Ep 38. Stop Criticizing Yourself: How to Lead Your Future Self with John Mollura
Ever feel stuck in self-criticism, even after achieving the success you worked so hard for?
In this episode, John Mollura shares his journey from burnout and self-doubt to making conscious decisions that align with his future self.
You’ll learn how to:
Break free from autopilot and start making decisions that truly serve you.
Transform self-criticism into clarity and strategic action.
Leverage your past experiences and skills to build a meaningful legacy.
Become a hero for your future self, every day.
If you’re a founder or entrepreneur looking not just to sell your business but to leave a lasting legacy, this episode gives you practical guidance for taking intentional steps toward your next chapter.
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John Mollura is a personal coach and speaker who knows what it’s like to feel stuck, even when your resume says otherwise.
For fifteen years, he led test operations for NASA missions as a literal rocket scientist before reinventing himself as a multi-award-winning photographer, with work featured by National Geographic.
Behind the achievements and accolades, John faced self-doubt, perfectionism, and the fear of taking the next step. But he didn’t just overcome it, he created a framework for lasting change.
Through a unique blend of science, storytelling, and strategy, John equips people to take action, build confidence, and create momentum in their personal and professional lives.
Get ready to move from hesitation to action, from fear to confidence, and from stuck to unstoppable.
Connect with John:
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00:00 — Welcome
00:02 — John shares the slow realization that his career success wasn’t bringing fulfillment.
00:05 — The cost of walking away from a six-figure aerospace career, and what it made room for.
00:07 — “Thank God I’m getting paid so much to be so miserable.” A raw turning point.
00:09 — Who are you vs. what do you do? The question that changes everything.
00:11 — John’s anthem: “It could have been me”, and why he refuses to live with regret.
00:13 — Golden threads: how past careers connect to your future purpose.
00:17 — The personal tragedy that triggered John’s faith and shifted his life’s path.
00:22 — Why brave delay keeps us stuck, and what real bravery looks like.
00:25 — Listening to the whispers before life hits you with the two-by-four.
00:29 — John’s definition of legacy: being a hero to your future self.