Hello, hello, Brave Table fam! Buckle up, because today’s episode is a whole masterclass in braving your financial freedom — and we’re doing it with the one and only John Lee. This man went from working in his parents’ Chinese takeaway in the UK to building multi-million dollar businesses, sharing stages with icons like Richard Branson and Tony Robbins, and teaching thousands how to unlock wealth (without needing to be born with a silver spoon — or straight A’s).
John drops truth bombs about why dyslexia was his superpower, how thinking outside the box beats straight As every time, and how AI and creativity are the ultimate power couple of the future. Oh, and parents? If you’ve been stressing about your kids’ grades — this episode will set you free. This conversation is raw, real, and ridiculously inspiring.
Ready to rethink everything you know about success? Let’s dive in.
What you’ll get out of this episode…
- Your limitation is your superpower if you own it.
- Creativity and EQ will outweigh straight A’s.
- AI isn’t to fear but to embrace.
- Success comes from learning from doers, not talkers.
- The future favors creators—start now.
- Spiritual alignment + action = unstoppable success formula.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro: From Takeout Kid to Millionaire Mentor
3:00 – John’s Humble Beginnings & Working in the Family Takeaway
5:00 – Dyslexia, Creativity & The Power of Being a Dreamer
9:00 – First Big Break: Real Estate & Learning to Fail Fast
12:00 – Are Property Seminars a Scam?
16:00 – How to De-Risk Your Biggest Decisions
18:00 – Raising Brave Kids: What Skills Actually Matter?
21:00 – AI, Financial Literacy & The School John is Building for Kids
25:00 – Top AI Tools & Easy Side Hustles Anyone Can Start
31:00 – Fear, Risk, and Why Playing It Safe is Overrated
35:00 – The Future of Education & Work in an AI World
37:00 – Spirituality, Biohacking & John’s Secret Sauce for Success
43:00 – Final Igniting Round & Where to Find John
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Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x Award Winning Author & world-renowned emotional health advocate & human connection expert. She’s written multiple best-selling books including her most recent book, That Sucked, Now What endorsed by Jay Shetty, Host of the Top 50 Mental Health Podcast The Brave Table, & CEO of Highest Self Institute, a coaching organization training coaches to become the highest versions of themselves. She’s been featured on Forbes, LA Weekly, ABC, NBC, CBS, Grazia, Ok! Magazine, Verve Magazine & Tatler.
After realizing how trapped she felt running the million-dollar dental practice she built, Neeta embarked on a journey that led her across 45 countries as she researched blending the intersection of human behavior, ancient wisdom, Eastern philosophy, and therapeutic psychology. That knowledge, along with other life experiences overcoming multiple adversities, which include being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage, and extensive loss, contributed to the powerful message of resilience & connection she shares in her work. Neeta is a mother of two young children, wellness junkie & lover of chai.
