Episode 562: Don't Let Old Battles Keep You From New Victories with Jon Gordon

What if a single daily habit could completely change the trajectory of your life and your business? In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, host Chris Prefontaine sits down with bestselling author and leadership expert Jon Gordon for a powerful conversation on mindset, positive habits, and the daily practices that separate high performers from everyone else. Jon, the author of 33 books, including The Energy Bus, The Seven Commitments of a Great Team, and his brand-new release Power of Positive Habits — shares the deeply personal story behind his transformation: how a near-divorce, a failed tech job during the dot-com crash, and a single daily gratitude walk set him on a path to impacting millions. With 6.5 million books sold and a client roster that includes the LA Rams, LA Dodgers, Miami Heat, and the Seattle Seahawks, Jon brings battle-tested wisdom to entrepreneurs and real estate investors who are ready to stop playing defense and start building the life they deserve. Whether you're a solopreneur fighting self-doubt, an investor trying to move past old setbacks, or a leader looking to build a stronger team culture, this episode delivers actionable strategies you can implement today. Tune in to discover the habit that rewired Jon's brain from negative to positive, why goals alone won't get you where you want to go, the mindset shift that helped Jon turn $100K into $1 million, and how to become your own greatest encourager especially when facing adversity, rejection, or market uncertainty. Key Talking Points of the Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Who is Jon Gordon? 02:46 The inspiration behind Jon Gordon's journey into positivity 03:30 The "Thank You Walk" habit 04:42 The positive habits developer and AI plan 05:57 Deep dive into the practie of the "Thank You Walk" 08:15 Smart Real Estate Coach resources 12:26: Habit: Don't let old battles keep you from new victories 13:31 Habit: Forgive fast 14:22 Jon's career success and the 33 books he authored 16:39 Stories, research and prescriptions in the new books 18:11 Jon's backstory: From the dot-com crash to entrepreneurship 20:21 The lesson from learning from everyone 22:45 Future projects: The Energy Bus RIdes Again and Certified Positive Leader 24:51 Mrs. Gordon and the new Gordon publishing initiative 26:07 Where to find Jon Gordon's resources and coaching sessions 28:15 Resources for real estate investors Quotables "You can't be stressed and thankful at the same time." "Don't let old battles keep you from new victories." "We focus so much on goals and goals are great, but goals will not take you to where you want to go. Your commitments and your habits will." Links 3 Paydays® Live Free Discovery Call 3 Paydays® System Mastery Course - Use coupon code for 50% off Coupon code: pod Apprentice Program 3PaydaysApprentice.com/Podcast Masterclass 3 Paydays Books Partners

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Episode 562: Don't Let Old Battles Keep You From New Victories with Jon Gordon is an episode from The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast|Real Estate Investing by Chris Prefontaine.

This episode is 30:03 long.

This episode was published on Jun 3, 2026.

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