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title: "John R. Miles: The Wake-Up Call He Could Not Ignore | Mick Unplugged | Mick Unplugged Podcast | Reclip.Me"
description: "A blunt, personal turning point is revealed: after a devastating divorce and a home burglary that exposed him to danger, the guest describes a core moment of…"
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# John R. Miles: The Wake-Up Call He Could Not Ignore | Mick Unplugged

From [Mick Unplugged Podcast](https://reclip.me/podcast/mick-unplugged-podcast)

November 6, 2026

A blunt, personal turning point is revealed: after a devastating divorce and a home burglary that exposed him to danger, the guest describes a core moment of awakening that reshaped his priorities, identity, and relentless drive to matter. The talk centers on trust, psychological safety, and the pivotal experiences that push a person toward higher levels of performance and purpose.

[Read the full transcript of this episode](https://reclip.me/podcast/mick-unplugged-podcast/john-r-miles-the-wake-up-call-he-could-not-ignore-mick-unplugged/transcript), with timestamps.

## Who speaks in this episode?

- [John Miles](https://reclip.me/speaker/john-miles) (host)
- [Mick (Mick Unplugged)](https://reclip.me/speaker/mick-mick-unplugged) (host)

## Key Takeaways

- Trust and safety unlock daring creativity; without psychological safety, bold ideas stall before the room even begins.
- Resilience isn’t a trait; it’s a practiced routine of self-auditing, learning, and choosing-growth over comfort.
- The deepest pivots often arrive after shock; your relapse into purpose can precede unshakable clarity and impact.
- Self-research is counterintuitive self-help: honest data about you illuminates paths others won’t see.
- Great leaders don’t pretend perfection; they model accountability, then invite others to do the same.

## Who is mentioned in this episode?

4 people come up, including Mick Hunt, John R. Miles, Marshall Goldsmith.

- [Mick Hunt](https://reclip.me/person/mick-hunt) (Person)
- [John R. Miles](https://reclip.me/person/john-r-miles) (Person)
- [Marshall Goldsmith](https://reclip.me/person/marshall-goldsmith) (Person)
- [Tom Gilovich](https://reclip.me/person/tom-gilovich) (Person)

## What is recommended in this episode?

Passion Struck.

- [Passion Struck](https://reclip.me/book/passion-struck) (Book)

## Mentioned in this episode

- [Mattering Loop](https://reclip.me/concept/mattering-loop) (Idea)
- [Self-Research](https://reclip.me/concept/self-research) (Idea)
- [Emotional Intelligence](https://reclip.me/concept/emotional-intelligence) (Idea)
- [The Bible](https://reclip.me/book/the-bible-2) (Book)
- [The Mattering Effect](https://reclip.me/book/the-mattering-effect) (Book)
- [Instagram](https://reclip.me/company/instagram-2) (Company)
- [LinkedIn](https://reclip.me/entity/110133) (Company)
- [military justice](https://reclip.me/concept/military-justice) (Idea)
- [Psychological Safety](https://reclip.me/concept/psychological-safety) (Idea)
- [Cornell University](https://reclip.me/entity/110284) (Company)
- [Earned Life](https://reclip.me/concept/earned-life) (Idea)
- [How to Be a Good Leader When You've Never Had One](https://reclip.me/book/how-to-be-a-good-leader-when-youve-never-had-one) (Book)
- [Fortune 100](https://reclip.me/company/fortune-100) (Company)