John Olinger on Worthy Wins, Strategic Living & Investing in What Matters Most

In this episode of Wealth Beyond Riches, Tim sits down with John Olinger, author of Worthy Wins, to explore how to live a story that actually matters.

From his time at Nike to his work coaching leaders and writing his book, John has seen the difference between chasing success and pursuing significance. He unpacks what it means to win in a way that aligns with your values—and why relationships, not resumes, are the true measure of a meaningful life.

Together, they dive into:

• The four pillars of a meaningful story

• Why your calendar is the clearest reflection of what you value

• How to identify your most important relationships

• And how to stop drifting and start living with deep intentionality

This conversation is a blueprint for anyone ready to turn goals into something greater: a legacy of purpose.

🔹 What You'll Learn:

• How to redefine "winning" through the lens of worth and wisdom

• What John learned at Nike—and what he left behind

• How to apply strategic planning to your personal life

• Why deep relationships require intentional investment

• How to align your energy with what truly matters

🎧 Tune in now and discover how to build a life of worthy wins.

(00:00) The Reality of Life's Shortness (00:27) Introduction to Wealth Beyond Riches (01:20) John Olinger's Journey to Nike (05:54) The Clearness Committee and Career Choices (09:29) The Birth of the Book and Newsletter (16:20) Writing Journey and Book Release (20:00) John's Surprising Coffee Shop Confession (20:50) The Impact of a Thoughtful Gift (21:54) Why Write a Book? (22:12) Defining Winning and Success (24:53) The Importance of Relationships (26:49) Investing in Deep Relationships (28:09) Balancing Quality and Quantity of Time (33:58) Creating a Meaningful Story (35:16) Four Pillars of a Meaningful Story

Connect with John Olinger

// Subscribe to the Worthy Wins Newsletter: https://worthywins.co/ // Pre-Order Worthy Wins on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hKYkBZd // John Olinger on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnolinger/

// John Olinger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-olinger/

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Our mission at Wealth Beyond Riches is for you to reclaim your relationship with work and money. This is not another personal finance show about how to hack your way to riches. We cover the deeper dimensions of finance. These guests have thought long and hard about their relationship with work and money, so they can leverage their purpose and calling to have a greater impact on the world. The goal is that you hear something that moves your life 1% closer to your true purpose.