Welcome to the Work of
John Canavan
I write about reality — how to face it, master it, and rise above it.
My books challenge conventional thinking, blending philosophy, psychology, and lived experience into practical frameworks for growth, leadership, and self-awareness.
Whether you’re navigating your career, rebuilding from setbacks, or redefining success on your own terms — you’ll find insights here meant to awaken, not comfort.
Explore my latest titles below. Each book is a step toward clarity, conviction, and control of your own life.
The Last Republic
A piercing analysis of America’s moral and economic decay — and what comes next as the Republic collapses under its own contradictions.
Making the Bed
A guide to restoring hospitality’s soul — doing it right to align service, values, and profitability.
Navigating Your Professional Growth (Second Edition)
A modern field guide for staying sharp, intentional, and ahead in your career journey.
Hospitality 2030’s
An essential roadmap for hotels and resorts preparing for the age of AGI — where technology and human experience converge.
Plan A+
When Plan A falters, don’t downgrade to Plan B — elevate to Plan A+. A mindset for persistence, precision, and mastery.
Wisdom in Navigating Your Modern Life
A synthesis of modern philosophy and psychology — timeless insights for clarity in an increasingly chaotic world.
Being a Leader
Leadership redefined for today’s fluid business world — resilience, adaptability, and leading with purpose.
The Great Depression After the Great Recession
A bold economic forecast on why another financial collapse may be inevitable — and how to brace before it arrives.
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