Jon Gordon on How to Stay Positive in 2025

For the first episode in our New Year’s series, I asked one of the most positive people I know, Jon Gordon, to join us and talk about his “one word” concept.

Jon is a best-selling author and keynote speaker who changed his life through changing his perspective (along with having a strong faith in Jesus). It turns out Jon isn’t naturally positive at all!

Not feeling super positive this New Year? Not great with setting (let alone keeping) your resolutions? Consider choosing a single word to focus on instead. 

Why? Jon says, “it provides clarity and focus. It gives meaning, mission, passion and purpose.”

Protip: Be sure to listen to the end when Jon shares advice he wished he had gotten earlier in life (it’s not what you think).

Grab a copy of Jon’s book: One Word Will Change Your Life

Download the YouVersion app here.

Purchase my FAVORITE book about goals here.

Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: International Justice Mission & Vern Eide

International Justice Mission is a global nonprofit working to end slavery and violence around the world, taking special care of survivors from the moment they’re rescued all the way through their healing and restoration. To learn more and support their mission, visit ijm.org 

Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit verneide.com

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