Where you plant yourself matters. That’s the topic of this week’s Black Belt Leadership podcast as Dr. John takes us on a nostalgic journey to the fables and parables we heard aschildren, and the powerful life lessons they teach us. One lesson, the Parable of the Sower, teaches a powerful lesson: growth depends on your environment. Whether you’re sowing seeds of personal development or nurturing your own leadership journey, this episode challenges you to examine where you’re planting yourself, who you let into your inner circle, and what might be holding you back.

You’ve heard it said, “Keep your eye on the prize,” but do you truly know what that entails? This episode is all about the indomitable power of vision, faith, and resilience on the journey to success. Dr. John reminds us from his own life lessons and the lessons of others us that reaching our goals isn’t just about working hard — it’s about staying focused on what truly matters, having faith and hope in the journey, and taking bold, intentional steps toward our own destiny.

Who's looking back at you when you look in the mirror? Is it you, or someone else? While we can admire our heroes and learn from mentors, we can never become someone else. The real power lies in embracing your unique self, discovering yourpurpose, and striving every day to be the best version of you. How we do that is the focus of this week's teaching.