Richard St. John

Richard St. John (born 1959) is a Canadian author and public speaker known for his work on success and achievement. He has delivered popular TED talks, including “8 Secrets of Success,” which draws on interviews and research into what drives high performers. St. John has written books on similar themes, including *The 8 Traits Successful People Have in Common*, presenting practical principles and habits associated with long-term accomplishment. His writing and speaking focus on motivation, personal development, and the behaviors that support sustained progress. He is widely cited in business and self-improvement contexts for concise, memorable frameworks about success.