Cultivating Success: Mindset, Mentorship, and Creativity with John Knowlton
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Caroline Biesalski
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Cultivating Success: Mindset, Mentorship, and Creativity with John Knowlton

S18 E43 • Dec 19, 2025 • 23 mins

Caroline Biesalski kicks off the episode by exploring creativity lessons from the world of movie making, then welcomes guest John Knowlton. They delve into the key differences between success and survival thinking, emphasizing the importance of shifting focus from wealth accumulation to mindset building. The conversation highlights how adding value can create cascade effects in business and the cultivation of beneficial thinking. John shares insights on the power of questions and the role of mentorship in personal and professional development. The episode provides John's contact information and insights into his future projects, concluding with final thoughts on the impact of positive thinking.

Key Points

  • Creativity often flourishes within constraints, as demonstrated by the iconic scene in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" that emerged from budget and time limitations.
  • Effective leaders focus on adding value to others, initiating a cycle of value creation that ultimately benefits both their business and the people they serve.
  • Changing your thinking is the most impactful transformation you can make, as it drives your behavior and shapes your outcomes.
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