#236 Leave Nothing to Chance: John Solleder on Self-Development, Resilience, and Adapting to Change

Aug 26, 2025

Join bestselling author and self-development advocate John Solleder as he shares his insights on resilience and adapting to change. He discusses his philosophy of 'Leave Nothing to Chance,' emphasizing the importance of setting actionable goals and mastering new technologies. Dive into the lessons learned from the pandemic about pivoting in business and harnessing AI and podcasting for growth. John's powerful anecdotes about health, habits, and developing a positive mindset provide listeners with actionable inspiration to thrive in both personal and professional spheres.

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INSIGHT

Success Is An Inside Job

Success and personal brand development come from the inside; your mind is influenced by what you consume.
John Solleder emphasizes ongoing self-development as central to long-term success.

ANECDOTE

Book Origin: Family Mantra Turned Philosophy

John explains the origin of Leave Nothing To Chance from coaching his children to overprepare for tryouts.
He turned that family mantra into a book combining personal stories and practical tactics.

ADVICE

Pivot And Embrace Agility

Pivot quickly when circumstances change and use agility to open new doors.
Use technology like podcasting or webinars to reach audiences when live events close down.

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Welcome back to another value-packed episode of the Lisa podcast! Today’s guest is business leader, bestselling author, and renowned self-development advocate John Solleder. In this dynamic conversation, John and Lisa Franz dive deep into the power of self-development, resilience through life’s seasons, and what it means to truly build your personal brand. If you’re ready to get inspired by practical strategies for success, entrepreneurial wisdom, and time-tested habits for growth—this episode is for you!

Whether you’re curious about pivoting your business in challenging times, developing a winning mindset, or just in need of a motivational boost, John shares decades of lessons, anecdotes about family, health, and evolving with technology, plus actionable tips you can implement today. Get ready for an episode brimming with high-energy insight, honest stories, and encouragement to “leave nothing to chance” in your pursuit of success.

Let’s jump right in!

Timestamp Overview:

[00:00] – Welcome and self-development as an “inside job”
[03:00] – John’s books and the “Leave Nothing to Chance” philosophy
[07:00] – Pivoting, agility, and business lessons from the pandemic
[13:00] – Embracing technology: The AI and podcasting revolution
[15:00] – Success strategies & dealing with life’s “seasons”
[18:45] – How to set clear, actionable goals (the power of writing it down!)
[24:00] – John’s health journey and the impact of consistent habits
[29:30] – Decision-making, overcoming self-doubt, and following through
[36:00] – Lifelong curiosity, mentorship, and continuous learning
[38:15] – John’s daily habits for success: rising early, hydration, positive inputs
[47:00] – Being a peacemaker, building bridges & closing thoughts

Connect with John Solleder:

Instagram: @john_solleder https://www.instagram.com/john_solleder/
Website: https://www.johnsolleder.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaving-nothing-to-chance/id1553369865
Youtube: @john_solleder

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