25 Lessons Iโve Learned from Hosting Passing The Torch ๐ฅ๐๏ธ
I started my podcast in January 2018. At the time, I did not even have a name for it, only a burning desire.
After 100+ conversations with leaders, friends, family, veterans, athletes, authors, and everyday people doing extraordinary things, a few truths keep showing up—no matter the background.
Here are 25 Lessons I’ve learned and keep getting reinforced from Hosting Passing The Torch ๐ฅ๐๏ธ
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1. Growth is a lifelong pursuit, not a finish line.
2. Confidence is built, not given.
3. Resilience is trained through adversity.
4. Discipline creates freedom.
5. Consistency beats intensity over time.
6. Small habits compound into massive outcomes.
7. Leadership is about service, not status.
8. Titles don’t make leaders—actions do.
9. Humility strengthens influence.
10. Purpose fuels perseverance.
11. Identity matters more than accolades.
12. You can rewrite your story at any point.
13. Fear shrinks when you take action.
14. Vulnerability is a form of courage.
15. Mentorship accelerates growth.
16. The people you surround yourself with matter.
17. Transitions are uncomfortable—but necessary.
18. Failure is a teacher if you’re willing to listen.
19. Hard seasons reveal true character.
20. Discipline in private shows up in public.
21. Curiosity keeps you evolving.
22. Serve others without keeping score.
23. Legacy is built through people, not achievements.
24. Teach what you once needed to learn.
25. Passing the torch is the highest form of leadership.
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If there’s one meta-lesson I’ve learned, it’s this:
โก๏ธ We grow faster—and farther—when we share what we’ve learned.
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What’s one lesson life has taught you the hard way?
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