What if the order of your life choices could shape your future?

In this video, we explore the concept of the Success Sequence — the idea that pursuing education, building stable work, and then starting a family can create a stronger foundation for long-term success and financial stability.

Featuring entrepreneur, youth speaker, and founder of Life That Counts, LLC, John Williams shares how he is helping students and young adults across the country understand the power of intentional choices, personal responsibility, and building a future with purpose.

This is more than a conversation about success — it’s about breaking cycles, creating opportunity, and giving the next generation a roadmap for life.
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Life that Counts is a 501(C)(3) Alabama based nonprofit organization committed to helping people make the best possible decisions for achieving the greatest possible outcomes.

The truth is, you have influence.

Are you intentional with it?

We work with schools implementing positive youth development strategies which have demonstrated healthy results in student life on the campus setting.


Online at www.lifethatcounts.org
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Visit www.lifethatcounts.org to read about the a quiet crisis that is unfolding. It’s not always visible in the headlines, but it’s present in courtrooms, school systems, workplaces, and homes. It’s the absence of men in the roles of provider, protector, husband, and dad. And while the causes are complex, the need for solutions is urgent.
#partofthesolution

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Life that Counts is a 501(C)(3) Alabama based nonprofit organization committed to helping people make the best possible decisions for achieving the greatest possible outcomes.

The truth is, you have influence.

Are you intentional with it?

We work with schools implementing positive youth development strategies which have demonstrated healthy results in student life on the campus setting.


Online at www.lifethatcounts.org
https://www.facebook.com/lifethatcounts
https://www.instagram.com/lifethatcounts
For more info, email: info@lifethatcounts.org
Other Socials @lifethatcounts

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Life that Counts is a 501(C)(3) Alabama based nonprofit organization committed to helping people make the best possible decisions for achieving the greatest possible outcomes.

The truth is, you have influence.

Are you intentional with it?

We work with schools implementing positive youth development strategies which have demonstrated healthy results in student life on the campus setting.

Booking: lifethatcounts.org/bookingrequest
Merchandise: http://lifethatcounts.store
Online at www.lifethatcounts.org
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Facebook.com/lifethatcounts
Life that Counts on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-that-counts/about/
John on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwilliamsonlinkedin/
For more info, email: info@lifethatcounts.org

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Life that Counts is a 501(C)(3) Alabama based nonprofit organization committed to helping people make the best possible decisions for achieving the greatest possible outcomes.

The truth is, you have influence.

Are you intentional with it?

We work with schools implementing positive youth development strategies which have demonstrated healthy results in student life on the campus setting.

Booking: lifethatcounts.org/bookingrequest
Merchandise: http://lifethatcounts.store
Online at www.lifethatcounts.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifethatcounts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifethatcounts/
Facebook.com/lifethatcounts
Life that Counts on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-that-counts/about/
John on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwilliamsonlinkedin/
For more info, email: info@lifethatcounts.org

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Life that Counts is a 501(C)(3) Alabama based nonprofit organization committed to helping people make the best possible decisions for achieving the greatest possible outcomes.

The truth is, you have influence.

Are you intentional with it?

We work with schools implementing positive youth development strategies which have demonstrated healthy results in student life on the campus setting.

Booking: lifethatcounts.org/bookingrequest
Merchandise: http://lifethatcounts.store
Online at www.lifethatcounts.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifethatcounts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifethatcounts/
Facebook.com/lifethatcounts
Life that Counts on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-that-counts/about/
John on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwilliamsonlinkedin/
For more info, email: info@lifethatcounts.org

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Life that Counts is a 501(C)(3) Alabama based nonprofit organization committed to helping people make the best possible decisions for achieving the greatest possible outcomes.

The truth is, you have influence.

Are you intentional with it?

We work with schools implementing positive youth development strategies which have demonstrated healthy results in student life on the campus setting.

