The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades

Are You on the Wrong Train?

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Aug 21, 2025
Staying on the wrong train can lead you further from your goals. Reflecting on your direction in work and relationships is crucial. Embracing change requires courage, but it often leads to a more fulfilling life. Choose paths that align with your true aspirations to reach the right destination.
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INSIGHT

Direction Matters More Than Movement

  • Trains, planes, and automobiles move you from one place to another and force a choice about direction.
  • The longer you stay on the wrong path, the farther you drift from your intended destination.
ADVICE

Get Off When It Feels Wrong

  • Ask yourself if you're on the right train and be willing to explore when something feels off.
  • If you want to arrive at the right destination, be willing to get off and choose another train.
ANECDOTE

Host's Reluctance To Quit

  • John admits he hates giving up what he starts and wants to finish jobs, businesses, and volunteer roles.
  • He uses his reluctance as a personal reminder to check if persistence is keeping him on the wrong train.
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