Episode 318: Monday Mojo: Empty Your Cup

Purchase the NSGB Book: https://a.co/d/07xJw3ht Sign up for the NSGB Newsletter: https://neverstopgettingbetter.net/the-1-blog For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at [email protected]. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net or nsgb.net Cell phone number: 662-582-0804 Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" What if the biggest obstacle to your growth isn't what you don't know—but what you think you already know? In this Monday Mojo, John Perry shares the timeless story of a student who traveled to learn from a renowned Zen monk. Eager to demonstrate his knowledge, the student repeatedly interrupted the monk. In response, the monk poured tea into the student's cup until it overflowed, teaching a lesson that has challenged leaders, coaches, and learners for generations. The message is simple yet profound: you cannot pour more into a cup that is already full. In this episode, John explores the importance of remaining teachable, listening with humility, and creating space for growth. Whether you're leading a team, coaching athletes, building a business, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, this episode serves as a powerful reminder that learning begins when pride ends. In This Episode: • Why humility is a leadership superpower • The danger of believing you've already arrived • How great leaders remain lifelong learners • The difference between listening to respond and listening to understand • Why curiosity creates growth and certainty often limits it • Practical ways to keep your "cup" empty and ready to learn The leaders who grow the most are not the ones who know the most. They are the ones who never stop learning. Question of the Day: Where in your life has your cup become too full? Remember: Stay humble. Stay curious. Never Stop Getting Better.