John's Blog

The author next to the advice or aphorism matters. “Be water, my friend” hits different when it comes from Bruce Lee than a random person. Embodying the words transforms a cliché into earned wisdom.

The best lessons from biopics come from the montages — the parts the movies fast forward through, the work.

There are few things worse than being described as envy-driven.

Teachers are the only ones who learn from their teachings.

Quickest shortcut to being thought of as nice is a smile.

Those treated worst by their bosses will treat you worst when they’re your boss.

Those that call others boring are the most boring.

Learning from a single mistake is as powerful as reading 1,000 lessons.