In this episode of Legends in the Making, Erin Sarles Bowers dismantles one of the biggest myths in parenting and leadership: that providing opportunities is the same as preparing someone to lead.

Whether you’re raising a high-potential athlete or running a high-performing team, the truth is the same — giving someone the keys without teaching them how to drive is a setup for burnout, confusion, or crash.

Erin unpacks the viral “bus driver” analogy and walks through why our youth (and many executives) are overwhelmed — not from lack of talent, but from lack of internal training, discipline, and clarity.

This one hits parents, coaches, and founders right in the gut… and gives them a clear path forward.

Topics Covered:

• The danger of performance without preparation
• Why “rescuing” leads to resentment and regression
• How to teach responsibility, not just reward effort
• Why you can’t outsource character — it must be modeled

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