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Letters From John

Nothing but Fuel

Nothing but Fuel

Life has a way of throwing challenges at us, and it’s easy to let fear or doubt slow us down. But with the right mindset and a few powerful resources, you can turn those obstacles into fuel for success. In this blog, I’ll discuss how motivational quotes, mental...

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How Doubt is a Tool for Success

How Doubt is a Tool for Success

I doubt you’ll read these first few lines and think that doubt is anything good or useful. As a society, we have been taught that it’s not a positive thing. It has a negative connotation in just about every use of our language. From self-doubt to doubting others and...

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How Time, Tenacity, and Effort Equal Progress

How Time, Tenacity, and Effort Equal Progress

Time takes time. It’s one of those annoying truisms that leaves you saying, “Well, duh.” In this case, the first mention of “time” in the saying really means progress. So, we can translate that sentence to read, progress takes time…well, duh. I joke, of course, but...

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A Conversation with Fear

A Conversation with Fear

Fear and I have been constant companions for quite some time. Initially, our relationship was far from friendly. He would show up unannounced, interrupt conversations, and offer unsolicited perspectives on my life. Just the other day, Fear made an unexpected visit in...

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Overcome Fear to Make a Positive Impact

Overcome Fear to Make a Positive Impact

Fear. I know it isn’t something most people like to talk about, but let me tell y’all, if we talked about it more, we’d be a lot better off. Why do I say that? Well, to begin with, no one is exempt from fear. Everyone can relate, and if they say they can’t, they’re...

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