Booking: lifethatcounts.org/bookingrequest
Merchandise: http://lifethatcounts.store
Online at www.lifethatcounts.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifethatcounts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifethatcounts/
Facebook.com/lifethatcounts
Life that Counts on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-that-counts/about/
John on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwilliamsonlinkedin/
For more info, email: info@lifethatcounts.org

🔹 Video Summary

John Williams discusses the critical need for oversight and effective use of federal funding designated to support families in placing youth on long-term success trajectories. He emphasizes that such funds should be used to offer holistic support—beyond basic needs, encompassing training, mentorship, and connection.

✅ Key Themes
• Strategic Use of Federal Support: Advocates for maximizing impact by funding initiatives that combine financial assistance with mentoring and life skills training.
• Community-Centered Approach: Encourages collaboration between government bodies, nonprofits, and local leaders to ensure funds reach families effectively.
• Mentorship as a Core Tool: Reinforces the belief that programs grounded in relationships and peer support are more impactful than standalone financial aid.
• Family Success Framework: Aligns initiatives with evidence-based models that promote education, employment, and relational stability.

For more, find us at lifethatcounts.org

John Williams distinguishes two approaches to youth success:
1. Equipping young people with skills and resources (“tools”)
2. Building deep, intentional relationships that foster resilience.

He argues that while tools are helpful, relationships are foundational—especially through peer mentoring programs that connect older students with younger ones. This model promotes belonging, emotional support, and student leadership. The relational approach reinforces identity and confidence more effectively than simply transferring knowledge or resources.

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🧭 Key Takeaways
• Relationships over resources: Emotional connection matters more than merely providing materials
• Peer mentoring as a catalyst: Older students see younger ones differently, model behavior, and build support networks
• Culture shift: Schools become environments of belonging and mutual care—not just rule-enforced order

For more, find us at lifethatcounts.org

0:00 Intro - Why nutrition planning

0:53 Disclaimer - I am not a medical doctor

1:37 Understanding how grams of macronutrients (Fat, Carbohydrates, Protein) relate to calories

2:00 How my fitness journey started

2:56 How to reverse engineer your nutrition plan to achieve your goals

3:28 made a mistake here. Should have said “How do I cut out 500 calories a day from my food intake so I can lose a pound a week”

3:39 Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) explained

4:55 Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) explained

6:15 Using the BMR to help determine TDEE

8:20 Using the TDEE to determine how many grams of each macronutrient to consume per day

8:37 Pros and Cons of different types of fats, protein, and carbs

8:39 Different types of Fats Pros and Cons

9:21 Protein Pros and Cons

11:52 Pros and Cons of different types of Carbs

14:50 Putting it all together to dial in your personally customized nutrition plan

15:15 Goal Driven Macronutrient Planning: Protein

16:35 The 3 Different Body Types: Endomorph, Ectomorph, Mesomorph

16:47 Mesomorphs

17:35 Endomorphs

18:10 Ectomorphs

19:29 Goal Driven Macronutrient Planning: Carbs and Fats

20:47 When to Eat

22:14 Addressing stubborn belly fat (or wherever you naturally store fat)

24:58 Recap

27:17 The Adverse Effects that spiking Cortisol can have in weight loss

28:00 The relationship between Salt and Stress in spiking Cortisol

28:23 The effects of stress in preventing weight loss

29:10 Amygdala or Emotional Hijack Response

30:15 Ways to reduce artificially raising cortisol

30:50 Manipulating stress to reduce cortisol and fat retention

31:10 Box Breathing

32:37 Power Postures

33:08 Healthy Self Talk aka Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)

33:20 Arrogance vs Confidence

34:25 The 5 Cs of Development

36:41 Living Fit for a Life that Counts


Calculators:

Body Mass Index Calculator: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html

Basal Metabolic Rate Calculator: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/tools/bmr-calculator

Total Daily Energy Expenditure Calculator: https://tdeecalculator.net/

GymGoal https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gymgoal/id319635831

Myfitnesspal https://www.myfitnesspal.com/