Josh Johnson

Jesus Follower | Husband and Father of 3 | Learning and Sharing About How To Be A Better Provider | Finance and Business Coach ||

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

Most men never pause to map out their year.

They just survive.

Imagine the difference if you created a clear plan for your family’s stability.

Let's take the first step today.

-1 pen
-1 blank sheet of paper
-10 minutes

Set a 10-minute timer right now and just start.

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

AI can help you map a 12-month plan, but it won’t do the work for you.

Discipline + action is what turns a roadmap into results.

[Justin Welsh @thejustinwelsh]

Solopreneurship means no boss, no commute, and no small talk.

Just profit and family time.

You trade job security for freedom, a steady paycheck for unlimited upside, and meetings for meaningful work.

Not for everyone, but perfect for some.

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

Planning your next year can feel overwhelming

But for a man committed to providing, clarity is everything.

What’s the first area of your life you’d tackle: income, health, or family?

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

To build security and a better future for your family:

1. Clarify your income & goals

2. Avoid debt traps

3. Save with purpose

4. Invest for long-term stability

5. Protect it with insurance

Save time and use AI like ChatGPT to map your next 12 months to get started.

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

Investing in yourself is essential today, entrepreneur or not.

Nobody will bring a ROI to you like you can.

Learn how to better yourself for yourself and those around you that want to stay the same will either move or come along the journey.

Be the change to your village.

[Darrell Lerner @DarrellLerner]

The safest bet you can make as an entrepreneur is on yourself.

Invest in your skills.
Trust your instincts.
Take risks that others won't.

It's the ultimate asymmetric opportunity.

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

Everybody, especially providers for their household need to understand 5 things:

1. Income
2. Debt
3. Savings
4. Investing
5. Insurance

If you don't know or understand these concepts, you need to learn quickly.

Providing isn't a secret its just grossly unlearned.

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

Know your ideal customer persona

Also,

Know your individual family members persona

The better you understand both, the better you can get them to buy into your vision

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

You don’t lack motivation, you lack clearity.

You need to outline and define what you want you and your family’s life to look like.

Break it down in parts.

Timelines.

Needed resources.

Research then reverse engineer.

Develop SOPs (standard operating procedures

Execute.

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children….”
Proverbs 13:22 KJV

This is the goal.

Money

Wisdom

Information

Networks

Morals

I won’t leave it up to the world to pass anything on to my family - that’s my job

[Stoic Father @Stoic_Father]

Fatherhood is hard,
So most kids are lost

Marriage is hard,
So most watch porn

Being in shape is hard,
So most are physically weak

Being educated is hard,
So most believe everything

Entrepreneurship is hard,
So most work jobs they hate

Investing money is hard,
So most are broke

Eating clean is hard,
So most are fat and lazy

Reading books is hard,
So most are braindead on screens

Life is hard,
So most live in a lifeless state

DO HARD THINGS

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

@ItsKieranDrew I’ve come to this realization recently as well. Definitely taking a step back and reproaching “learning” in its entirety

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

What our fathers learned: “I learned the hard way, my kids will too”

Me: I will teach my kids how to endure hardships and not deprive them of information because of what I’ve been through.

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

Your mind about your family has to change first

Becoming a husband and father has been the hardest/best catalyst for my personal growth. Your perspective is a choice. What you choose will determine how you show up.

Your family can either be your burden or your personal gym.

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

If you want a wife but don’t want to be a husband, don’t get married.

If you want kids (or practice having them), but don’t want to be a father, don’t have kids

You have to want the responsibility just as much as you want the pleasures

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

I whole heartedly believe being a husband and father will stretch a man to his greatest potential.

Most see it as a burden

Some see it as a strengthening tool

What you do with these roles will determine your outcome.

Lift it and get stronger or neglect it and deteriorate

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

Doing hard things = better results than just existing

[Stoic Father @Stoic_Father]

Fatherhood is hard,
So most kids are lost

Marriage is hard,
So most watch porn

Being in shape is hard,
So most are physically weak

Being educated is hard,
So most believe everything

Entrepreneurship is hard,
So most work jobs they hate

Investing money is hard,
So most are broke

Eating clean is hard,
So most are fat and lazy

Reading books is hard,
So most are braindead on screens

Life is hard,
So most live in a lifeless state

DO HARD THINGS

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

Bro, figure out how to do the hard thing

Find out when you can exercise

Learn to communicate your feelings correctly

Go build something valuable

Give up cheap dopamine scrolling and spend go spend time with your family

Go figure it out

Your future self will thank you

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

“if you fail you lead your home, you’re leading your home into failure”

*straps boot laces tighter*

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

Be Mindful:

You know that feeling when you’re showing someone your favorite (insert thing) and you want them to feel somewhat what you feel too?

Yeah, do that with your family.

Them knowing you care about what they care about will improve your relationships 10x

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

3 Quick Tips On How To Win At Being A Family Man

A thread 🧵

[Josh Johnson @justjoshjohnson]

Be Grateful:

If you got a loving wife and kids, be grateful.

There are people that die alone everyday with nobody.

Gratefulness puts life into perspective and prevent resentment.

Contrary to popular belief, you have to practice it to be good at it.