John Alan Turner
@johnalanturner.bsky.social
Writer, consultant, public speaker, asker of many hard-to-answer questions.
“It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” (William Blackstone)
January 25, 2026 at 7:58 PM
“It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” (William Blackstone)
“Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.” (John F. Kennedy)
January 25, 2026 at 6:17 PM
“Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.” (John F. Kennedy)
“The law cannot protect anyone unless it binds everyone; and it cannot bind anyone unless it protects everyone.” (Frank Wilhoit)
January 24, 2026 at 11:56 PM
“The law cannot protect anyone unless it binds everyone; and it cannot bind anyone unless it protects everyone.” (Frank Wilhoit)
Sometimes people suck. But you don’t have to.
Sometimes People Suck
But You Don't Have To
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January 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Sometimes people suck. But you don’t have to.
Shows I recently finished watching:
Landman
Pluribus
It: Welcome to Derry
Stranger Things
The Lowdown
Somebody Somewhere
What should I binge next?
Landman
Pluribus
It: Welcome to Derry
Stranger Things
The Lowdown
Somebody Somewhere
What should I binge next?
January 20, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Shows I recently finished watching:
Landman
Pluribus
It: Welcome to Derry
Stranger Things
The Lowdown
Somebody Somewhere
What should I binge next?
Landman
Pluribus
It: Welcome to Derry
Stranger Things
The Lowdown
Somebody Somewhere
What should I binge next?
New episodes of the podcast just dropped!
Learning to Sit With Discomfort (Without Fixing It)
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January 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM
New episodes of the podcast just dropped!
An article that might irritate some of you — because it should.
You're (Probably) Doing Too Much
Let’s start with a premise that will irritate exactly the right people:
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January 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
An article that might irritate some of you — because it should.
Adrenaline is not the duct tape of your life. It can’t hold everything together.
Adrenaline Is a Terrible Business Model
There’s a version of success that only works if you’re exhausted.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Adrenaline is not the duct tape of your life. It can’t hold everything together.
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” — George Orwell, 1984
January 8, 2026 at 12:30 AM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” — George Orwell, 1984
There’s a hidden assumption in the “AI will replace coaches” argument—and it’s wrong. A reflection on why faster and easier rarely lead to real transformation.
A.I. is Going to Replace Coaches
Just like Peloton replaced the gym, right?
open.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM
There’s a hidden assumption in the “AI will replace coaches” argument—and it’s wrong. A reflection on why faster and easier rarely lead to real transformation.
Welcome to Welcome to Your Life
Podcast Episode · Welcome to Your Life · 01/06/2026 · 13m
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January 6, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Christmas gift!
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Christmas gift!
Trained theologian here with a helpful reminder that, before the birth of Jesus was considered True, it was considered Good News of Great Joy for All People.
December 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Trained theologian here with a helpful reminder that, before the birth of Jesus was considered True, it was considered Good News of Great Joy for All People.
At the risk of starting a big debate here, I just have to know: white lights or multi-colored?
December 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
At the risk of starting a big debate here, I just have to know: white lights or multi-colored?
Just found out Anthropic used one of my books to train its LLM. If you’re a published author, make sure to go find out if you’re on that list!
October 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Just found out Anthropic used one of my books to train its LLM. If you’re a published author, make sure to go find out if you’re on that list!
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Political violence is not the answer. Violence always and only begets more violence. We must stop the cycle.
September 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Political violence is not the answer. Violence always and only begets more violence. We must stop the cycle.
The craziest thing about the Cracker Barrel logo is I’m pretty sure it’s not in the Epstein Files.
Don’t get distracted.
Don’t get distracted.
August 27, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The craziest thing about the Cracker Barrel logo is I’m pretty sure it’s not in the Epstein Files.
Don’t get distracted.
Don’t get distracted.
Every child I’ve ever met is strong-willed. Some are just loud. And those are the ones who got targeted by parents and educators following James Dobson’s abusive advice.
There I said it out loud. I wish it made me feel better.
There I said it out loud. I wish it made me feel better.
August 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Every child I’ve ever met is strong-willed. Some are just loud. And those are the ones who got targeted by parents and educators following James Dobson’s abusive advice.
There I said it out loud. I wish it made me feel better.
There I said it out loud. I wish it made me feel better.
James Dobson has died. Can we all please stop hitting children now?
August 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
James Dobson has died. Can we all please stop hitting children now?
The loudest voice in the room isn’t always the most credible. Often, it’s the one trying hardest to be believed.
Confidence doesn’t need to shout. It speaks with consistency and acts with integrity.
Where do you need less volume and more substance?
Confidence doesn’t need to shout. It speaks with consistency and acts with integrity.
Where do you need less volume and more substance?
August 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The loudest voice in the room isn’t always the most credible. Often, it’s the one trying hardest to be believed.
Confidence doesn’t need to shout. It speaks with consistency and acts with integrity.
Where do you need less volume and more substance?
Confidence doesn’t need to shout. It speaks with consistency and acts with integrity.
Where do you need less volume and more substance?
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CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
August 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?