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The Ed Mylett Show · August 25, 2026 · 50m

Jon Gordon: Forgive Fast — The Habit That Changes Everything

Jon Gordon returns to the show to discuss his new book, The Power of Positive Habits, and the importance of forgiving fast. He shares the deeply personal story of forgiving his biological father and the cost of holding onto resentment. The conversation explores daily practices like the Thank You Walk, writing a purpose statement, and the four questions elite coaches use to stay sharp. Gordon also tells the sea turtle story as a metaphor for tuning out distractions. The episode is a call to release grudges and build small habits that compound into a more purposeful life.

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Forgive Fast
Holding onto resentment silently costs you more than the person who wronged you.
The Thank You Walk
A daily gratitude walk that shifted Jon's mindset, saved his marriage, and became a source of countless book ideas.

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