The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades Do You Have a Misogi?
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Jan 5, 2026 What if one significant challenge could redefine your path? Explore the concept of Misogi, a defining commitment that thrives on risk and transformation. John's reflections on his unfinished Leadership Lens book reveal unexpected growth. He emphasizes that it's not just about achieving goals but evolving into the person capable of them. Tune in as he challenges listeners to identify their own Misogi for the year, fostering identity-based change and nurturing habits that truly resonate.
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Planned Book Became Daily Email Project
- John Eades planned to finish a book called Leadership Lens but didn't complete it and instead started a daily email in February.
- That email produced a podcast and led to a different book made from the best 101 entries.
One Defining Challenge Changes You
- A Masogi is a single hard annual challenge meant to provoke personal transformation rather than incremental gains.
- It requires deep preparation, discipline, and carries a real chance of failure to change who you become.
Identity Transforms Temporary Improvements
- Improvements only stick when they become part of your identity, not just one-off wins.
- James Clear's point: aim to become the kind of person who embodies the habit rather than merely completing tasks.
