turned into the latest installment of the Black Belt Leadership podcast.It just...

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Jul 03, 2025
The #1 Cause of Relational Conflict

Good Thursday Morning:According to research, the #1 cause of relational conflict (and the leading cause of divorce) is money. Sadly, it's been this way for decades.Our educational system fails to teach each successive generation about money, how it...

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May 29, 2025
My Gift for You This Holiday Season

Around the world, people are gathering to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child, the celebration of the Festival of Lights, or a bit of both. It's a time to give gifts to those we love and cherish, and to reflect on the goodness in our lives. As we...

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Dec 25, 2024